Having a diverse blood supply is one way to ensure all patients have ongoing access to compatible blood transfusions. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Across the commonwealth, Virginia State Parks will join the celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24, with free parking, special programs and volunteer events. Tree projects are nearby, one in Woodbridge.

The City of Manassas honored 200+ volunteers and specially recognized eight volunteers for their extraordinary contributions to the community in 2021 during a volunteer reception and dinner last month.

Volunteers at the National Law Enforcement Museum are still needed during National Police Week 2022 which takes place Wednesday, May 11 through Sunday, May 15. Volunteer shifts are assigned within the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors proclaimed April 17-23, 2022 as National Volunteer Week.

UVA Health reports that it has joined a nationwide study evaluating two repurposed medications in the search for effective, safe treatments for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Repurposed medications are already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of other diseases or conditions.

Fix-It events give community residents an opportunity to bring salvageable items such as jewelry, clothing, small furniture, appliances and bicycles for repair and subsequent reuse. The event also gives fixers the opportunity to share their skills and that helps encourage reuse and repair of serviceable items.

It's no surprise that Keep Virginia Beautiful's largest annual fundraiser, Shiver in the River, will look different this year due to COVID.