— For families already scraping to get by, the record-setting snowfall in our area has brought with it new challenges for those who need help and the organizations that work to assist them. Click here to listen to a commentary on the topic by Terri Lee Freeman, president of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region.
— We all know the recession has been harder on some than others, and now a column in the New York Times is taking a look at the catastrophic impact unemployment and the economy are having on those who are most vulnerable. Click here to read more.
— Virginia students who plan to attend college can get free help with completing the federal financial aid form. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators will help new and returning college students at 32 sites around the state on Saturday.
— In spite of all the snow, Doorways for Women and Families — a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner — has been able to continue to help women and their families who need shelter. In fact, they helped a woman and her child move in as last weekend’s snowstorm rolled in. Click here to read more.