Nurturing a Community of Hope and Support
Join us as we Embrace Waynesboro. Working with neighbors, we are growing a thriving community where everyone can find the help they need and offer the support they can give. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.
Empowering Neighbors, Enriching Lives
Join Our Movement
Be a part of something bigger. Help us as we nurture a community where everyone belongs and thrives.
About Embrace Waynesboro
Embrace Waynesboro is dedicated to fostering a connected and resilient community in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We focus on the strengths and aspirations of our neighbors, creating programs that reflect their voices and dreams.
needs met since Jan. 1, 2025
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Join Us in Making a Difference
Discover how you can find support, offer your help, or learn about our impactful programs today.
What’s Happening
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CAN Help Desk Office Hours
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CAN Help Desk Office Hours
CAN Logo Community Assistance Network (CAN): Local Crisis Support in Staunton-Augusta County-Waynesboro Navigating a financial or healthcare crisis can be draining, especially if you try to do it alone. That's […]
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CAN Help Desk Office Hours
CAN Logo Community Assistance Network (CAN): Local Crisis Support in Staunton-Augusta County-Waynesboro Navigating a financial or healthcare crisis can be draining, especially if you try to do it alone. That's […]
Your place is HERE.
Be a part of our vibrant community by donating, volunteering, or sharing our mission with others. Together, we can create a brighter future for Waynesboro. Your support makes a difference!
I need help
Nourishment & Essentials
Access to nutritious food and essential clothing is available through our community pantry and closet, ensuring everyone has what they need to thrive.
Housing & Financial Assistance
We provide guidance and connection to a variety of resources that help our neighbors secure stable housing, manage utility costs, stretch tight budgets and build a more solid future.
Healthcare & Wellbeing
Our partnerships with local health providers offer medical and mental health care support, promoting overall wellbeing for our community members.
Employment & Skills Development
Our team helps neighbors explore opportunities for job training and employment assistance, empowering individuals to achieve economic stability and personal growth.
I can help
Community Garden
Do you love getting your hands dirty? Join this team and support our zero-barrier Community Garden that provides herbicide-free fresh produce for hungry neighbors to harvest.
CAN Help Desk
If you believe we CAN help our neighbors, you may be a great fit with our Community Assistance Network team. We work together to connect neighbors with supportive services and opportunities.
Grounds Crew
It takes a lot of hands to keep our building clean and our grounds in shape. From vacuuming and dusting to tending our orchard, gathering nook, labyrinth, and reflection gardens, there’s always work to be done. Join us in caring for this special place.
Food Pantry and Freedge
Through our twice-monthly pantry, we distribute approx. 24,000 pounds of food to neighbors. Our free outdoor refrigerator is stocked twice weekly with approx. 800 pounds of produce for direct access by seniors, students, and others who may not be able to glean from our gardens or visit our pantry.
Critical Needs Transportation
We often work with neighbors without their own means of transportation and for whom the public bus system is not an option. Volunteer drivers work in teams of two to ensure that these precious people get to critical appointments.
Clothing & Basic Needs Closets
The Green Hanger Project team manages our community closet initiatives. Volunteers are needed to collect and sort clothing, personal care products, and shelter supplies; stock racks and shelves; and provide support to neighbors and guests.
Welcome & Hospitality
We share our building with multiple community partners on a daily basis and need warm and friendly folk to answer the door and phone, greet neighbors, and help them find what they need.
The Village at Embrace
We are partnering with Habitat for Humanity, the United Methodist Church, local homebuilders, building supply companies, and our public schools to explore the creation a village of small homes we hope will provide some our most vulnerable neighbors a stable place to rebuild.
What Our Community Says
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“Embrace Waynesboro has been a beacon of hope for me and my family. The support we received was life-changing.”
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“Volunteering here has allowed me to connect with my neighbors in meaningful ways. It’s a truly rewarding experience.”
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“The programs at Embrace Waynesboro are tailored to our community’s needs and dreams. It’s inspiring to be part of this journey.”
Why Embrace Waynesboro?
Community-Driven Initiatives
Our programs are shaped by local voices and leadership, ensuring they resonate with those we serve.
Collaborative Solutions
We work together with our neighbors to create solutions that address real challenges and foster growth.
Empowering Connections
We focus on building relationships that empower individuals and strengthen our community fabric.
(540) 324-7006
EmbraceWaynesboro@gmail.com
932 Fir Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Join Our Mission Today
Be a part of our vibrant community by donating, volunteering, or sharing our mission with others. Together, we can create a brighter future for Waynesboro. Your support makes a difference!