From Homeless to College Bound: Ryan, YouthBuild student
For most kids, turning 18 is a celebration, a time of transition and experiencing tastes of independence with parental support. However, for thousands of kids across the country, turning 18…
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Starting Over and Thriving: John, Virginia CARES client
It was getting late on an August Friday in 2011, in Covington, Virginia. All John LaFlamme had in the world were the clothes on his back and a copy of…
Working Together to Serve Our Nation’s Veterans
How TAP works with the local VA Hospital to help end veteran homelessness When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the ambitious goal of ending veteran homelessness in 2009,…
Someone you know has likely suffered through domestic violence
Domestic violence is common. Very common. About one in every four women and one in seven men has experienced it. Despite how frequently it occurs in our society, the myths…
Dr. Brenda Louise Hale honored with the 2018 Cabell Brand Hope Award
We are delighted to present Dr. Brenda Hale with this year’s Cabell Brand Hope Award. Hale has devoted her life to serving her community and we are happy to honor…
How Much Can You Know About A College You Can’t Visit?
TAP’s Project Discovery makes sure great students don’t miss out on college due to a lack of resources DA’NERA KINSEY IS GOING TO COLLEGE—she just needs to narrow down which…
Community Partnerships: Carilion and TAP working together
Carilion Clinic runs a wide network of hospitals and physicians and serves nearly one million Virginians each year. Medical expertise is a major requirement, but a hospital needs so much…
A TAP Program Changed His Life
Vernon Gilbert, better known as “Kooney Frog” in the Mountain Valley community, had lived his entire life in the wheat-packing house his father built. Unliveable Conditions The house—which lacked even…
Why Sell The Dumas, A Valuable Piece Of History
A message from Annette Lewis, CEO and President of TAP. Many of you have heard speculation that the Dumas Center for Artistic and Cultural Development is for sale. This is…
How Local Support Saved the Fathers First Program
Finding out he was going to become a father changed Kenyatta Cole’s life. He joined Fathers First to help build the skills he knew would help him be the best…
TAP Education Programs Make A Difference
Royanik and Mina, former YALE students, found it hard to stay out of trouble. Mina even admits she got locked up, fought a lot, and disrespected her mother and other…