Adult Education: A Way Out of Poverty
A Chat About Job Training with Charysse Hairston and Spring Abney One job can make all the difference in lifting a family out of poverty. At TAP, when we sit…
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Six Questions with JoAnne Carter of TAP Virginia CARES
Case Manager JoAnn Carter is a big part of our Virginia CARES program’s ability to nurture good habits and lasting changes. She sat down to answer some of our questions…
“My life started to turn around when I went to Fathers First.”
Walter is a Fathers First alumnus, and he says that coming to TAP changed his life. As Walter puts it, “My life before I became a dad was just a…
Roanoke’s Voice: Finding Their Voice
Finding Their Voice The real meaning behind Roanoke’s Voice While we’re having a great time preparing for the second annual Roanoke’s Voice, we also want to take time to reflect…
See You on the Court! Using pickup basketball to build trust
When the Salvation Army’s New Day Center opened its doors last July, no one imagined how important games of pickup basketball would become. The Salvation Army founded the New Day…
Are you ready for Roanoke’s Voice?
A night of singing, celebrities, and delicious food. No, the Grammys are over—we’re talking about singing competition and fundraiser Roanoke’s Voice. This annual event is coming up on May 30,…
Free child care while you train for a new career
SwiftStart, one of our adult education programs, works with parents to build brighter futures by offering things like free child care and: Paid training in one of three career tracks…
TAP Financial Services: Here to Support Our Community
Did you know TAP has a financial services division? Our services help low-income families and individuals achieve financial goals and wealth-building strategies such as home ownership or starting a business….
It Takes A Community: Vernon, Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation client
No running water. No bathroom. No electricity. Vernon Gilbert spent nearly seven decades living under these conditions. Now, thanks to dozens of helping hands in the Mountain Valley community and…
Introducing: TAP Books Donation Program
Don’t let your books end up in the landfill—donate your books to TAP! Our book donation program sells books online to support our mission, provides free books to people participating…
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…
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…