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Roanoke's Voice 2019

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,…

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TAP SwiftStart free child care

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…

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TAP Personal Finance Services

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….

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TAP Indoor Plumbing client story

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…

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TAP Books Program

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…

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TAP YouthBuild Program

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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TAP Virginia CARES

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…

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TAP Veterans Program

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,…

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why don't they leave_TAP Domestic Violence Services

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…

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Brenda Hale

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…

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Project Discovery student

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…

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Jessica Sheppard_Carilion CNA

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…

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