TAP Empowers Veterans: Nicholas
In life, there are moments when one’s determination and the right support can lead to profound changes. Today, we celebrate one such story of triumph and transformation: that of Nicholas,…
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Dr. Faith R. Pasley Wins the 2023 Cabell Brand Hope Award
The annual Cabell Brand Hope Award, which celebrates outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to fighting poverty, proudly announces its 2023 winner: Dr. Faith R. Pasley, M.D., FAAFP. Dedication to Healthcare…
TAP President Announces Upcoming Retirement
After 35 years of service to Total Action for Progress (TAP), Annette Lewis, its current president and CEO, will retire effective March 1, 2024. Mrs. Lewis became TAP’s president &…
Supporter Spotlight: Damon Williams
Damon Williams joined the staff of First Citizens Bank more than 23 years ago. He says they were already supporting TAP at that time. In the last three years, though,…
How to Help Someone Who Is Experiencing Domestic Violence
Nearly one in every four women and one in seven men have experienced domestic abuse. Despite how frequently it occurs, most don’t know how to help when domestic violence happens…
Dr. Johns Joins the Team!
TAP has worked to improve the lives of those in our community for decades, from providing free childcare to protecting survivors of domestic violence to helping jumpstart new careers, and…
How One Class is Changing Teens’ Futures
Before entering her first year at William Fleming High School, Ireland Maxey was nervous. Nervous about her new school, nervous about taking more difficult classes, and nervous about her future….
Supporter Spotlight: Roanoke Higher Education Center
In order to serve over 5,000 people each year, TAP relies on the help of community partners. This is especially true of the Roanoke Higher Education Center (RHEC). Not only…
TAP Head Start Partnership in Craig County
Before Craig County Child Care Center existed, the area’s only option for early childhood education was a half-day preschool open three days per week. Once the Center opened, families had…
Spotlight: Bringing Hope Home Sponsors
As our 2022–2023 fundraising year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to thank this year’s sponsors of our Bringing Hope Home campaign. Hope Sponsors American National…
Campaign Update: Bringing Hope Home
After having surpassed prior years’ goals for our annual fundraising campaign, Bringing Hope Home, we are excited to bring you a progress report! We set this year’s goal to $300,000…
Youth Leadership Programs Launched
Djuan Hankins is passionate about helping youth athletes. He’s been coaching girls’ and boys’ basketball for 19 years and been the head JV girls coach at William Fleming for the…