A Holistic Approach to Youth Development
We know that exposure to violence makes young people more likely to become violent themselves. So, how can we disrupt that cycle? How do we encourage students down another path? …
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Annual Report 2020–2021
“I don’t think I could have made it another year like I’d been making it the past 15 years.” “[TAP] was a tremendous help, and the help has not ceased.”…
Supporter Story: Ian Shaw
Dedicated donor Ian Shaw shares what makes TAP special. Ian Shaw believes in giving back to the community. For years, he’s been a consistent and charitable donor to TAP. When…
2021 Cabell Brand Hope Award Recipient: Nancy Agee
We are happy to announce the winner of the 2021 Cabell Brand Hope Award! This year the award was presented to Nancy Howell Agee, President & CEO of Carilion Clinic….
Employment, Housing, and Peace of Mind
One Veteran’s Story Kevin Stone is a veteran who served in the Marines as an aviation mechanic for five years. When he returned from the base in Cherry Point, North…
It’s Never Too Late to Start Living
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this month, we remember those we lost to domestic violence, and we think of the work we need to do to save the…
Supporter Story: Mary Ann McAden & Beth Macher
Dynamic duo Mary Ann and Beth provide essential donations to our Domestic Violence Services. It all began when Mary Ann donated all the furniture from a condo she was selling….
Homebuying in Clifton Forge for a Good Cause
With the housing market continuing to soar to new heights, the cost of purchasing a home has become incredibly daunting. In Clifton Forge, however, TAP has a golden opportunity for…
Two Myths about Volunteering at the TAP Tax Clinic
TAP Tax Clinic Each year at TAP, we file over 1,000 free tax returns for low-income residents of Roanoke. This work relies on the help of volunteers. Here are the…
Help Keep Families Safe with Plumbing Rehabilitation
Our Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation (IPR) program helps to ensure families have safe drinking water, eliminates hazardous outhouse trips, and more. However, due to the pandemic, project material costs have skyrocketed….
Supporter Story: Network Computing Group
Mark Bowles first heard of TAP around the time he founded Network Computing Group in 1994. He worked with TAP occasionally, and in 2014 NCG became TAP’s main IT provider. Over…
Job Training: Forging a New Career
Katie received the job training she needed through TAP’s CareerForge Adult Education and Employment Program. When the pandemic hit, Katie found herself unemployed after losing her job as a preschool…