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Lynchburg’s Jubilee Family Center, local astronaut help unveil new STEM facility
Read full article: Lynchburg’s Jubilee Family Center, local astronaut help unveil new STEM facilityThey’ll offer free programs to children and adults, like robotics, coding, and welding to help them earn higher-paying jobs.
Sen. Kaine visits Lynchburg to discuss education, workforce training for young people
Read full article: Sen. Kaine visits Lynchburg to discuss education, workforce training for young peopleVirginia Senator Tim Kaine says he’s crafting legislation to promote better outcomes for young people, more education and workforce training.
Jubilee Family Development Center giving out free school supplies in Lynchburg
Read full article: Jubilee Family Development Center giving out free school supplies in Lynchburg‘We try to eliminThere was a lot of excitement in the air Friday afternoon at the Jubilee Family Development Center as kids get ready to go back to school in Lynchburg.ate excuses.’
‘Nobody has the right to take anybody else’s life’: Focusing on children to stop gun violence in Lynchburg
Read full article: ‘Nobody has the right to take anybody else’s life’: Focusing on children to stop gun violence in LynchburgIt was a fun-filled afternoon of dancing, games, and winning prizes like back-to-school supplies; But Thursday’s event at Lynchburg’s Jubilee Family Development Center had a strong message behind it.
Local astronaut donates $10,000 to Lynchburg STEM program for ‘next generation of explorers’
Read full article: Local astronaut donates $10,000 to Lynchburg STEM program for ‘next generation of explorers’LYNCHBURG, Va. – A local astronaut is giving back to the Lynchburg community. Leland Melvin, a retired NASA astronaut, donated $10,000 to the Jubilee Family Development Center in Lynchburg. Melvin included this message with his donation: “Thank you for helping inspire the next generation of explorers! Godspeed on the journey!”Leland Melvin, a local astronaut, donated $10,000 to Jubilee Family Development Center (WSLS)The $10,000 donation will support the center’s STEM program and Summer Enrichment Camp. He served as the co-chair on the White House’s Federal Coordination in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.)