Nearby Community Resources

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Grove Christian Outreach Center operates The Gathering Place, a free grocery market and a Clothing Closet, both found at 8800 Pocahontas Trail in Williamsburg.

Residents and families in the Greater Williamsburg community are invited to visit The Gathering Place at Grove, a free grocery market stocked with nonperishable dry and canned goods that is open weekly at the following times.

Mondays, 10am-2pm (10-11 for Seniors 55+ only)

Tuesdays, 1-6pm

Fridays, 10am-2pm

Diapers for small children, and assorted cleaning and hygiene items also available.

We also have FRESH FOOD.

Our fresh food room filled with fruits, vegetables and breads is open during pantry hours. Special hours include the following:

Wednesday, 2-5pm (No Pantry)

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

Home delivery or pick up at the Center

School aged children in Grove neighborhoods

Registration at the Outreach Center starts in June – program runs June thru August. Exact dates TBD

Meals are delivered Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri (We are closed Thursdays but two lunches will be delivered on Wednesdays!)

Households can register at the Front Desk at the Outreach Center for all eligible children.

In addition: Grove Christian Outreach Center can give you a ride, help with clothing and also packs brand new backpacks with school supplies every year for free!

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Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement organization that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or significant person.

Our programs are free of charge and include trust-building activities and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Comfort Zone’s programs are offered to children ages 7-17, young adults for 18-25-year-olds, and separate parent and guardian programs.

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We provide a variety of programs and services to children and adults through our nonprofit from age 4 through senior citizens all utilizing the unique qualities of horses. Each program/service meets different needs. Determining which program and service best meets the needs and the desires of the applicant depend on the results of an assessment.

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With our completely anonymous reporting process, our goal is to make it simple, quick and absolutely confidential to report concerns regarding instances of unsafe driving, illegal activities, bullying, and more. We hope to give power to students, community members and individuals who wish to act without fear of repercussion or judgement.

 We created this platform in loving memory of Joseph Conner Williams Guido—affectionately known as “Gweedo” by his friends—who tragically lost his life at just 16 years old in a car crash on October 26, 2019. This site exists to give teens and community members a safe, anonymous way to speak up when they witness something concerning—whether it’s reckless driving, bullying, drug use, or any other dangerous behavior.

Our hope is that by removing the fear of retaliation, more people will choose to act—and in doing so, prevent tragedies before they happen.

Your voice could save a life. It could have saved his.

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The Arc of Greater Williamsburg is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and has proudly served adults with developmental disabilities in our community since 1976. Our programs provide educational, health and wellness, life skills, cultural, social, and recreational enrichment. In addition, we provide much-needed respite time for families and caregivers.  We provide 8-10 monthly activities to enhance clients' quality of life and reinforce their abilities. Additionally, we conduct a Day Program four days per week that offers continuing education, life skills, and vocational training.  Finally, we connect clients with employment opportunities through Wheels4Work.  

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