June 2023 News

Program Updates 2023 Spring Conference Recap The 2023 Spring hybrid conference was a HUGE success. On May 5 – 7, 2023, Project LIFE provided a Statewide Youth Conference in the Eastern region with in-person and virtual participants. This conference was located in Virginia Beach, VA. 60 youth participated in-person and additional youth participated through Zoom,…
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May 2023 News

Program Updates National Foster Care Month In May for National Foster Care Month, Project LIFE is showcasing a partner: Voices for Virginia’s Children. Here is what they say about this special month: “May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members…
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April 2023 News

Program Updates Project LIFE Welcomes Two New Staff Same places; new faces! The Project LIFE team wants to welcome two new IL consultants to our team. Cierra Emory-Clegg fills the vacant role in the Piedmont region, and T Murphy is taking over the Central region. We are thrilled to have two more passionate and strong…
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March 2023 News

Program Updates Staff Transition The Project LIFE team has some staffing news to share.  Olivia Snoke has submitted her resignation of the Central Region IL Consultant position with Project LIFE. Her last day was Friday, February 24, 2023.  Olivia began her career at UMFS a year ago at the beginning of 2022. Olivia’s passion and commitment…
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February 2023 News

Program Updates Volunteers Wanted Calling everyone interested in volunteering with Project LIFE: As you know, we have conferences twice a year, and the next one is coming up in the spring. We are always in need of caring adults who want to hangout with some awesome teens and young adults in a fast-paced, fun-filled weekend….
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New Year’s Resolution

A Letter from Olivia, and the rest of the Project LIFE team Olivia Snoke, Project LIFE’s Independent Living Consultant in the Central region, shares her resolution for the new year. Statistics say DSS is failing the youth in foster care. Chafee requires us to teach these youth how to be happy, healthy adults. The CLSA…
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