New Year, New Mindset: Small Steps, Big Care

As the clock strikes midnight and the new year begins, the world seems to echo with calls for transformation. Social media overflows with lofty resolutions, promises of total reinvention, and declarations that this will be the year everything changes. But for many of us, these grandiose plans can feel overwhelming—setting us up for stress, burnout,... Read More

Essays

May 10, 2024

Adverse Childhood Experiences Training with Dominick Grembi of DPCS

Can you tell us a little about yourself and your position with DPCS? I am a Prevention Program Manager at Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services. I have the pleasure and honor of overseeing all our community-based prevention work, which includes mental health wellness, suicide prevention, trauma and resiliency, substance misuse prevention, and problem gambling prevention. This work... Read More

Mental Health

May 6, 2024

West Piedmont Trauma and Resiliency Community Network (WPTRCN)

Did you know the most significant determining factor for most mental health issues is childhood adversity? West Piedmont Trauma and Resiliency Community Network (WPTRCN) is a network of organizations and individuals formed in 2020 that promote empathy, equity, and trauma-responsive approaches, serving as a resource to address inequities, encourage resiliency, and provide training and development... Read More

Mental Health

May 3, 2024

Danville Pittsylvania Community Services: A Safe Harbor in the Storm of Mental Health Crisis

Nestled in the heart of Danville, Virginia, the newly constructed Crisis Center stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services (DPCS) to supporting the mental health needs of the community. Opened in August 2023, this state-of-the-art facility provides a safe harbor for individuals experiencing mental health crises. Melanie Tosh, Director... Read More

Cover Feature, Mental Health

April 12, 2024

EPL America to Expand Danville Facility, Creating 24 New Jobs in Virginia

(Danville) — Specialty packaging manufacturer EPL America is investing $37.4 million to expand its existing facility in the City of Danville, creating 24 new jobs. The announcement was made today by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. EPL America, a subsidiary of global leader EPL Group, will use the investment to upgrade its current 200,000-square-foot facility and... Read More

News

April 5, 2024

A Promise of Improved Health and Well-Being

Nestled in the vibrant heart of South Boston, health shines brightly with the opening of PATHS’ (Piedmont Access to Health Services) latest facility. This is a significant milestone for the healthcare provider, with a philosophy deeply rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to exceptional healthcare, regardless of their financial situation. One of the... Read More

Local

March 1, 2024

I Do What I Know and Love and Hope It Translates Well

Showcase Magazine: What inspires you to create art? Is there a specific style or theme that draws you in? Sydney Lane: I draw inspiration from my life and those around me. My friends and my time in high school at Chatham Hall inspired a lot of my work, involving women. We had leaders in residence... Read More

Cover Feature

June 27, 2023

Change through music: Couple launches music series to address youth violence

A passion for music and serving underserved communities has led two local entrepreneurs to bring a groundbreaking event, the H.O.P.E. Concert Series, to the Danville region. The brainchild of David and Pleshette Boyer, this Community Engagement Summer Series is a partnership between Danville Public Schools (DPS), the Danville Church Based and Community Tutorial Program (DCCTP),... Read More

Arts + Music, Local, Uncategorized

November 8, 2022

2022 Community Strong Business of the Year: URW Community Federal Credit Union

Local 831 United Rubber Workers formed the URW 831 Members Credit Union in 1970. It started out of a shoe box, making $50 loans. From that humble start, URW opened its doors to the community in 2003. Today, URW is over 33,000 members strong with branches in Virginia and North Carolina. Showcase caught up with... Read More

Community Strong, Local

November 4, 2022

2022 Community Strong Business of the Year: Danville Toyota

Darrell Wiseman, a legend in his time with Toyota, started the family owned and operated dealership, Danville Toyota, in 1984. Wiseman has won many awards and accolades during his over 45-year career with Toyota. His son, Ryan, and two daughters, Tracie and Teresa, are all actively working daily at the dealership now. Danville Toyota currently... Read More

Community Strong, Local