We have set up a gofundme to help support City Councilman Lee Vogler and his family through this horrendous time. Please share and support if you can. We urge all media outlets to update their reporting to include a link. https://bit.ly/4lcQd6q
In the Danville-Pittsylvania County area, a powerful movement is changing lives through a simple yet profound belief: everyone deserves “A Life Like Yours.” The Arc of Southside, led by dedicated advocates, works tirelessly to transform this belief into reality for over 200 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) while representing thousands more throughout the... Read More
In Danville, a quiet revolution in affordable housing has been unfolding for over three decades. Since 1991, the Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity has been transforming lives one nail, one board, and one home at a time. Its impact speaks volumes: 45 new homes built, 5 homes renovated, and over 200 residents provided with safe,... Read More
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
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
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
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
(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
