Community Strong

The Beat of Compassion: Greg Saunders’ Legacy of Service

In Danville there’s a rhythm that pulses through the community—not just from the turntables of local DJ Greg (Gee) Saunders, but from the countless acts of kindness he orchestrates behind the scenes. For decades, Saunders has been more than just the soundtrack to local celebrations; he’s been the quiet force uplifting his community one beat... Read More

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December 1, 2023

2023 Community Strong Person of the Year: Jim Godfrey

Jim Godfrey has always loved animals of all kinds. He sees the need to give his time because animals can use a helping hand with problems caused by no fault of their own. “Strays and homeless pets are our fault. I like to help in any way I can.” Godfrey has been Santa to the... Read More

Community Strong, Cover Feature

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

November 3, 2022

2022 Community Strong Person of the Year: Kate Clatterbuck

Kate Clatterbuck grew up in Danville after her family moved here in 2005. Shegraduated from Chatham High School in 2018 and went to Roanoke College where she majored in Education Professional Studies. Clatterbuck graduated with my Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. In 2021, she joined the Miss Virginia Volunteer organization, a scholarship program for... Read More

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December 13, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Constance Covington

Constance Covington grew up in Danville and has been part of the community all her life. She has worked with one area of the community, Cardinal Village, for the past fourteen years plus. Covington says, “God has blessed me with this opportunity to have housing here. Based on what I saw within my community, I... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 9, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Chenise Blackwell

In 2019, Chenise Blackwell was recognized by Sovah Health as a Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award is given to an employee who “proudly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded.” Blackwell serves as the patient advocate at Sovah Health Danville. She is married... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 4, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Sherry Smith

Sherry Smith was the youngest child and left at home with aging parents. Her other 4 siblings had left home to start families of their own. As Smith parents’ health declined there were many doctor’s appointments. A strict schedule became a necessity. It was the only way she could balance her life to fulfill the... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 2, 2021

2021 Community Strong Person of the Year: Robert David

For the past 3 and a half years, Robert David has been employed with the city of Danville’s city manager’s office as the Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator. While in this position, he created the award-winning gang prevention and intervention collaborative system, Project Imagine. David is an Air Force veteran with over 25 years... Read More

Community Strong, Local, People

December 22, 2020

2020 Community Strong Person of the Year: Alison Williamson

The 2020 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Yearare sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Alison Williamson grew up in Lynchburg and is twice an alumnus of Liberty University. Williamson married her Danville-native husband in 2010. After seven years living in North and South Carolina, they moved to Danville in 2017. The couple... Read More

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