Children's Home Society on Fall Hill Avenue is a nonprofit organization that has been assisting families with adoption since the 1900s. More than 12,500 children, from infants to 16-year-olds, have been placed in permanent homes. On-site counselors are there to help you 24/7 with questions or concerns you may have.
Alum Springs Park is a small, wooded park near the intersection of Alum Springs Road and Jefferson Davis Highway. It holds a playground for kids, and maintains a system of unpaved hiking trails. The trails follow a quietly babbling stream and up rocky outcroppings. Motorists, be warned: All vehicles must cross a small stream to gain access to the larger inner parking lot.
Rappahannock Adult Activities is a private, non-profit organization offering mentally disabled individuals social and leisure skill development, career awareness, assistive technology and other related services and products. The organization also offers horiculture therapy. It has been providing services for more than 35 years.
Fraternal Order of Eagles is a community organization that hosts bingo, children's activities and a number of private events each year. It also partners with a number of local charities in the Fredericksburg area. Annual membership dues are $30 per person and all new members must be sponsored by a current member.
With roots stretching back to 1808, this congregation has been a fixture of downtown Fredericksburg for centuries. The Presbyterian Church maintains an active presence in the community, with a number of outreach ministries and a missionary program. The Presbyterian Church also maintains an up-to-date website with regular updates on its frequent activities.
Christ Lutheran Church serves the community through a wide range of church ministries, including worship services. The church also operates a Christian oriented preschool for ages three and four with an impressive playground. Christ Lutheran Church also offers mid-week bible study, a Sunday adult forum, confirmation and first communion instruction. It is nestled in a quiet community west of the University of Mary Washington.
Friendship Baptist is a large church located right off Deacon Road in Stafford. The church has a 45-minute Bible study each Sunday at 9:30am, and its weekly service at 10:30am Friendship's mid-week fellowship service is on Wednesdays at 7pm.
The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center is a community organization dedicated to archiving and preserving the photographs and documents exploring the history of Caroline, Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania counties and Fredericksburg. Visit the website for membership and upcoming event information.
This growing church was founded in 1994 by Pastor Bob Becker. In addition to a spacious sanctuary, the church has a large complex which includes a seminary and a fellowiship hall. The church is active in the community, and promotes its cross-cultural ministry with a wide variety of events throughout the week. This church also provides a nursery for children between the ages of 12 months and 2 years, as well as a children's church.
The Ron Rosner Family YMCA is a non-profit organization devoted to building stronger children, stronger families and stronger communities. Programs encourage family fitness and health and boasts 2 gymnasiums and rooms for cardio fitness, aerobics, cycling and youth activities. There is a 25-meter pool for swimming and aquatic program classes. A nursery is available for children too young to join their moms and dads in activities. This YMCA has a wide variety of programs, classes and groups for people of all ages.