Chris Austin, the director of Smyth County’s Department of Social Services, said he’s excited by the potential of CarePortal to help meet needs that aren’t covered by welfare programs. Brandy Page, a key promoter of CarePortal, in this region shared his enthusiasm.
Stephanie Porter-Nichols, Smyth County News & Messenger
Kyle McMahon of Intercept Health in Richmond told those celebrating the expansion of CarePortal into Smyth County that his organization has experienced a $78,000 return on its investment in the online platform.
Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger
Brandy Page, of Wytheville, has felt called by God for years to help this region’s vulnerable children. Most recently, she has extended that work into Smyth County.
Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger
A 13-year-old boy in foster care loves baseball. Everyone agreed being able to play league ball this spring would give him a sense of normalcy after months of living away from his home, but there was no money to buy him the required cleats, bat, helmet, and batting gloves.
This week, Smyth Animal Rescue is celebrating the successful adoption of Nikki, who spent 888 days in shelters.
Chris Austin, the director of Smyth County’s Department of Social Services, said he’s excited by the potential of CarePortal to help meet needs that aren’t covered by welfare programs. Brandy Page, a key promoter of CarePortal, in this region shared his enthusiasm.
Stephanie Porter-Nichols, Smyth County News & Messenger
Kyle McMahon of Intercept Health in Richmond told those celebrating the expansion of CarePortal into Smyth County that his organization has experienced a $78,000 return on its investment in the online platform.
Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger
Brandy Page, of Wytheville, has felt called by God for years to help this region’s vulnerable children. Most recently, she has extended that work into Smyth County.
Stephanie Porter-Nichols/Smyth County News & Messenger
