Angelica Ramos
Contributing Writer
Montgomery County- NRV CARES is set to host a new fundraising event called Flannels and FUNds at Nesselrod on the New this Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.
NRV CARES is a private non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting children, educating families and providing resources for children in the New River Valley. NRV CARES stands for New River Valley Child Advocacy, Resources, Education and Services. NRV CARES serves Montgomery County, Floyd, Giles, the City of Radford and Pulaski in order to help families strive.
Flannels and FUNds and will host live music by local artists. There will be beer, seltzers and wine for attendees 21-years-old and above. Food will be provided from all over the New River Valley. Tickets, if purchased in advance online, are $15 or $20 at the door. Flannels and casual comfort wear are encouraged, but not required.
The musical artists of the night will be American Roots, an acoustic guitar duo, and Jim Bohan. The proceeds from this event will go towards NRV CARES efforts and programs. Flannels and FUNds will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.
NRV CARES Executive Director, Andi Golusky, says they are grateful for Nesselrod’s partnership with hosting this event.
“It’s a laidback evening,” Golusky said, “listening to tunes and helping to raise money for our children and families in our New River Valley. The support of our community is necessary for us to sustain our services.”
NRV CARES programs include Court Appointed Special Advocates of the New River Valley (CASA), which “recruits and trains volunteers to provide advocacy and support for abused and neglected children. The volunteers serve as the “eyes and ears” of the judge and help children find a safe, happy, healthy forever home” according to the organization. Also, the Parent Education program “provides education and support for parents and caregivers throughout the New River Valley. Working with trained class facilitators, NRV CARES offer three programs: Circle of Parents, Parenting through Separation and Divorce & Parenting Young Children.” The third prong of NRV CARES programming is Community Education, through which NRV CARES “aims to educate the community about the existence of child abuse and its traumatic effects, as well as support children and families in the community.”
Anyone who cannot attend the Flannels and FUNds event but would like to support NRV CARES mission can do so at: https://www.nrvcares.org/donate. Nesselrod on the New is located at 7535 Lee Highway in Fairlawn.
