At the core of the American dream is homeownership.
The home is where we grow as families, unwind after a hard day’s work, feel safe and enjoy privacy.
Homeownership often changes the lives of struggling families. A big day in my family’s life came several years after my parents divorced, leaving my mother to raise my sister and I in several different apartment complexes before she was… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded St. Charles Health Council Inc., based in Jonesville, Virginia, a grant of $1,122,356. The funding supports Stone Mountain Health Services and its black lung clinic program. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“As the only federally funded Black Lung… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $883,097 grant. The funding supports research into drug use and addiction risk. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I support the delivery of knowledge, tools and resources to better inform local communities of the risks of substance use… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc., based in Christiansburg, Virginia, a grant of $1,095,625. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The Community Health Center of the New River Valley… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Bland County Medical Clinic, Inc., based in Bastian, Virginia, a grant of $900,172. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Bland County Medical Clinic provides health care services for local… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Martinsville Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness, based in Martinsville, Virginia, a grant of $873,541. The funding supports operations of local health centers. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Connect Health + Wellness provides health… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded three additional grants to support health centers in Virginia’s Ninth District. The funding breakdown includes:
$1,095,625 to Free Clinic of the New River Valley, Inc. (based in Christiansburg, Virginia)
$900,172 to Bland County Medical Clinic Inc. (based in Bastian, Virginia)
$873,541 to Martinsville… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $56,345 grant. The funding supports veterinary student research. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“Virginia Tech leads a biomedical research program for veterinary students.
“This HHS grant for more than $56,000 helps Virginia Tech… Read more »
U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that Moira McKenzie of Bristol’s Virginia High School won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District. Her artwork is entitled From Sea to Shining Sea and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Patrick County High School students, Kamiya Reynolds and Alexis Cox,… Read more »
“I AM ALS.”
That was the message promoted by a May public service announcement in support of ALS research and treatments.
The minute-long video in honor of ALS Awareness Month features several celebrities and includes a posthumous message from the late Eric Dane. In February 2026, Dane passed away due to his struggles with ALS.
Dane, the beloved actor from the Grey’s… Read more »
