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DePaul announces expansion of Agency-Directed Services Program
April, 2026 — DePaul Community Resources is excited to announce the expansion of its newest program, Agency-Directed Services, into the New River Valley and Lynchburg areas. The Agency-Directed Services program enables Virginians with disabilities and the aging to remain in their homes and communities, protects individual choice, and reduces reliance on nursing facilities, ensuring these […]
DePaul expands caregiving services to more areas in Southwest Virginia
April, 2026 — To increase access to life-changing services, DePaul Community Resources has expanded its sponsored residential program to include Big Stone Gap and the surrounding areas (Dickenson, Norton, and Wise County). DePaul believes that individuals flourish in an environment where they can live as active members of a family. “Living in a small town […]
DePaul CEO receives statewide award for work in child welfare
November, 2025 — DePaul President and CEO Renee Brown was recently presented with the Established Advocate Amplify Award from Voices for Virginia’s Children for her work and leadership within the child welfare system. “Every year, Voices for Virginia’s Children shines a spotlight on the advocates, leaders, and organizations making extraordinary contributions to the well-being of […]
DePaul Community Resources marks two years of kinship care program
November, 2024 — Since its inception in fall 2022, DePaul’s Kinship Care program has provided support and services to more than 20 families, ensuring more than 40 youth remain connected to their families of origin and out of the foster care system. “It is critical that we devote resources and support to the families in […]
DePaul announces expansion of much-needed services in Richmond area
October, 2023 — In an effort to address a community need and increase access to life-changing services, DePaul Community Resources is expanding its sponsored residential program. DePaul’s new office, located in Hanover County, will embed the organization’s services in the Richmond metro area and extend its reach into the Northern Virginia and Tidewater regions of […]
DePaul announces new CEO to lead organization
November 21, 2022 — After an extensive search process that included candidates from across the nation, DePaul Community Resources is pleased to announce that Renee Brown has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer. “Renee brings to the role her well-rounded experience in service fields and executive leadership, her enthusiasm for problem-solving and creativity, and […]
Moving Our Horizon
A Message From DePaul CEO Amanda Stanley At our recent donor appreciation brunch, we shared stories that demonstrated the deep impact this organization has had on the lives of those we serve. We put stories of belonging center-stage. How we tell stories, especially ones about overcoming adversity, matters a lot. Which ones we choose to […]
Fixing the foster care crisis in Rockbridge County
DePaul Community Resources is helping Rockbridge County address a foster care crisis. The Rockbridge Area Department of Social Services currently has 50 children in foster care, and not nearly enough local foster parents with whom they can place the children. Due to the lack of foster parents, children are being placed across the state in […]
You Made Room for OPTIONS
Your support during the renovation of our Roanoke office to accommodate the relocation of our day support program is one that has allowed our organization to completely customize the space to fit the needs of the individuals we serve. “The new OPTIONS Day Support is a well-deserved center that gives our individuals the opportunity to […]
Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. What impact will your […]
Governor proclaims October 2018 to be Disability History Awareness Month in Virginia
WHEREAS, according to the 2016 Disability Status Report from Cornell University, nearly 12 percent of Virginians, over one million individuals, have a diagnosed disability; and WHEREAS, people with disabilities have made profound contributions throughout history, but they have not typically been included in history books or studied by children during their school years; and WHEREAS, […]
Embracing Everyday Life
DePaul Community Resources Aims to Improve Gap in Care Choices Following Closure of Virginia Training Centers Listen to our segment on Spirit FM with our regional recruiter, Emily Moore, to learn more! DePaul Community Resources announced the launch of a new campaign that seeks to identify homes for people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities following the […]
DePaul CEO Amanda Stanley named to Virginia children’s council
DePaul Community Resources is pleased to announce the appointment of DePaul President and CEO Amanda Noell Stanley to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s administration. Amanda’s appointment to the State Executive Council for Children’s Services was announced June 22. The council is a supervisory panel who oversees the administration of services and funding under the Children’s Services […]
Fostering Everyday Love
A Campaign to Recruit 60 New, Loving Foster Homes by May DePaul Community Resources has officially launched their Fostering Everyday Love Campaign after making four simultaneous press conferences across Virginia on January 30th. The nonprofit organization announced a rapid increase in children and teens entering the foster care system due to multiple types of abuse […]
Second Annual Fun Fair
DePaul Community Resources is thrilled to continue a new tradition by hosting our Forest office’s Second Annual Fun Fair on Saturday, June 10. The family friendly event is free and open to the public, and will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the DePaul office located at 4859 Waterlick Road in Forest. […]
2017 DePaul Leadership Conference: Ethical Autonomy and Intervention
On Thursday, May 18, DePaul Community Resources hosted its second annual Leadership Conference, exploring the topic of Ethical Autonomy and Intervention. Michael Gillette led the full-day seminar and provided attendees with an opportunity to discuss ethical issues related to the health and well-being of our community. Attendees spent the majority of the day reviewing and discussing […]
The Gathering
Earlier this month, employees of DePaul joined together for two days at Camp Bethel for our annual Gathering. During this event, we participated in several fun and restorative activities, recognized our FIRST award recipients, and celebrated our 40th birthday as an organization. We intentionally took time to focus on the important connection between self-care and […]
Christiansburg Adoption Training
DePaul Day at the Taubman Museum
On Saturday, April 1st, children and families served by DePaul were invited to a free day of art and fun at the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Va. The full-day experience, sponsored by the For Alison Foundation and the Civitan, allowed participants to access Art Venture, take tours of the exhibits, and engage in a hands-on art […]
Amelia Spring Carnival 2017
DePaul Community Resources Opens New Office In Big Stone Gap, Virginia
At the heart of DePaul Community Resources is the belief that new things are possible when you belong. In that spirit, DePaul secured a local office space in the town of Big Stone Gap in November 2016 to offer support to children and families in Scott, Wise, Lee, and Dickenson counties. This new office provides foster […]
Renee Brown, Child and Family Professional, Joins DePaul Community Resources as Vice President
DePaul Community Resources welcomes Renee Brown as Vice President of Child and Family Services. Renee’s responsibilities will include oversight of the division, strategic leadership for our existing programs, and business development opportunities. She will also have direct oversight of the Child and Family Services Leadership Team.Renee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has worked […]
Michael Norton Named Chief Financial Officer at DePaul Community Resources
DePaul Community Resources announces that Michael Norton joined the executive team on December 1st as DePaul’s Chief Financial Officer; Mike will supply our entire organization with forward-looking, strategic leadership and will oversee our financial affairs. He will entrust the day-to-day accounting operations to our Director of Finance, Jennifer Smythers, and her capable team while he […]
New Director of Day Support Services
DePaul Community Resources is pleased to announce Pamela Ringley as the organization’s new Director of Day Support Services. A valued member of the DePaul team since 1999, Ringley has served the organization’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) division in a number of capacities, most recently as Day Support Coordinator for DePaul’s OPTIONS day support center in Roanoke. […]
14th Annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon
October marks one of DePaul’s Favorite Traditions—the Annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon. The 14th annual luncheon was the most successful Women of Achievement event to date. The awards honor leadership, volunteerism, dedication, and compassion—values shared with and upheld by DePaul—and pay homage to the countless ways in which women make a difference in their […]
Engaging Families: Community-Based Services’ Parent Engagement Team
When children and families find themselves at a crossroads where therapeutic services are necessary to heal and move forward as a family unit, DePaul’s Community-Based Services program is there to guide the way. Evidence has shown that children and families who receive services while maintaining connections to community supports—such as family members, friends, schools, and […]
DePaul Community Resources Receives Largest Single Gift in Organization’s History
As part of a master partnership agreement, DePaul Community Resources received a $25,000 gift from Carilion Clinic—the largest single donation ever made to the organization in its 38-year history. In addition to supporting DePaul’s mission of hope and belonging for individuals with unique challenges, the gift will be used to underwrite expenses for DePaul events […]