Programs

CASA of the New River Valley
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the New River Valley, a program of NRV CARES, trains volunteers to advocate for children in court.
Parenting Young Children
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting curriculum (STEP) for parents/caregivers of children ages birth through 6 years.
Community Education
NRV CARES engages in many community initiatives that work to prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs.

Take Action

Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to volunteer, with any of NRV CARES' program, please call us at (540) 381-8310 or email us at info@nrvcares.org.  If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, attending our Parenting Young Children Courses or you would like to request a Community Education presentation, please contact us.  You can also support our cause by telling others in the community about the work of NRV CARES.

NRV CARES’ Committees

Another way you can volunteer is to serve on one of the working committees of NRV CARES.

Other Ways to Give to NRV CARES

  • Unrestricted Donations - This is a simple way to give and allows NRV CARES to use your contribution to the maximum benefit for the broad needs of the agency.  Click on "Donate" to donate easily and securely using a credit card through this website.
  • Designated Donations - You may choose a special use for your donation.  Gifts can be designated for support of individual programs or for particular projects.
  • In-Kind Donations - Goods and services may be donated directly to NRV CARES.  This is an excellent alternative way to support our agency's work.
  • Note about donating - Any donation to NRV CARES is tax deductible and goes to support the efforts to protect children and to strengthen families in the New River Valley.  If you would like to make a monetary donation, please contact NRV CARES at (540) 381-8310, info@nrvcares.org   or at 205 West Main Street, Office #4, Christiansburg, VA  24073.  Checks may be made payable to NRV CARES.  Or click on the "Donate Now" link on this page to donate using a credit card.  NRV CARES is a 501(c)3 organization.
  • Endowments - You may create an endowment through the financial institution of your choice naming NRV CARES as the beneficiary.  NRV CARES recommends that you discuss this decision with a qualified professional.
  • Established Endowments - Contributions to the Nancy Moore and Thomas Murray Endowment Fund, established through the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, will provide continuing support to NRV CARES.
  • Other - Individuals may also create a lasting gift to NRV CARES throught a variety of other ways.  Please speak with your financial advisor or other professional for information regarding bequests, securities, life insurance, or other gift options.

View a list of NRV CARES’ supporting organizations