Anne Meador, Sharity Wright, and Lisa Fazar at the September launch of the Charity Cottage at East Mental Health Services on Brandon Avenue.The
Charity Cottage products are created, marketed and sold by participants of
the LEAP program sponsored by The Advancement Foundation. Through
the LEAP Program, participants develop a comprehensive life plan, execute
work-steps toward empowering themselves and gain valuable business experience
by managing the Charity Cottages as a way to gain confidence and to give back
to the program for future participants. All proceeds are committed to
furthering the lives of Roanoke area citizens.