Public Meeting for Community Heart & Soul   Covington, VA (Sept. 26, 2019) - The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism invites to you to learn about Community Heart & Soul and its mission to find out what matters most to our residents and community. On October 7th at 6:00 pm in the Historic Masonic Theatre Underground, there will be a “Community Introduction” & interactive program for area residents and members of the Alleghany Highlands community. Any resident is welcome to attend this program and is invited to share thoughts from your own personal experiences of living in the Alleghany Highlands. This will help us identify the needs of our region through community input. The goal of this program is to help our community become stronger, healthier and economically vibrant, while discovering and honoring the unique character of the Alleghany Highlands. “The Community Heart & Soul initiative is a wonderful tool to help identify the needs of our community and to also bring the community together to create positive change based on what matters most to our residents,” said Teresa Hammond, Executive Director for the Chamber. Community Heart & Soul is a catalyst for positive change that provides a roadmap for small cities and towns to build a brighter future based on what matters most to everyone. Community Heart & Soul works because the community works together to make it happen. Community Heart & Soul has devoted more than a decade working with areas to develop a community development model that empowers residents to shape the future of their communities. Community Heart & Soul fosters teamwork, engagement, and energy from within the community. For more information on the October 7th event, please call the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism at 540-962-2178 or email at info@ahchamber.com.

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