New community outreach program launches today Gene Marrano September 29, 2016 1 minute read Shawn Hunter Its billed as an “educational employment placement program” for those in need of a helping hand – and it debuts with a ribbon cutting this morning as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Green Valley Elementary honored for academic excellenceNext: After John Warner endorses Clinton, our political analyst weighs in on value of endorsements Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026