SIMPLE Roanoke programs gives micro-grants to a wide variety of applicants Gene Marrano January 19, 2021 1 min read Call it tithing to a community perhaps and not a church. The SIMPLE Roanoke program is 3 years old and wants to make sure people looking for small grants know about it. More with one of its founders, from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: AARP to hold online job expo for workers 50+Next: McAuliffe calls on the General Assembly to ban sale of assault weapons Related Stories 1 min read GWRABA to cohost Commonwealth Day of Play with the Governor’s Office Denise Membreno July 30, 2025 1 min read Carilion will build its first standalone Emergency Departments in Franklin, Botetourt Counties Gene Marrano July 29, 2025 1 min read Traditional Medicinals finally breaks ground in Franklin County Gene Marrano July 29, 2025