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 View All 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 African Cultures celebration this weekend, Circle Mirror Transformation at Showtimers next weekend Gene Marrano August 20, 2025 1 min read ESPN’s ‘First Take’ to broadcast live from Norfolk State University Ian Price August 20, 2025 1 min read Roanoke County Board of Supervisors votes to acquire Explore Park Clark Palmer August 20, 2025