The Making Foundation trying to “Make the Most” during COVID-19 shutdown Gene Marrano May 12, 2020 1 min read “Empowering through making” is how the founder and executive director of The Making Foundation terms what the small non-profit does. Now the staff has found a new way to keep in touch with students. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Northam: Most but not all of Va set for Phase I reopening FridayNext: VDH reporting 41 new COVID-19 related deaths Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025