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GAITHERSBURG, MD., September 23, 2021 / CNW / – Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedicated to the development and commercialization of next-generation vaccines against serious infectious diseases, with its partner, the Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. (SII), today announced a regulatory submission to the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Emergency Use List (EUL) of Novavax’s recombinant protein nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine candidate with Matrix-M ™ adjuvant. The submission to WHO is based on the previous regulatory submission of companies to the Comptroller General of Medicines of India (DCGI).

“Today’s submission of our protein-based COVID-19 vaccine to WHO for emergency use is an important step on the road to accelerated access and distribution fairer to the countries in great need of it in the world ”, declared Stanley C. erck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. “It represents another important step in the transformation of Novavax into a global commercial vaccine company and reinforces the value of global collaboration and the need for multiple approaches to help control the pandemic. “

The granting of EUL by WHO is a prerequisite for exports to many countries participating in the COVAX Facility, which was established to allocate and distribute vaccines equitably to participating countries and economies. In addition to the submission for the WHO EUL, SII and Novavax last month completed the submission of modules required by regulatory bodies in India, Indonesia and The Philippines for the initiation of the vaccine review, including preclinical, clinical and chemical, manufacturing and control (CMC) data.

About NVX-CoV2373
NVX-CoV2373 is being evaluated in two pivotal Phase 3 trials: a UK trial that demonstrated 96.4% efficacy against the original viral strain, 86.3% against the Alpha variant (B.1.1 .7) and an overall efficiency of 89.7%; and the PREVENT-19 trial in the United States and Mexico which demonstrated 100% protection against moderate and severe disease and an overall efficacy of 90.4%. It was generally well tolerated and elicited a strong antibody response.

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NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine candidate designed from the genetic sequence of the first strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. NVX-CoV2373 was created using Novavax’s recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate an antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with the patented Matrix-M ™ adjuvant based on saponin from Novavax to improve the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and cannot replicate or cause COVID-19.

Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine is packaged as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a vial containing ten doses. The vaccination schedule requires two doses of 0.5 ml (5 micrograms of antigen and 50 micrograms of Matrix-M adjuvant) administered intramuscularly 21 days apart. The vaccine is stored between 2 ° and 8 ° Celsius, which allows the use of the vaccine supply and existing cold chain channels.

About Matrix-M ™ Adjuvant
Novavax’s patented saponin-based Matrix-M ™ adjuvant has been shown to have a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and improving antigen presentation in the injection site. local lymph nodes, thereby strengthening the immune response.

About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) is a biotechnology company that promotes improved health globally through the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative vaccines to prevent serious infectious diseases. The company’s proprietary recombinant technology platform combines the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to meet urgent global health needs. Novavax is conducting advanced clinical trials for NVX-CoV2373, its vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. NanoFlu ™, its quadrivalent nanoparticle influenza vaccine, has met all of the primary goals of its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in the elderly and will be advanced for regulatory submission. Both vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax’s proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M ™ adjuvant to enhance immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

For more information, visit www.novavax.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Forward-looking statements
These statements regarding the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, the ongoing development of NVX-CoV2373 and other Novavax vaccine candidates, the timing of future filings and regulatory actions, and the role that Novavax may playing to help control the COVID-19 pandemic are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include the challenges of meeting, alone or with partners, various safety, efficacy and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification and test validation, necessary to meet applicable regulatory authorities; difficulty in obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity, on Novavax’s ability to follow planned regulatory pathways; challenges in meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, government and other entities; and the other risk factors identified in the “Risk factors” and “Management’s analysis and analysis of the financial position and operating results” sections of Novavax’s annual report on Form 10-K for the financial year ended December 31, 2020 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place significant reliance on any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. We encourage you to read our SEC filings, available at www.sec.gov and www.novavax.com, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any such statements. Our business is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those mentioned above. Investors, potential investors and others should carefully consider these risks and uncertainties.

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POINT EAST, Georgia. – An organization called “Atlanta for Haiti” is working to provide supplies to those affected by last month’s devastating earthquake.

Founder Meagan Henry said she worked with the community to collect essential items, such as water, clothing, tarpaulins, tents and hygiene items.

“These are emergency supplies that go directly to Haiti. It leaves Atlanta in the coming days. It will go to Miami then on a boat, it goes to Haiti and we distribute in the areas that have been affected,” a said Henry.

Over 2,000 people lost their lives in the earthquake and over 130,000 homes were destroyed. Livestock and crops have been damaged by landslides and many do not have access to safe drinking water.

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The scope of the organization goes beyond collecting and shipping supplies. The group is also working with Haitians to get supplies to areas that need them most.

“We actually created jobs, so they work with us and we have them. First, they need the money. Second, they’re awesome and we love them. It’s a way to create jobs for them in the country, ”said Henry.

Henry’s work with communities in Haiti dates back to 2017, when she made her first trip there.

“My mentor asked me to come to Haiti with her. I didn’t even have a passport at the time. And I said to him, ‘Dr Pat, all go next week. I don’t even have a passport, ‘”said Henri.

But it was this trip that changed the course of his life.

“Immediately I see the need. A huge sanitation problem, huge insecurities in all the important areas that humans need just to be healthy,” she said. Soon after, Atlanta for Haiti was born.

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She emphasizes that every part of this process has been a community effort, starting with the space in which donations are stored.

Jay and Ernestine Morrison are the co-founders of the Legacy Center in East Point.

They said Henry contacted several weeks ago with the request for space to store the donations.

“When we got the phone call saying hey, can we use your space, I was like ‘absolutely, get off’,” said Ernestine Morrison. “Just to see an overflow and an abundance of boxes given, it just shows us that there is so much power in the unit. And when we make the call, the answers come.”

The Morrisons said it was a reminder that even the smallest act can lead to big change.

“When it comes to activism or humanitarianism, do what is within your means. It could just be to donate that old T-shirt, you don’t have to do much. Or come and volunteer. with the fairness of sweat and move boxes, ”Jay Morrison mentioned.

You can find more information about Atlanta for Haiti or how to donate on their website.

Learn more about the Legacy Center by visiting their website.

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• Continental Structural Plastics, Inapal, Benet, CSP Victall and Teijin Automotive Center Europe are now unified under a single brand called Teijin Automotive Technologies
• Teijin Automotive Technologies, in the same way Teijin Automotive Composites team at Japan, becomes the world leader in the manufacture of advanced products for automobiles, heavy trucks, marine and recreational vehicles
• The unique organization has a global footprint and the ability to create solutions that make vehicles safer and more environmentally friendly

AUBURN HILLS, Michigan., September 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Five strong organizations – Continental Structural Plastics (CSP), Inapal Plásticos, Benet Automotive, CSP Victall and Teijin Automotive Center Europe (TACE) – have come together under one brand to form Teijin Automotive Technologies, a global leader in composite materials and solutions for the global mobility industry.

Through this rebranding, Teijin Automotive Technologies becomes a proven manufacturer of high tech materials for dynamic market divisions with the ability to deliver consistent materials and components to customers across North America, Europe and Asia – a capacity that no other supplier can provide. Covering several mobility-related industries including automotive, heavy-duty truck, marine and recreational vehicle segments, the new organization which includes Teijin’s automotive composites team in Japan, is positioned to provide advanced materials solutions through its 29 strategically located manufacturing and technical centers. Using all the strengths of previously separated companies, Teijin Automotive Technologies can provide unique solutions for the next generation of mobility.

“With the integration of these organizations, we can provide expertise in a wide range of materials, which allows us to develop solutions that meet our customers’ most difficult design challenges,” said Steve rooney, CEO of Teijin Automotive Technologies and Managing Director, Teijin Composites Business Unit. “Now, as Teijin Automotive Technologies, we are able to develop new materials, find them where and when they are needed, and provide the expertise that meets the world’s ever-changing mobility needs. “

This decision establishes a singular organization with a global footprint and 5,400 employees able to combine world-class materials expertise with cutting-edge engineering and design to create solutions that make vehicles safer and more environmentally friendly. By selecting the right material for the right application, Teijin Automotive Technologies creates components and systems that make vehicles lighter, stronger, safer and more energy efficient. This unification further strengthens the organization’s capabilities as a vertically integrated full service provider that develops materials to meet the needs of today’s customers, while anticipating the needs of tomorrow.

As an organization committed to sustainability and innovation, Teijin Automotive Technologies is currently engaged in a variety of research projects aimed at making its operations and products more environmentally friendly. These include carbon footprint analyzes, a comprehensive life cycle assessment of composite materials and material recycling processes.

“Teijin has a very strong commitment to sustainability and the society of the future, so we are engaged in a number of initiatives that support this commitment,” Rooney explained. “By identifying the sources of CO2 emissions in our materials and processes, we will identify ways to reduce our environmental impact and set long-term improvement goals.”

Teijin Automotive Technologies’ innovation awards include Automotive News PACE Awards, JEC Innovation Awards, several CAMX and SPE Innovation Awards and the General Motors Supplier Innovation Award.

About Teijin Automotive Technologies

Teijin Automotive Technologies specializes in the development and production of advanced composite components – including carbon and glass fiber – for the global automotive and transportation industries and is an integral part of the Teijin group of companies. The company is a global leader in composite formulations with a focus on providing automotive manufacturers with lightweight, durable products that allow flexibility in design and packaging. Based at Auburn Hills, Michigan., United States, Teijin Automotive Technologies has 29 establishments in 8 countries and employs more than 5,000 people. For more information, visit teijinautomotive.com.

About the Teijin Group

Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a global technology-driven group providing advanced solutions in the areas of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic change and increased health awareness. Originally created as from Japan first rayon manufacturer in 1918, Teijin has grown into a unique enterprise encompassing three main business areas: high performance materials including aramid, carbon fibers and composites, as well as resin and plastic processing, films, polyester fibers and product processing; health care, including pharmaceuticals and home care equipment for bone / joint, respiratory and cardiovascular / metabolic diseases, nursing and pre-symptomatic health care; and IT, including B2B solutions for healthcare, enterprise and public systems, as well as B2C software packages and online services for digital entertainment. Deeply committed to its stakeholders, as expressed in the brand statement “Human Chemistry, Human Solutions”, Teijin aims to be a company that supports the society of tomorrow. The group comprises more than 170 companies and employs some 20,000 people in 20 countries around the world. Teijin achieved a consolidated turnover of JPY 836.5 billion ($ 7.7 billion) and the total assets of JPY 1,036.4 billion ($ 9.5 billion) during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.

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Signatories of the Call to Action on Decarbonizing Shipping urge world leaders to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature target. The private sector is already taking important steps to decarbonize global supply chains. Governments now need to implement policies that will energize the transition and make zero-emission shipping the default choice by 2030.

Copenhagen, Denmark, September 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The complete decarbonization of international shipping is urgent and achievable. This is the clear message from over 150 industry leaders and organizations representing the entire maritime value chain, including shipping, freight, energy, finance, ports and infrastructure. In conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly and upstream of critical climate negotiations in COP26 in Glasgow in November, they call on governments to work with industry to put in place the policies and investments needed to reach critical tipping points in the decarbonization of global supply chains and the global economy.

The signatories of the Call to Action for Decarbonizing Shipping include some of the world’s largest players in global trade: AP Moller – Maersk, BHP, BP, BW LPG, Cargill, Carnival Corporation, Citi, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Euronav, GasLog, Hapag-Lloyd, Lloyd’s Register, Mitsui OSK lines, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Olympic Shipping and Management, Panama Canal Authority, Port of Rotterdam, Rio Tinto, Shell, Trafigura, Ultranav, Volvo and Yara.

Ships carry around 80% of global trade and account for around 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2018, the UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a first GHG strategy. It aims to reduce total annual GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 50% from 2008 levels by 2050. The strategy is expected to be revised in 2023.

“Now is the time to elevate our ambitions and align shipping around the world – a major carrier of global trade – with the goals of the Paris Agreement. We are working closely with our customers to advance the shipping industry’s transition to net zero emissions and, with the support of strong policy measures, we can accelerate our collective efforts to decarbonise the global economy, “ said Jane fraser, CEO of Citi.

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The private sector is already taking concrete steps to decarbonize maritime transport. This includes investing in R&D and pilot projects, ordering and building carbon-neutral operated vessels, purchasing zero-emission shipping services, investing in the production of net-emission fuels. zero, investment in port and bunkering infrastructure, and assessment and disclosure of the climate alignment of maritime transport. related activities.

“For the world to decarbonize, maritime transport must decarbonise. Our customers look to us to decarbonise their supply chain emissions. We invest heavily in carbon neutral emissions technologies that are readily available. To make these investments the default choice in our industry, we need a market-based measure to close the competitive gap between today’s fossil and zero-emission fuels and carbon-neutral fuels. of tomorrow “, said Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO, Fleet and Strategic Brands, AP Moller – Maersk.

“Decarbonizing shipping is both critical to achieving zero net global emissions and increasingly urgent. Policymakers have a historic opportunity to accelerate this process by introducing a global carbon tax on marine fuels, to stimulate decarbonization and incentivize investment in zero emission fuels and ships. The time for action is now ”, says Jeremy Weir, Executive Chairman and CEO of Trafigura.

“Decarbonizing maritime transport must not leave any country behind. To make the transition to maritime transport and zero-emission fuels fair and inclusive, policy measures must ensure that decarbonization of maritime transport also creates jobs and opportunities for people in developing countries and emerging economies. ” said Johannah christensen, CEO of the World Maritime Forum.

The signatories of the Call to Action for Decarbonizing Maritime Transport call on world leaders to:

Commit to decarbonizing international maritime transport by 2050 and provide a clear and fair implementation plan to achieve this when adopting the IMO’s GHG strategy in 2023.

Support zero-emission maritime transport projects on an industrial scale through national action, for example by setting clear decarbonisation targets for inland maritime transport and by offering incentives and support to early adopters and wider deployment of zero emission fuels and ships.

Put in place policy measures that will make zero-emission shipping the default choice by 2030, including significant market-based measures, coming into effect by 2025, that can support the commercial deployment of zero-emission ships and fuels in international shipping.

The Call to Action for Decarbonizing Shipping was developed by a multi-stakeholder working group convened by the Getting to Zero coalition – a partnership between the World Maritime Forum, the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action. Members of the task force include Cargill Ocean Transportation, Citi, the COP26 Climate Champions Team, Energy Transitions Commission, Lloyd’s Register, Port of Antwerp, Torvald Klaveness, Trafigura, Yara and UMAS.

Learn more about the Call to Action for Decarbonizing Shipping and view the full list of signatories here.

Learn more on the concrete actions that the signatories of the Call to Action for the Decarbonization of Maritime Transport are taking here to support the decarbonization of maritime transport.

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Back when Stairwell came out of stealth in 2020, the startup was shrouded in secrecy. With $ 20 million in Series A funding now, its founder and CEO Mike Wiacek – who was previously chief security officer at Chronicle, Google’s cybersecurity firm Moonshot – is ready to speak.

In addition to raising $ 20 million, an investment round co-led by Sequoia Capital and Accel, Stairwell is launching Inception, a threat-hunting platform that aims to help organizations determine if they’ve been compromised now or in the past. Unlike other threat detection platforms, Inception takes an “inside out” approach to cybersecurity, which begins by looking inside a company’s data.

“It helps you first study what’s in your environment before you start to think about what’s going on in the outside world,” Wiacek told TechCrunch. “The beautiful thing about this approach is that it’s not information that the outside parties, ie the bad guys, are aware of.”

This data, all considered suspicious, is continuously evaluated in the light of new indicators and new information on threats. Stairwell says this allows organizations to detect anomalies in just days, rather than the industry average of 280 days, as well as “kick start” future detections.

“If you’re going to buy a threat intelligence feed from Provider X, do you really think someone who spends hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars on an offensive campaign isn’t going to make sure everything that he uses is not in this area? Said Wiacek. “They know what McAfee knows and they know the other antivirus engines know, but they don’t know what you know and that’s a very powerful advantage that you have there.”

Stairwell’s $ 20 million Series A funding, which comes less than 12 months after securing $ 4.5 million in seed funding, will be used to advance the Inception platform and increase the workforce of the startup; the Palo Alto-based company currently has a modest 21 staff.

The Inception platform, which the startup says is finally allowing companies to “outsmart the bad guys,” is launching early for a limited number of customers, with full general availability slated for 2022.

“I just wish we had a product on the market when SolarWinds came along,” added Wiacek.

Winchester hosts the Lions Club

The club will meet today at 12:15 p.m. at the Winchester Moose Lodge. The guest speaker will be Tim Youmans, Planning Director for the City of Winchester. If you would like to join the meeting, send an email to [email protected]

Winchester Host Lions Club Hearing Aid Program

The aim of the program is to provide a hearing aid in the form of hearing aids to low-income people and to share information with those who need it. The club’s hearing aid and recycling program provides sound to those in need. The club looks for donations of used hearing aids, regardless of age, style or condition. If you need a hearing aid, contact us at [email protected] or Winchester Host Lions Club, PO Box 2921, Winchester, VA 22604, for more information.

Winchester Kiwanis Club

Club meetings are held every Wednesday at the Winchester Moose Lodge from noon to 1 p.m. Anyone interested in attending is invited to join Kiwanis for lunch.

NARFE Chapter 180

Federal active and retired national employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. on September 24 at the Boyce Fire Hall in Boyce. After a buffet lunch, members will hear from Winchester lawyer Suzan Herskowitz, who specializes in wills and estate planning. For lunch reservations at $ 15 per person or membership requests, email Ken at [email protected] Members collect items for a silent auction on November 19 to benefit Alzheimer’s disease research. Since 2016, the section has raised over $ 25,000 for this cause.

Tutor Zeta Chapter

Beta Sigman Phi’s Tutor Zeta Chapter hosted tea and a tour of the Belle Grove Plantation for the Sisters Preceptors at 3 p.m. on September 26. Janet Mack will welcome her sisters to an Italian themed party at 6 p.m. on September 28 in Winchester.

Stamp Club

The Shenandoah Valley Stamp Club (SVSC) will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 28 at 212 Davis Hall (the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center building). SVSC meets the fourth Tuesday of every month except December and invites stamp collectors of all ages. For more information, contact Cal Allen at [email protected]

Xi Gamma Pi Annual Bingo

October 2 at the Ruritan Building at the Frederick County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo at 6 p.m. $ 20 in advance / $ 25 at the door. Full raffle baskets, door prizes, food. Bring canned food / small toiletries and get a raffle ticket. All proceeds go to local charities and the American Cancer Society.

Community Cat Alliance

Community Cat Alliance, a non-profit organization in Winchester, is looking for volunteers interested in improving the lives of abandoned and homeless cats. The group needs people to help with fundraising to help offset the cost of sterilization and medical needs. Volunteers were also required to provide occasional transportation to veterinary clinics, help trap, sterilize and release cats, and accommodate kittens. Call 540-361-6040 or visit www.communitycatalliance.org.

Winchester first night

First Night Winchester, a community New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, is looking for vendors to set up in the Old Town Mall to sell food, drink and / or novelty on the evening of December 31st. If you would like to apply for a location, contact Al Frappollo at [email protected]

The Frog Closet

Froggy’s Closet offers volunteer opportunities. Sort clothes, match outfits, sew T-shirt bags and more. Froggy’s Closet provides clothing, books, toys and more to foster children, children at risk and children in need on referral. Located at 200 N. Braddock St., Winchester. For more information, email [email protected], call 540-773-4192 or visit www.frog-kids.org.

Preservation of historic Winchester

The Preservation of Winchester’s History welcomes donations of new or slightly used paper bags, until early November, to replenish the supply of the Bough & Dough store. A contactless drop-off bin is available on the back porch of the Hexagon House, 530 Amherst St., Winchester. PHW also hopes to expand its volunteer base for the vacation home tour in 2021. A form is available on the PHW website or you can send your volunteer contact details / specialties to [email protected] to be added to the group list.

CCAP

CCAP Winchester needs donations of lightly worn men’s jeans and shorts, sizes 28 to 42; men’s t-shirts of all sizes; men’s belts of all sizes; tennis shoes for men and women; lightly used bath towels; and king and queen sheet sets. Disposable adult underwear is also required. Donations can be dropped off weekdays from 10 am to 1 pm at 112 S. Kent St. For more information, call 540-662-4318.

Disabled American Veterans

The DAV meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Cherry-Beasley Readiness Center, 181 Pendleton Drive, Winchester. Questions? Contact Leroy Lovett at 540-533-7737.

AMVETS and DAV

American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 18 and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 9 have joined forces to better serve our local veterans and their families. John Roberts, Chapter DAV Certified Service Agent, is available to assist veterans with filing claims, claims and / or appeals from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). He can be reached at [email protected] or 843-812-4473. Veterans in need can also email AMVETS Post 18 at [email protected] or call Post 18 Commander Ralph Hensley at 571-232-1184.

American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 18 meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Post Home, 851 Green St., Stephens City. All current and active duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel and veterans who have served honorably are welcome.

Veterans lunch

Veterans are invited to join in for an 8:15 am breakfast on the first Saturday of each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Winchester. The group is led by local pastor Paul Campbell. After breakfast, each veteran presents their military experiences to the group. The cost is $ 7 for an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Please wear a baseball cap representing your military service or organization. Questions? Josh Morimoto at 703-967-8679 or [email protected]

Literacy volunteers are looking for tutors

Literacy Volunteers The Winchester area is looking for volunteer adult literacy tutors. Tutors do not need to have previous education experience. They only need a desire to help an adult read, write or speak English, understand math, learn a life skill like driving a car or using a digital device, or how to become a citizen. For more information, call 540-536-1648 or email [email protected]

National Federation of the Blind

The Winchester chapter of the National Federation of the Blind remains busy despite COVID-19. The group welcomes people who are blind or visually impaired, as well as family and friends. The goal is to help visually impaired people live the life they want. The group offers many networking opportunities and blindness-related resources, including free white canes for children and adults who are blind. It also offers scholarships. The monthly chapter meetings are now virtual but hopefully will soon be “in person” again. Those interested in participating should contact President Chris Walker at 540-303-0080.

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Northern Shenandoah Valley meets Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at the Jim Barnett Park POW pavilion. Meetings are free and last 90 minutes. They are open to anyone 18 years of age or older. A group of young adults kicks off on Zoom on May 27. For more information, email [email protected]

Winchester Brain Injury Group

The Winchester Brain Injury Group is organizing a six-part series called “Brain Injury Basics” on different aspects of brain injury. These meetings take place on Zoom from 6 p.m. to 7.15 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. The goal is to help each other thrive after a head injury, both survivors and caregivers. For more information or to register, contact Kathleen Mancini at [email protected] or Betty Friant at 540-550-1784.

Salvation Army

The local Salvation Army now has volunteer opportunities available at their family thrift store and for daily meal service at their emergency homeless shelter. For more information, contact Tracy Hines at 540-662-4777 ext. 18 or [email protected]

Sterilize today

Spay Today is the region’s non-profit, discounted sterilization and sterilization program. Choose from many vets across a large area. At the time of surgery, injections and initial tests can also be obtained at lower rates. Contact Spay Today: https://spay-today.org or call 304-728-8330.