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Gloucester Samaritan Group Donation

    Abingdon Ruritan Club supports the Gloucester Samaritan Group who provides temporary financial assistance to Gloucester County families in need. They are located at 6494 Main Street, Botetourt Masonic Lodge #7, Gloucester, Virginia. Shown in picture are on the right, Robert… 

    Gloucester Rowing Association Donation

      Abingdon Ruritan Club supports the Gloucester Rowing Association (GRA). It is a nonprofit association that is highly active in the local community and is the recipient of many awards. They focus on mentoring, training, and educating youth through partnering with… 

      ARC Support for Gloucester Parks

        Abingdon Ruritan Club continues to support Woodville Park annually, located at 3904 Woodville Park Road, Hayes Virginia. It is both a serene space to unwind and enjoy nature and an exciting space playing host to numerous community activities. The park… 

        Guinea Heritage Donation

          The Guinea Heritage Association is a well-developed organization that honors the culture, watermen, and people of the larger Guinea area in Gloucester County. Each year, Abingdon Ruritan Club is proud to support this organization with a donation. Shown in the… 

          Shred Truck Event

            The Environment Committee, Abingdon Ruritan Club, hosted their first ever two-hour Shredder event in the Club Parking Lot on Saturday, June 13th.  The Club offered free shredding of paper documents and participants were given the opportunity to make donations to… 

            Abingdon Ruritan Club’s Renowned Blue Bird Boxes

              The Abingdon Ruritan Club is renowned for making beautiful blue bird houses. The Club uses a number of opportunities to make these bird houses available for a $20 donation. They were shown at the Gloucester Daffodil Festival and most recently… 

              Circle of Friends Donation

                Abingdon Ruritan Club makes an Annual Donation to Circle of Friends, an organization that helps the needy in the Community. Dr. Joe Lombard is shown accepting the check from Mary Lou Privott, Past President. Photo by Danny Privott.

                Union Baptist Church Donation

                  One of the many organizations supported annually by the Abingdon Ruritan Club is the Union Baptist Church Food Pantry open to the public Monday and Thursday, located at 9254 Guinea Road, Hayes, Virginia (near Achilles Elementary School). Abingdon Ruritan Club… 

                  Girls and Boys Club

                    The Gloucester Boys and Girls Club is located at 7066 Hayes Shopping Center, Hayes, Virginia. They provide safe and affordable after-school and summer programs for youth ages 6-18 years. They focus on academic success, good character, and healthy lifestyles by… 

                    Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic Donation

                      One recipient of Abingdon Ruritan Club donations each year is the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic. The Clinic provides quality coordinated health and dental care for uninsured and Medicaid patients in Gloucester and Mathews. Shown receiving the 2026 donation is Executive… 

                      Bread for Life

                        Bread for Life is a great organization where you can shop in a managed environment for fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen meats, milk and other dairy products, prepared foods, canned goods, dry goods and pantry staples, as well as bread,… 

                        ARC June Guest Speaker

                          At the Abingdon Ruritan Club June Membership meeting, the Guest Speaker was Homer Lanier of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. He provided interesting historical information as well as what to expect during the country’s upcoming 250th Birthday in Yorktown. Mr. Lanier was… 

                          Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church Food Donation

                            Abingdon Ruritan Club collected over 70 pounds of food at the June Membership Meeting. It was delivered to Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church to help the needy. Shown in the photo are Lynn Onesty, Chair of the Club’s Social Development… 

                            ARC helps with SOL Testing

                              Abingdon Ruritan Club Members support Parents of Achilles Elementary School Students.  On June 1, Raven Cash, Chair of the Club’s Public Service Committee and her son Brody provided 250 munchkins and 4 boxes of coffee from Dunkin Donuts for breakfast… 

                              Chesapeake District Golf Tournament

                                Abingdon Ruritan Club excels in Chesapeake District Golf Tournament. Meet the Fearsome Foursome: from left Chris Lamb, Allen Scales, Rick Taylor, and A J Brown. They placed first in the second flight. A J won longest drive and Allen won… 

                                New Member at the ARC May member meeting

                                  Abingdon Ruritan Club welcomed new member Jim Bradbury to membership at the May 11th Membership Meeting. Jim is shown with Club President Antonio Donald on the left and Club Vice President David Bowles on the right.

                                  Guest Speaker on Oysters

                                    The guest speaker for the Abingdon Ruritan Club May Membership Meeting was Jim Dall, Secretary of the Tidewater Oyster Gardners Association.  He spoke on the process of taking spats to full oysters.  The Club members were very interested and asked… 

                                    Ruritan National 98th Anniversary

                                      The 98th Anniversary of Ruritan was observed Saturday, May 16th, at Holland, Virginia.  It was held at the Monument across from the site where the Holland Club was chartered.  Shown in the picture are front row Danny Privott. 2017 Past… 

                                      Ruritan Sunday

                                        Thirteen Abingdon Ruritan Club members celebrated Ruritan Sunday on May 17th at First Morning Star Baptist Church in Bena, Virginia.  The Church pastor and Church members welcomed our Club Members to a wonderful service of music, pastoral message, prayer, and… 

                                        Donation to American Legion Boy/Girl state Law Cadet Program

                                          Abingdon Ruritan Club Donation.  The Club donates to American Legion Post 75 each year to sponsor one high school student to Boys State, Girls State, and Law Cadet Program.  Ann Dugas, Ruritan Club Treasurer presented the Donation to Leah Dugsan,… 

                                          Gloucester County Resource Guest Speaker

                                            Reggie Rossignol, Chair of the Gloucester County Resource Council, was Guest Speaker at the April Abingdon Ruritan Club Membership Meeting.  She gave informative information on how the Club supports  numerous organizations in the area.  She is shown here with President…