SUPPORT OF 4-H CAMP. Gloucester County Youth participate in the annual regional 4-H Junior Camp for youth, ages 9-13 at the 4-H Educational Center on the James River in Williamsburg, Virginia. Activities include swimming, archery, kayaking, marine science, and crafts.…
Abingdon Ruritan Club is proud to announce the Gloucester High School recipients of Scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic year. Grayson Shield received an Academic Scholarship for $6,000 with $1,500 each year for four years. He will be attending the University…
Abingdon Ruritan Club supports Cub Scout Pack 133 in many ways. They use our facilities to have special events, and we provide them with guidance and monetary support. Recently, Abingdon Ruritan Club member Walter Priest on the right presented Kevin…
The DeGood Foundation is the home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the Middle Peninsula and Hampton Roads areas. For over 25 years, the Imagination Library has demonstrated the power and impact of gifting a book in the mail to…
The Abingdon Ruritan Club presented a $1500 donation to the Shriners Transportation Fund. At Shriners Hospitals for Children, all care and services are provided regardless of the family’s ability to pay, thanks to donations. Board member Betsy Tuttle presented the…
Abingdon Ruritan Club past president Don Sandridge (center) presents the donation ($5000) to Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue President Bruce Soles (left) and GVFRS Fire Chief J. D. Clements.
Throughout the year, the Salvation Army offers traditional Emergency Assistance such as rent, utilities, clothing, food, and furniture to residents in need in the Gloucester and Mathews area. Services also include Christmas Assistance, Back-to-Back School supplies, and Summer Camp. Abingdon…
The Giving Garden Foundation is a nonprofit and whose mission is to provide financial assistance to cancer patients living in Gloucester and Mathews. Abingdon Ruritan Club supports this foundation in two ways: Through an aluminum can recycling program and through…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.