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 welcomed New Member Wayne Sturgeon at the July Membership Meeting. Shown in the photo from left are Club Vice President David Bowles, Club President Antonio Donald, Wayne, and his Club Sponson Dave Kyle. Wayne will be a…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.