All of the stories you see on Information Charlottesville and the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter is made by one person. Your support will help me expand the business in the future and hire people. I have a particular interest in finding ways to train people who are interested in being journalists. Continued existence depends on support from members of the community through a variety of ways.
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