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Rappahannock Refuge, Inc., better known as Hope House, was established in 1987 to serve homeless women and their children from the City of Fredericksurg, and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George.

We are a non-profit, 501(c)3, transitional facility where families can stay up to two years. After successfully completing the program, six months of case management follow-up and financial assistance are available for families who move to permanent housing.

How to Donate

Hope House greatly appreciates both monetary and material donations. They help make our program successful!

Monetary Donations: If you would like to make a monetary donation you may send a check or money order to Hope House, P.O. Box 788, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. Please make the check payable to "Hope House". If you have any questions regarding monetary donations please contact us at 540-371-0831.

Material Donations: We accept donations of household goods, furniture appliances and clothing. We do request that you call us prior to donating any of these items. We have limited storage space and if our space is full we will not be able to accept any large items. To donate furniture or large appliances, clothing or household goods please contact Anita at 540-371-0831.


Festival of Trees 2007

The Festival of Trees is the signature fundraiser for Rappahannock Refuge, Inc., more commonly known as Hope House. The 2007 Festival of Trees will be held at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in Celebrate Virginia at 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. The event is open to the general public for a small fee and bidders on trees will be given a special ticket to return to check on their bid(s).

The Tenth Annual Festival of Trees is scheduled for November 30th through December 8th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.

The Bacon-Baysden Home Selling Team will be sponsering a tree at the Festival of Trees for 2007. The title of our tree is, " A Summer Breeze in A Winter Freeze." The Tenth Annual Festival of Trees is scheduled for November 30th through December 8th, 2007 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. We hope to see you there and bidding on our awesome tree for a great cause!

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.

The mission of the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.

Stacy Magid and her co-workers in Coldwell Banker Elite Prince William office got together to Step Out to find a cure for diabetes. Walkers raised funds and came together on October 13^th to celebrate their success and show their support for diabetes research, information and advocacy. Hundreds of area participants took part in this 3-mile walk through Innovation Technology Business Park in Manassas, VA. We are proud to announce that our participants raised over $500 for the American Diabetes Association.

Lance's story At age 25, Lance Armstrong was one of the world's best cyclists. He proved it by winning the World Championships, the Tour Du Pont and multiple Tour de France stages. Lance Armstrong seemed invincible and his future was bright. Then they told him he had cancer. Next to the challenge he now faced, bike racing seemed insignificant. The diagnosis was testicular cancer, the most common cancer in men aged 15-35. If detected early, its cure rate is a promising 90 percent. Like most young, healthy men, Lance ignored the warning signs, and he never imagined the seriousness of his condition. Going untreated, the cancer had spread to Lance's abdomen, lungs and brain. His chances dimmed. Then a combination of physical conditioning, a strong support system and competitive spirit took over. He declared himself not a cancer victim but a cancer survivor. He took an active role in educating himself about his disease and the treatment. Armed with knowledge and confidence in medicine, he underwent aggressive treatment and beat the disease. During his treatment, before his recovery, before he even knew his own fate, he created the Lance Armstrong Foundation. This marked the beginning of Lance's life as an advocate for people living with cancer and a world representative for the cancer community. Lance Armstrong's victories in the 1999-2005 Tours de France are awe-inspiring, but the battle against cancer has just begun-not just for him, but for all cancer survivors and people just like him who think cancer could not affect them. He plans to lead this fight, and he hopes that you join him. This is a life he owes to cancer. This is his choice to live strong. Advocacy Unacceptable gaps exist between what we know and what we do to prevent, screen and treat cancer. We must fight to close these gaps and end unnecessary suffering and death. By applying what we already know we can save 1/3 of the 560,000 people that will die from cancer this year. That's more than 186,000 lives. Saved. We must make cancer a national priority. And you can help. Unite with us and help put an end to the needless suffering and death caused by cancer. The Bacon-Baysden Home Selling Team is a proud contributer to the Live Strong Foundation. Donate www.livestrong.org Lance Armstrong Foundation National Mail Processing Center P.O. Box 6003 Albert Lea, MN 56007-6603 The earnings generated from your contribution to the Lance Armstrong Foundation Endowment will provide long-term support for the programs operated by the Lance Armstrong Foundation.  Please mail your check to the address below: Lance Armstrong Foundation Endowment P.O. box 161150 Austin, TX 78716-1150 If you are making an honorary or memorial gift by mail: Please include the family contact name and address (for memorials) or the individual's name and address (for honorary gifts). The Lance Armstrong Foundation will notify the family or individual of your thoughtfulness but will not reveal the amount of your gift.   Call (877) 236-8820 to make a donation by phone. A Lance Armstrong Foundation staff member will assist you with the process and answer any questions you may have about your contribution.

Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 200 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.

Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters.

Beginning in 1917, the association of Lions clubs has provided millions of people with the opportunity to give something back to their communities.

Phil Baysden has been member of the Lions Club for well over a decade and has served as President of the local club. Phil has participtated in hundreds of fundraising events in our community.