Stronger together - The power of community partners

For a non-profit of small means, the Community Threads website at https://communitythreadsva.org is a small miracle of quality and utility. I'm a veteran engineer at Google and have been in and around website construction and use since 1999, and can say definitively the invested effort here is admirable. Many information websites are cluttered, overwhelming and disorganized. You are not! The front page is rich in content, but you don't need to scroll through all of it to get what you need. It serves multiple audiences equally: your community, your donors, and interested third parties alike. The item index is pretty basic, as it should be, and navigating it is easy. I especially enjoyed the playful meet-the-board page which protects the identity of its members and still makes it accessible. Font choices, colors, oversized text, these all contribute to high readability especially for those with impaired vision or using small devices. You have vertical and horizontal use of space for organization, and generally it will be easy to find what you are looking for here without a lot of clicking and guessing. Special credit to those involved in creating and maintaining it, congratulations.

Staff Member (Engineer) Ph.D. Google 2007-present October 2024

Thank you for your generous donation of baby blankets. The new mothers will use the blankets to keep their new babies warm. We appreciate your support in helping Birthright care for both the mothers and their babies.

Eileen, Volunteer Birthright of Fredericksburg July 2024

Thank you for our sensory gifts!

Ms. Farmer's class Stafford Middle School May 2024

I want to thank you for your service to our community. Our Residents enjoy all the supplies you have given to us. We have formed activities on our calendar around your fidget mats and other sensory items.

Linda George, Director of Life Enrichment Morningside House Fredericksburg April 2024

Thank you so much! This is fantastic!!!! Usually items don't stay long on the clothesline once they are put out so we greatly appreciate your help!

Deanna Ferares The Presbyterian Church February 2024

It is through the efforts of community partners like you that allow us to continue the quality care and services that we seek to provide for our deserving Veterans...

Erik Jordahl, Acting Chief Central Virginia VA Health Care System January 2024

We want to thank all of your amazing members who shared their time and talents to create beautiful hats, scarves, and blankets for our families who are facing pediatric cancer. These lovingly made items helped to brighten their holidays and reminded them that they are part of a caring community...

Cathleen Pessolano, Executive Director Fairy Godmother Project January 2024

On behalf of our organization, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of hand-made blankets and children’s items to our families. Your contribution is truly appreciated and has already brought smiles to the faces of many families...

Staff Member Healthy Families Rappahannock Area September 2023

On behalf of the men and women of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, we would like to thank you for the wonderful yarn balls you made for us. Our deputies will carry them in their cars and give them out to people who may need a little comfort. We are certain this added touch will mean a great deal to someone in need. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity. It is greatly appreciated.

Sheriff David P. Decatur, Jr. Sheriff of Stafford County July 2023

I live in Westmoreland Rehab and Nursing Facility. I just received one of your tote bags and it fits perfectly on my wheelchair. I just wanted to thank you very very much.

Olga, Resident Westmoreland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center May 2023

Thank you so much for the donations of lap blankets, wheelchair bags, and men’s bibs. We are just so overwhelmed. Thank you so much for all you do….I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you! The residents are enjoying them. We really appreciate it on behalf of the activities staff.

Debbie Evans, Activities Director Bowling Green Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center May 2023

I received a lovely blue shawl yesterday – thank you. It is perfect in every way!! The stitching and workmanship is exquisite! Thank you and your group for providing a great and necessary service for people in need.

Mary, Resident Paramount Senior Living April 2023

Thank you very much for your gracious donation! We appreciate your support for victims, survivors, and their children. Your donation helps us provide essential needs to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Thank you!

Staff Member Empower House March 2023

Please accept our sincere gratitude for your recent donation of beautiful hand-made items. Your contribution will allow Healthy Generations to continue providing an array of services to support elderly community members in maintaining their independence…Thank you again for your generous donation.

Patricia Holland, Executive Director Healthy Generations Area Agency on Aging March 2023

A million thanks for the big bag of goodies dropped off at Paramount Senior Living yesterday! What a treasure trove! I am always touched by your kindness to our residents and they are most appreciative! Yesterday I immediately took the fidget mats to our Memory Care residents and the reception those mats received was so heartwarming. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! Blessing to you all.

Natalie Hallahan Paramount Senior Living February 2023

Our office received all the wonderful and useful items that you organization provided. Thank you!

Nisha Lloyd Fredericksburg Christian Health Center January 2023