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CharlottesvilleFamily Opens Nominations for 2026 Doing Good Marketing Grant for Local Children's Nonprofits
IVY, Va. — CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Doing Good Marketing Grant, which awards a full year of marketing support to a small nonprofit serving children and families in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Offered every two years, the grant gives the winning organization [describe the package: e.g., print ad placements, digital features, social promotion, newsletter inclusion] across CharlottesvilleFamily's print, online, and social channels, helping a small
VirginiaSummerCamp.com Opens Reviews for 2026 Parent-Approved Camps
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEVirginiaSummerCamp.com Opens Reviews for 2026 Parent-Approved CampsVirginia parents can help their favorite summer camps earn recognition by submitting verified reviews through Oct. 15 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Sept. 10, 2026 — VirginiaSummerCamp.com is now accepting parent reviews for its 2026 class of Parent-Approved Camps, a new recognition celebrating Virginia summer camps based on reviews from the parents who know them best. Parents can submit reviews from Sept. 1 through Oct. 15
CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine Has Released Its Most Current Charlottesville Relocation Guide, a Free, Interactive Resource
With more families exploring a move to Charlottesville and Central Virginia, CharlottesvilleFamily magazine has released its most current Charlottesville Relocation Guide, a free, interactive resource designed to help newcomers discover what makes the region one of Virginia’s most desirable places to live and raise a family. The updated guide offers families insights into neighborhoods, schools, cost of living, and the area’s rich community life. It also highlights local experiences — from hiking the
Zinnia Communications Acquires Roanoke Valley Family Magazine
Zinnia Communications, publisher of CharlottesvilleFamily magazine, has acquired Roanoke Valley Family Magazine, extending its award-winning family media network across Central and Southwest Virginia. Founded and led by Jennifer Bryerton, M.A.Ed., Zinnia Communications publishes CharlottesvilleFamily—a long-running parenting and lifestyle magazine—and recently launched two new ventures: VirginiaSummerCamp.com, a statewide camp directory, and TheBiblioParent.com, an online bookstore and community for
VirginiaSummerCamp.com Launches as the State’s Most Comprehensive Directory for Parents
Parents across Virginia now have a one-stop resource to find the perfect camp experience for their children with the launch of VirginiaSummerCamp.com, a statewide directory created by the publishers of CharlottesvilleFamily magazine. The new online platform connects families to hundreds of day and overnight camps across the Commonwealth and the Mid-Atlantic, offering search options by location, age, and interest. Listings include outdoor adventure, sports, STEM, arts, and leadership programs. “Choosing
