The Fauquier Community Coalition’s Firewood Initiative provides firewood to local residents identified by the Department of Social Services who need firewood to keep their homes warm during the winter. Volunteers from several churches gather each week at the Warrenton Baptist Church property behind Brumfield Elementary School to split and stack wood for delivery to almost 60 individuals and families.

This is where you come in. We’ve committed to providing volunteers from Saint James’ on the second Saturday of each month. The time commitment is about two hours, and all adults and teenagers are welcome to volunteer.

Email Judy Williams at jwilliams0721@gmail.com if you have any questions.

This family-friendly 5k race and kids dash in Old Town Warrenton is the largest annual fundraiser for Learning Starts Early, an independent nonprofit founded at Saint James’.

The 5K is timed and begins at 8 a.m. in front of the courthouse. Walkers will have the option to complete a shorter course. The kids dash begins at 8:45 a.m.

There are prizes for the winners and hot chocolate for all, and drawings for gift certificates to local businesses.

By joining us and supporting Learning Starts Early, you help ensure that every child in the county has access to all of the opportunities necessary to be ready for kindergarten and to succeed in school and in the workforce. This is an event for the whole family to run or wobble!

Register by Nov. 10 to receive a collectible T-shirt.

If you’re not planning to run or walk the 5k, please consider volunteering to help by serving as a course monitor. Learn more and sign up here.