Family Service of Roanoke Valley

03/20/2026

Already thinking about dinner? We have a great idea! Attend TONIGHT to support FSRV and some other amazing nonprofits at the same time!

While you are there, be sure to check out the silent auction because there is something for everyone, including a one-hour helicopter ride for four!

Special thanks to the AOH Roanoke - Father John Lynch Division, Roanoke Knights of Columbus #562, and Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for this awesome support!

03/18/2026

Our Strategy and Sustainability Manager, Rhianna, and Chief Development Officer, Jill, were so honored to be invited to the Junior League of Roanoke Valley’s Collaborative Lunch today for nonprofits, held at the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington.

The JLRV has been invaluable to FSRV over the years; from helping us to amend our Charter and making a name change in 1938 to participating in our annual dinner each fall, to helping with so many special projects! We are forever grateful!

03/17/2026

Our annual St. Patrick's Day team photo! Look at all of the shades of green and two of us are even wearing green pants!

Pictured left to right are: Rachel, Jill, Bobby, Rhianna, Jamie, Jennifer, and Elyse.

03/16/2026

In 1966, a merger with the local Traveler's Aid Agency resulted in another name change for our organization which was the Family Service - Traveler's Aide Association of the Roanoke Valley, Inc. This service was operated by the agency until 1985!

03/13/2026

TONIGHT is another Lenten Fish Fry! Attend to support FSRV and some other amazing nonprofits at the same time!

While you are there, be sure to check out the silent auction as there is something for everyone, including a one-hour helicopter ride for four!

Special thanks to the AOH Roanoke - Father John Lynch Division, Roanoke Knights of Columbus #562, and Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for this wonderful support!

03/11/2026

We are so happy to have you aboard, Mikayla!

03/09/2026

In 1954, when we were still known as the Family Service Association, we added a legal aid service. In 1959, our organization needed more space and moved into this house on King George Avenue!

03/08/2026

We celebrate this special day and want to thank the members of the executive and leadership teams who lead FSRV!

Thanks to Linda, Jamie, Carmen, Jill, Rhianna, Megan, and Maggie for their support and guidance!

03/06/2026

Please go have a great fish dinner TONIGHT and support FSRV and some other amazing nonprofits at the same time!

While you are there, be sure to check out the silent auction as there is something for everyone, including a one-hour helicopter ride for four!

Special thanks to the AOH Roanoke - Father John Lynch Division, Roanoke Knights of Columbus #562, and Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for this wonderful support!

03/04/2026

Thank you, Nadia, for all of your service to FSRV as secretary of our board!

03/02/2026

FSRV was founded in 1901 as the "Charity Organization Society," then soon became "Associated Charities," which we were known as until 1929, when the name changed to the "Family Welfare Society." There were no public welfare departments back then, so we served in that capacity for Roanoke City.

In 1938, with the urging of and with funding from the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, we amended our Charter and became the "Family Service Association." This is our front window, and we were located at 116 Kirk Avenue above Reed's Drug Store. At the time, we were known as a "generalized casework agency," and were licensed by the State as a Foster Care agency. We only had three or four staff members which is so amazing!

02/27/2026

The second event is TONIGHT! Please go have a great meal and support FSRV and some other amazing nonprofits at the same time!

While you are there, be sure to check out the silent auction as there is something for everyone, including a one-hour helicopter ride for four!

Special thanks to the AOH Roanoke - Father John Lynch Division, Roanoke Knights of Columbus #562, and Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for this tremendous support!

🐟✝️ Knights of Columbus Council 562 Lenten Fish Fries Are Back!

Join us every Friday during Lent from February 20th through March 27th at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church for a delicious Lenten tradition the whole family will enjoy!

📍 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018
🕓 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Pricing:
• $15 Adults
• $8 Children (6–12)
• FREE for children 5 & under

Come enjoy a great meal, warm fellowship, and the spirit of the Lenten season with friends, family, and our parish community. Whether you dine in or carry out, we look forward to serving you!

Make Friday nights during Lent something special — come be part of this cherished tradition!