Stephanie Sabin

1 week ago | wydaily.com | Stephanie Sabin

WILLIAMSBURG — Pet Supplies Plus has achieved a remarkable achievement in its ongoing commitment to supporting local animal welfare efforts. Over the past three years, the locally-owned store and its customers have donated more than 25,000 pet items, including food, toys, bedding, and essential supplies, to local animal shelters and rescue organizations. The milestone donation underscores the store’s commitment to enhancing the lives of the homeless and rescued animals in the community.

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Stephanie Sabin

WILLIAMSBURG — After surviving an abusive relationship and reclaiming her voice, Williamsburg resident Autumn Baker developed a vendetta against abusers and decided to use her voice to promote awareness, support, and change. She created “Almost Oblivious,” a podcast that seeks to shatter the silence around domestic violence and make a difference, one story at a time.

2 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Stephanie Sabin

YORK COUNTY — Becky Mosbrucker believes in making connections with those near and far, especially with like-minded women. Her desire to make those connections led her to start the female network group Stronger Together Tribe. As an author, podcaster, women’s empowerment/awareness coach and founder of Forward Safety Training, Mosbrucker feels that support and camaraderie from other women play a key role in her success. Mosbrucker participated in our Ten Questions series in May 2023.

3 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Stephanie Sabin

Kids, Cats and K9's JAMES CITY COUNTY — Local elementary students are helping shelter pets get adopted through the Kids, Cats, and K9 program established by animal welfare advocate Bob Tubbs. The program’s purpose is to bring awareness to shelter animals by connecting them to students who draw a picture of the pet and write an accompanying story that is shared in the community. The program has also taught the kids about animal welfare and compassion.

3 weeks ago | wydaily.com | Stephanie Sabin

JAMESTOWN — A March storm wreaked havoc on a main cabin at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center, causing the organization to scramble for ways to clean up and rebuild before the summer campers return. The cabin — which holds 30 beds — is almost always filled to capacity for each summer camping session and is crucial to the success of the programs.