CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Over 300 participants registered for UVA’s 4th Annual Community Bridges 5K, walking and running to support four local nonprofits: the Ivy Creek Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
UVA President Jim Ryan organized the 5K to strengthen the relationship between the university and its neighbors.
“It’s all part of being a better neighbor to surrounding communities, and we want to make sure that we’re reaching out to those who are able to help the community best,” said Bethanie Glover, UVA Deputy Spokesperson…