IN OUR COMMUNITY

We love our neighborhood!  In the projects described here, the First Baptist partners with other groups in Radford and the greater New River Valley to share friendship, hope, and help.

HEAD START

We serve the Head Start students of Radford and Fairlawn through several initiatives each year, including “Joy Boxes” (winter break fine motor skills boxes) and “Bridge Bags” (summer break fine motor skills boxes).

THE RADFORD CLOTHING BANK

We help fund and staff this citywide effort to provide essential clothing for struggling families. The Clothing Bank also provides new clothing for children at the start of each school year and works to ensure every child has a warm winter coat.

AUGUST KIDS

We give and serve each summer with August Kids. August Kids, an initiative of the Radford Clothing Bank, ensures that eligible Radford City Schools students get off to a good start with new clothes and shoes each year. Through this program, students receive gift cards to shop at our local Walmart.

RADFORD/FAIRLAWN DAILY BREAD

We support the local soup kitchen by providing warm lunches on weekdays year-round. FBCR members were instrumental in starting this ministry.

WHITE CHRISTMAS

A tradition for many generations at First Baptist, each year at Christmas, the congregation collects enough food, meat, and dairy products to supply 35 needy families in our community with a hearty Christmas pantry stock-up.   Volunteers of all ages get together for "Boxing Party Night" to sort and box the food for distribution.

THE RADFORD ELF SHELF

We are proud to give to and serve at The Radford Elf Shelf each December. The Elf Shelf serves as a welcoming place where families in need can receive assistance during the holiday season, helping ensure every child experiences the joy and warmth of this special time. By participating, we join a compassionate community dedicated to making the holidays brighter for local families.