OAR-Jefferson Area Community Corrections

08/26/2026

Please join us Thursday 8/27 at 8:15 am to celebrate the 240th Commencement of Charlottesville-Albemarle Recovery Court. Graduation will be held at Charlottesville Circuit Court, light refreshments to follow

08/26/2026

Please join us on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for the 18th and 19th graduates of the Fluvanna Recovery Court.

CORRECTION: Graduation will begin at 12:30 p.m. At the Fluvanna County Circuit Court.

08/25/2026

07/24/2026

Earlier this week, OAR celebrated the 300th graduate of the Moral Reconation Therapy program (MRT). This milestone represents 300 clients who have committed to meaningful change through hard work, dedication and self-reflection. To anyone and everyone who has committed to MRT, we celebrate your achievement and the positive steps you have taken towards personal growth, and a brighter future.

Thank you to our facilitators who have invested their time each week to help motivate our clients to make positive changes - your work is also an investment in supporting a positive community!

07/15/2026

📣 PLEASE SHARE! PLEASE SHARE! PLEASE SHARE! 📣

Calling all families in Charlottesville and the surrounding counties! Join us for our Youth One-Stop Shop on the Jefferson School lawn!

🎉 If you’re 21 and under, this event is for you! Bring your kids and get connected to opportunities designed just for young people.

We’re bringing together 40+ community service providers ready to support youth and their families with resources, information, and connections—all in one place!

Come enjoy: ✅ Community resources ✅ Fun activities ✅ Giveaways ✅ Food ✅ Youth-focused services ✅ And so much more!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with organizations that are here to help our youth thrive.

Spread the word, invite a friend, and we’ll see you there!

JeffersonSchool SupportOurYouth

07/15/2026

📅 Save the Date for National Night Out 2026!

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office invites you and your family to join us for an evening of community, connection, and fun at National Night Out!

📍 Hoover Ridge Park
📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM

Come meet local law enforcement and community partners while enjoying food, activities, and family-friendly fun. This free event is open to everyone and is a great opportunity to build relationships with those who serve our community.

Stronger together. Safer together. We can’t wait to see you there!

06/30/2026

Please join us in celebrating the 238th Charlottesville-Albemarle Recovery Court Commencement July 2nd, 2026 at 8:15 am in Charlottesville Circuit Court. We look forward to celebrating our soon-to-be graduate!

06/30/2026

Let's all try to stay cool with this heatwave! Below are local Cville and Albemarle resources for cooling centers. You may also use this link to find cooling centers by zipcode:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-public-health-tracking/climate-weather/cooling-centers/

Albemarle County Office Building Lobbies:
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville
1600 5th St., Charlottesville VPM

Greenwood Community Center: 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet (9 a.m.–6 p.m.) VPM

The Haven: 112 W. Market St., Charlottesville VPM

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library System: All branches open for cooling; check individual hours VPM

Key Recreation Center: 800 E. Market St., Charlottesville VPM

Tonsler Recreation Center: 501 Cherry Ave., Charlottesville VPM
Salvation Army: 297 Ridge St., Charlottesville (water available) VPM

University of Virginia Libraries: Charles L. Brown Science & Engineering Library, Clemons Library, Harrison Institute, Edgar Shannon Library — varying hours by day VPM

Yancey Community Center: 7625 Porters Road, Esmont (9 a.m.–6 p.m.) VPM

This map was created to help community members find a Cooling Center. These are places where you can go to stay cool on hot days. Most locations are not shelters. If you need housing or healthcare assistance, contact Virginia 211. During extreme heat, spending time in a cooler environment will help....

06/27/2026

The UVA Pipelines & Pathways monthly Pop Up is back next week! 🚀 Stop by for free, personalized job search assistance, resume reviews, and direct help applying to open positions at the university.

🏥Morrison Healthcare will be there to share information about open positions (grill cook, prep cook, food service worker, and patient dining associate) and conduct on the spot interviews!

🗓 Monday, June 29th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Virginia Career Works (944 Glenwood Station Lane, Ste 103)
🅿️ Free parking available right out front!

This event is 100% FREE, open to the public, and requires no registration. Just walk in and connect with a team member who is ready to help you succeed. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]