Total Action for Progress

08/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Twisted Track Brewpub for hosting a Pint Night in support of TAP! 🍻💙 Thanks to everyone who stopped by, raised a glass, and helped us raise $200 for TAP!

Keep an eye out for more fun ways to support TAP coming your way. We hope to see you at the next

Photo: Audrey DeCosta, Planner; Angela Penn, President and CEO.

08/27/2026

Celebrating a TAP Legend! 🎉

Former TAP President and CEO Ted Edlich was recently honored with the Vision & Values Award from Friendship Retirement Community, recognizing his outstanding leadership, commitment to community, and dedication to creating a stronger future for our region.

Congratulations, Ted! We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and the lasting impact you’ve made in our

Photo 1: TAP President & CEO, Angela Penn; Former TAP President & CEO, Ted Edlich
Photo 2: Mignon Chubb-Hale, Nathaniel Bishop, Ted and Liz Edlich
Photo 3: Vision & Values Honorees: Richard Chubb, Kris Tilley-Lubbs and Ted Edlich

08/26/2026

TAP team members had the opportunity to attend the Virginia Credit Union Financial Success for Women Summit on Monday at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, and the feedback is in: It was an amazing event! 🙌

From valuable financial insights to inspiring conversations, our team came away with great information and fresh perspectives to support financial success and empowerment.

Thank you to Virginia Credit Union for hosting such a meaningful and informative event! 💙

Photo L-R: Chantell Mack, Human Resources Assistant; Audrey DeCosta, Planner; Angela Penn, President and CEO; A.D. Herzel, Planner

08/11/2026

⏰ Only 1½ weeks left to nominate a community leader who inspires change!

There’s still time to submit your nomination for the 2026 Cabell Brand Hope Award but the deadline is quickly approaching!

Each year, TAP honors one outstanding Roanoke Valley community member whose leadership, public service, and dedication to social change embody the legacy of TAP founder Cabell Brand.

🌟 Know someone who is making a lasting difference in our community? Nominate them!

📅 Nominations close Friday, August 21.

Help us recognize someone whose commitment to our community deserves to be celebrated. ❤️

👉 Submit your nomination today: https://tapintohope.org/hopeaward/

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Talent in the Star Winners! 👑✨

What an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible creativity, confidence, and talent of our Tomorrow's Leaders participants!

After an inspiring showcase of singing, dancing, spoken word, and more, we're proud to recognize this year's outstanding performers:

🏆 1st Place: Shrevula (Cooper Wood & Nevaeh Young)
🥈 2nd Place: Ahriya Shipman
🥉 3rd Place: Lily Snare

👑 Tomorrow's Leaders King & Queen: Ahriya Shipman & Josiah Hardy

Every young person who took the stage, or worked behind the scenes, demonstrated courage, dedication, and remarkable talent. From our performers to our student production team, each participant helped make this year's Talent in the Star a night to remember.

A heartfelt thank you to the families, volunteers, mentors, judges, and community members who came out to support our youth. Your encouragement helps these young leaders shine both on and off the stage.

Congratulations once again to all of our participants and winners! We can't wait to see what you'll accomplish next! 🌟

08/04/2026

Join us one week from today, August 11th, for a TAP Pint Night at Twisted Track Brewpub! A portion of sales will go direct to support the important programs at TAP.

08/03/2026

TAP Day would not be TAP Day without our RAFFLE WINNERS! Plus this years inaugural TAP Spades Tournament winning duo!

08/03/2026

Annette Lewis, TAP's former President & CEO joined us for TAP Day, decked out in all of this years TAP Day gear!

07/31/2026

TAP Day employee fun underway!!!