🌱 The 140 Fund Seeks Donations + New Lynchburg Mental Health Center

EDITORIAL CORRECTION: The original version of this article misidentified Thomas Seabolt as the founder of The Lighthouse in top story item number three. This version correctly identifies Seabolt as a volunteer of the organization.

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your Monday edition of the Lynchburg Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lynchburg:

1. The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance has created a new revolving loan fund, aimed at building a pot of money that can be used to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. The fund has been named the 140 Fund in honor of the Alliance's 140th anniversary and was created as a way to fill the gap in funding for Lynchburg small business initiatives and support new ideas. The Alliance is asking for donations of $140, or any amount, with a goal of $140,140.40 by the end of the year. (Subscription: Lynchburg News and Advance)
2. Liberty University police are asking for help identifying a person suspected of stealing university property. The police department has provided a photo of the alleged perpetrator and reported that the theft occurred on Mar. 6. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Liberty University Police Department by phone or enter an anonymous tip online. (WSET)
3. A new mental health crisis center has opened in Lynchburg, thanks to the efforts of The Lighthouse and the Focus Point Mental Health team. A volunteer of the Lighthouse Community Center, Thomas Seabolt, was once in need of mental health crisis services and aims to give back to those like himself. The center's goal is to help people in need of services stay out of hospitals as well as support the Lynchburg Police Department. (WSLS 10)

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Today in Lynchburg:

• Community Care Day At Diamond Hill Center (7:00 AM)
• A Plan In Place At Timbrook Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Ladies Fitness At Hope Company (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• These beautiful, historical homes in the heart of Lynchburg are for sale! Some of these properties are move-in ready and others ooze with flipping potential and character. (Lynchburg News and Advance)
• The City of Lynchburg is hiring a direct care manager for the Department of Human Services! This full-time position supports the operation of the youth group home and detention facility, trains and supervises facility staff, and completes administrative tasks. (City of Lynchburg via Twitter)
• Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine has opened its doors in downtown Lynchburg! This unique eatery not only brings authentic Peruvian cuisine to Hill City, but provides dishes influenced by Italian, Chinese, and Hispanic cultures. (WSET)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.