05/27/2026
We are thrilled to have TEN Friendship team members recognized as heroes by United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge. For the past three years, they recognized the unsung individuals making a powerful impact across Virginia’s Blue Ridge. The Heroes Project honors those who go above and beyond to strengthen our community every day—often without recognition, including:
• Amanda Lovelace, Registered medication Aide, The Oaks
• Courtney Ingraham, Restaurant Manager, Richfield
• Dana Stultz, Administrative Care Coordinator, The Oaks
• Denielle Morrison, Campus Director of Dining Services, Richfield
• Kierra Boxley, CNA Resource Pool, Home Care
• Linda Hefner, Administrative Care Coordinator, JCT
• Leslie Wilfong, Administrative Assistant, FIL
• Marlene Conner, Registered Medication Aide, FAL
• Morgan Andrews, LPN, The Oaks
• Whitney Nichols, DON, Richfield Health Center
Congratulations to this phenomenal group of team members! For their dedication, they will be recognized at the Celebrate United dinner at the Hotel Roanoke on June 4.