Help us bring hope to those who are struggling with mental health challenges.
The Mission of Family Service of Roanoke Valley is to support individuals and families as they journey toward lives of emotional wellness, healthy relationships, and a future filled with hope.
Family Service of Roanoke Valley is asking us to rally our friends, family, and networks to support their work. By making a donation to our duo, you will help support more Family Service Counseling, Youth Development, Healthy Relationship Groups, Public Guardianship, and Personal Affairs Management services for the Roanoke Valley. This funding will help bring hope to those who are struggling with a mental health challenge.
Please consider supporting our Celebrity Champion Duo and giving to Family Service of Roanoke Valley!
(Please note that donations are non-refundable).
Jessica Beemer currently serves as the President of the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, Inc (JLRV). She joined the organization 7 years ago to connect with like-minded women leaders committed to bettering the local community. She has served in multiple leadership positions during her tenure, including time on both the Management Team and the Governance Board.
In 2019, Jessica was named an "Emerging Leader" by the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) and represented Roanoke County Public Schools at the national ASBO conference. She currently is employed by the County of Roanoke as the Assistant Director of Finance and Management Services and is a registered Certified Public Accountant.
Jessica is mother to three young children and strongly supports mental health care as a community priority. She encourages you to support the great work of Family Service of Roanoke Valley.
Lydia Higgs is Executive Vice President of the JLRV. After earning her M.S. degree in Genetic
Counseling from Arcadia University (with distinction) and her board certification, Lydia became one of the first licensed certified genetic counselors in Virginia when the state began licensing the profession in 2017. Higgs is also a faculty instructor at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and co-authored two papers published in the leading peer-reviewed professional journal for genetic counselors. She is a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts, a member of the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley and is a volunteer speaker at the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School, encouraging those interested in her field to keep learning. “By bringing this information into our community and educating people about the field, I hope to help others live a more informed and healthful life and inspire the next generation of providers to embrace genetics as a resource,” she says.
