F.R.E.E. in the News
F.R.E.E. is open to exploring press and partnership opportunities with other entities serving the state of Virginia.
For marketing or event inquries, contact our Marketing Manager, Charlotte Rose.
Explore our recent press and event archives below.
October 5, 2026
F.R.E.E. Proudly Sponsors 'Pathways to Possibilities' Event and Manual Wheelchairs for Appalachian Independence Center
F.R.E.E. joined forces with the Appalachian Independence Center at 'Pathways to Possibilities' in Abingdon, VA to help participants experience the challenges of navigating everyday spaces in a manual wheelchair.
Our Executive Director, Tracy Meador, also served as a keynote speaker, sharing how individuals in the Smyth County area can receive equipment gifts through F.R.E.E.!
Need mobility equipment in Smyth County? We're here to help!
Visit our local office at 1205 E. Lee Hwy., Chilhowie, VA 24319, or reach out to the local Program Manager to learn more.
October 5, 2026
F.R.E.E. Proudly Sponsors 'Pathways to Possibilities' Event and Manual Wheelchairs for Appalachian Independence Center
F.R.E.E. joined forces with the Appalachian Independence Center at 'Pathways to Possibilities' in Abingdon, VA to help participants experience the challenges of navigating everyday spaces in a manual wheelchair.
Our Executive Director, Tracy Meador, also served as a keynote speaker, sharing how individuals in the Smyth County area can receive equipment gifts through F.R.E.E.!
Need mobility equipment in Smyth County? We're here to help!
Visit our local office at 1205 E. Lee Hwy., Chilhowie, VA 24319, or reach out to the local Program Manager to learn more.
July 23, 2026
CCOA Recognizes F.R.E.E. with 2026 Best Practices Award and Ceremony
The Commonwealth Council on Aging presents F.R.E.E. with 2026 Best Practices award.
“The Best Practices Awards winners and nominees represent a powerful signal of what we value as a society,” said the council’s Best Practices Awards Committee Chair Dr. Tracey Gendron.
“By elevating innovative, person-centered approaches, they not only demonstrate excellence but also set a standard that inspires others to reimagine how we support, respect, and empower older adults.”
May 27, 2026
F.R.E.E. Holds Ribbon Cutting in Smyth Co.
Rural expansion throughout Southwest Virginia aims to provide mobility for the people with the greatest vulnerability.
Support from The Wellspring Foundation and the Smyth County Community Foundation aided in providing our services to this new community.
Additional partnership with the Goodwill Industries of Tenn/VA continue to equip the circular donation lifecycle that F.R.E.E. provides through gifting gently used mobility equipment.