Central and Southwest Virginia
Nonprofit Help in Central and Southwest Virginia
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
Roanoke and Lynchburg sit about an hour apart along Route 460, and both have poverty rates near twice the state level. EAESSI offers nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg by connecting women with free screening and helping students pay for college.
Based in
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone
(706) 294-9100- MammogramsWomen 39 to 64
- ScholarshipsNever repaid
- FAFSA helpFree
- Cost to you$0
- 18.3%Roanoke residents in poverty
- 17.4%Lynchburg residents in poverty
- 9.7%Virginia residents in poverty
- 28.4Lynchburg median age
Roanoke and Lynchburg figures from Census Bureau ACS estimates reported by StateDemographics for Roanoke and Lynchburg. Virginia from Census QuickFacts.
Our programs
Help for families in the region
How does EAESSI help in this part of Virginia?Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here, we help women enroll in Every Woman's Life and connect with local free clinics. Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open to students across Virginia.
Free mammogram help
We help uninsured women 39 to 64 enroll in Every Woman's Life for nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg and follow up after results.
About free mammogramsFree screenings
Pap tests and follow up tests through Every Woman's Life for women who qualify.
About free screeningsScholarships
Scholarships in Central Virginia for students with need, solid grades and service.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Roanoke and Lynchburg with free guidance for families.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Public speaking, teamwork and service ideas for Roanoke and Lynchburg teens.
About youth leadershipGive
Gifts fund screenings, scholarships and youth programs. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
Strong local partners, one call away
Why call EAESSI from Roanoke or Lynchburg?Both cities have state screening partners and strong free clinics. As a source of nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg, we point women to the right one and stay with them through results.
State screening in both cities
Carilion Clinic runs Every Woman's Life Roanoke screening, and the Lynchburg City Health Department runs it in Lynchburg.
Four free clinics
Bradley, Fralin, Community Access Network and the Free Clinic of Central Virginia are among the free clinics in Roanoke and Lynchburg.
College towns
Lynchburg is home to several colleges, and Roanoke has Hollins nearby.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
The region at a glance
Two cities, nearly twice the state poverty rate
About 18.3 percent of Roanoke residents and 17.4 percent of Lynchburg residents live in poverty, compared with 9.7 percent statewide.
When money is tight, screening often waits. Good nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg helps women get checked sooner.
Residents in poverty
Census Bureau ACS estimates
- Roanoke18.3%
- Lynchburg17.4%
- Virginia9.7%
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls to EAESSI about nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg start with one of these four.
"I lost my job in Roanoke and my insurance with it."
You may qualify for free mammograms in Southwest Virginia through Every Woman's Life.
Apply for a free mammogram"I live in Lynchburg and do not know where to go."
We will point you to the closest site.
Mammogram without insurance"My daughter starts college in Lynchburg next year."
Scholarships in Central Virginia and FAFSA help can close the gap.
Apply for a scholarship"I run a clinic and want a referral partner."
We help each woman reach her appointment.
Healthcare partnersLocal resources
Free and low cost help in the region
These sites serve uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, Virginia Navigator and Virginia Navigator Lynchburg. The statewide Every Woman's Life line is 1-866-395-4968, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
- Carilion Every Woman's LifeRoanoke, (540) 985-8196Screening
- Lynchburg City Health Department307 Alleghany Avenue, Lynchburg, (434) 477-5990Screening
- Bradley Free Clinic1240 Third Street SW, Roanoke, (540) 344-5156Free clinic
- Free Clinic of Central Virginia1016 Main Street, Lynchburg, (434) 847-5866Free clinic
In this region
Cities in Central and Southwest Virginia
Each page lists local screening sites and free clinics.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What families in the region read before they reach out for nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg.
Get started
One call points you to help
Tell us where you live and what you need. We will point you to free screening near you and check what college help you qualify for.
Call (706) 294-9100 to reach a nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg team that knows your community. You can also give to support local women and students.
Evelyn Ancrum Education Support Systems, Inc. (EAESSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Eligibility rules and income guidelines apply to screening help. Figures on this page link to their sources and may change.
Frequently asked questions
Families in the region ask us
Does EAESSI pay for mammograms in Roanoke or Lynchburg?
Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here, we help you enroll in Every Woman's Life, which offers free screening to women who qualify.
Who runs Every Woman's Life in Roanoke?
Carilion Clinic takes part in the program. Call (540) 985-8196, according to Carilion Clinic.
Who runs Every Woman's Life in Lynchburg?
The Lynchburg City Health Department at 307 Alleghany Avenue, according to Virginia Navigator.
Can students here apply for EAESSI scholarships?
Yes. As a source of nonprofit help in Roanoke and Lynchburg, our scholarship and FAFSA guidance is open to students across Virginia.
Do I need a Social Security number?
No. Every Woman's Life does not require one, according to Sentara.
How do I reach EAESSI?
Call (706) 294-9100 or email tancrum@eaessi.org.