FOCUS. FEARLESS. FIT.
LFT values and honors the service and sacrifice of Charlottesville’s military families by offering skill-building workshops and opportunities for engaging in community to help veterans and military families to grow personally and together.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Polo Picnic
Sunday July 27
12-3:30PM
FREE
Join LFT on Sunday July 27th for a low-key summer potluck picnic with military and first responder friends and family! *Tonya will arrive early to grab a section as close to the entrance of the polo grounds as possible. Look for the LFT flags.
We will gather under canopies to watch the beautiful horses play numerous matches over the afternoon. Admission is free but you need to bring a few things. Please bring yourself, a friend, a dish or 2 to share, your sunscreen, and something to sit on. LFT will provide fried chicken, water, and lemonade.
Location: King Family Vineyard Roseland Farm Rd Rd Crozet, Va 22932.
Registration is greatly appreciated
Bingo Blitz!
Wednesday, July 9 2025
6:00-8:30PM (Doors open at 5:30)
$10 entry & 1 Bingo Book (9 games)
$5/book after entry ALL ARE WELCOME
FOOD, DRINKS, SNACKS, BEER & WINE will all be available for purchase.
9 Games! 3 Winners each game! Prizes for all ages!
Come join us for some wonderful family friendly fun at the Stanardsville American Legion Post 128!
*All Bingo profits will go toward programs for veterans and military families through LFT. All food and raffle proceeds will go toward the wonderful offerings of the American Legion Post 128.
Location: Stanardsville American Legion Post 128 636 Madison Rd Stanardsville, Va 22973
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10 Years of Partnership STOMP
American Legion, LFT, & Chestnut Grove Church
Saturday Aug 23 1-3PM
FREE
Join us for a FUN celebration commemorating 10 years of collaboration & partnership serving the veteran and military family communities of the greater Charlottesville area. ALL friends of Post 74, LFT, CGC & the military community of Cville are encouraged and welcome to attend!
Line Dancing, Dance Instruction, Country Music, Fun Games, Crafts for Kids & Food for ALL!
Location: American Legion Post #74 3025 Louisa Rd. Keswick, Va 22946
Registration will open soon.
CULTIVATING LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY.
Living Free Together shares real strategies with real military families
for restoring and strengthening relationships.
This community is so AMAZING! It is for all ages of active duty, veterans and /or their spouses and children from all branches of service in the US Armed Forces. There is always so much to talk about and learn:
- Spouse of US Army, Retired
By the Numbers
Our programs and events remain in forward motion year after year due to the dedication of our neighbors, friends, and countless community partners. Here are some notable numbers from 2023.
Participants surveyed were willing to invite friends
and family to join.
Enrichment programs are always free to
participants. Donations go directly to programs.
Months this year that various programs were offered.
Of families plan surveyed plan to participate in other
programs.
30+
95%
100%
100%
12
Families each year are supported and loved
MY LIVING FREE STORY
“This program gives us the opportunity to learn as a family about how to communicate and plan better. It provides us with the challenge to observe and identify areas where we can improve our family together. ”
— US Army, Currently Deployed
family enrichment
family partnership
FIT-Mental Wellness
While the other workshops strengthen families, FIT programs are designed to address topics and issues that may be keeping adult military personnel, veterans, and first responders from truly thriving. Topics addressed may include living with trauma, employment enrichment, supporting each other, financial wellness and relational wholeness.