Living Legacy

A community pillar working to elevate vulnerable youth and area residents by providing opportunities for personal development and fellowship. Living Legacy and TheREC are committed to the welfare of the community and are engaging the community, specifically the youth, using healthy prevention strategies while providing a “safe-space” for those that need one. The space was once the Andrew Jackson School and is now known as the West Luray Recreation Center, fondly called TheREC.

past

  • Andrew Jackson School Circa 1924 
  • Luray, Virginia

present

  • West Luray Recreation Center, TheREC  
  • 2017 renovated Andrew Jackson School

 

future

  • Coming Soon! Andrew Jackson School Museum

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Upcoming Events
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  • Events and activities can be found on FAcebook

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    It’s a community effort! Special thank you to Mrs Kathy Frye Veney & Audrey Tutt Smith who helped show a little early Easter 🐣 love 💕 to our youth with coloring, place the egg in the whole, pin📍the tail on the donkey 🫏, build a bunny 🐰 & other fun activities! ... See MoreSee Less

    It’s time for the next event @ The Rec!

    Introducing our first Cake Walk!
    April 13, 2PM @ The Rec
    $.50 a walk OR 3 for $1
    Concessions will also be served!

    Cakes NEEDED!
    If interested in donating, please reach out to us directly or call Taylor Alger at (540)742-4845!
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    It’s time for the next event @ The Rec! 

Introducing our first Cake Walk!
April 13, 2PM @ The Rec
$.50 a walk OR 3 for $1
Concessions will also be served! 

Cakes NEEDED!
If interested in donating, please reach out to us directly or call Taylor Alger at (540)742-4845!

    #BetterTogether
    Over the weekend we received a call from the Logistics Coordinator of Virginia, who said while working the emergency fire efforts in the valley, they’d ordered surpluses of food & needed the excess food given to families in need & heard our organization do it! There are people that may never see your face or hear your name, however, they’ll know of your works! Grateful to be able to serve & also to be known as an organization that gives back within our community!
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    This is wonderful, helping others in need.

    Kindness makes the world go around

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    Over the weekend #TheRec (formally the Andrew Jackson School), shared its history & museum while hosting the Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project #RootsRunDeep Memory Party! Thank you Deidra Mae for leading this event & to all who partnered! To those from various counties & entities including the Shenandoah National Park for supporting this opportunity to learn history, share genealogy & learn the deep roots of our area! ... See MoreSee Less

    Thank you to everyone for coming to Dr’s & those from all over who supported today! Continuing instead of canceling our fundraiser was a bottom of the 9th call, but I’m so glad we used it not only to assist our organization but also these heroes who put their lives on the line daily, this week in particular! Our bake sale raised $2,800 & $1,500 will be given to Luray Fire Department, Stanley Volunteer Fire & Shenandoah Fire! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Thank you for your support!

    Amazing!!!Thanks yall for the support!!

    Very generous of your organization who also relies on the generosity of others❤️

    God Bless You All !!

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    Programing for Community Youth

    Tutoring program allows local students to receive one-on-one assistance with their studies. 

    Youth activities, outings and events to encourage personal development and healthy lifestyle choices. 

    The Mentoring program provides individuals with a mentor to help navigate the beginnings of their life and career.

    Mental Health connects individuals to one another, resources and information. 

    Feeding program operates in conjunction with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to provide nutritious meals to children who are in need of assistance.

    TheRec GYM is a fitness room with instruction and supervision.

    Volunteer Today!

    Volunteer for any of TheREC programs. 

    Community projects - Coming Soon!

    Andrew Jackson school memorial park

    Andrew Jackson School Memorial Park will provide recreational opportunities to the neighborhood in west Luray. Vacant lots behind a former Rosenwald School will be converted to an outdoor facility designed to provide residents access to green space, play areas, picnic spots and walking trails.

    Andrew Jackson School Museum

    Andrew Jackson School Museum will tell the story of the building, the people and the neighboring community.

    community support

    RAISE – a support campaign collecting funds to be used to continue community youth programs, enhance project development, contribute to facility sustainability, and bring more related services to TheREC space.

    Business Sponsors include: