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When a Donation Isn’t Really a Donation
After working in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years, I’ve come to realize that the part I enjoy the least is donor stewardship and...
Joseph Lyttle
Aug 72 min read


Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos
It’s been four months since my last blog post—not because I haven’t had anything to say, but because the past several months have been...
Joseph Lyttle
Jul 92 min read


Setting the Record Straight: The Community Connections Expo and Incorrect Information from the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Department
On Tuesday, March 18th, FAHASS will proudly host our 2nd Annual Community Connections Expo at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. This...
Joseph Lyttle
Mar 32 min read


Project 2030: A Progressive Roadmap for America's Future
Project 2030: A Progressive Roadmap for America's Future Introduction Project 2030 is a comprehensive vision for the future, designed to...
Joseph Lyttle
Feb 74 min read


Healthcare: Reserved for the Rich
On December 4, 2024, 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson , was shot and killed shortly before 7 a.m. in New York City....
Joseph Lyttle
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Birthday dread and the 2024 Election
A few days ago, I celebrated my birthday, but it was tough. I often experience seasonal depression that sets in shortly before my...
Joseph Lyttle
Nov 12, 20242 min read


The New Dominion Podcast
I was recently interviewed for a local podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZbroM1TDIQ1hOUIXB4Axz?si=Od-xtI5zT1Cbb_vZHO1YUQ&nd=1&dl...
Joseph Lyttle
Oct 23, 20241 min read


I saw what you did there...
In a 1966 essay titled “A Report from Occupied Territory,” the renowned literary and historical figure James Baldwin wrote, “I can’t...
Joseph Lyttle
Sep 10, 20242 min read


My 40's: A reflection on aging
Why does it seem like everyone’s birthday is in August? I’m seriously considering dipping into my retirement funds just to cover all...
Joseph Lyttle
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Fredericksburg Free Press - LGBTQ Liaison Program
Our local newspaper wrote an article about my advocacy for an LGBTQ Liaison Officer Program with the city police....
Joseph Lyttle
Jun 28, 20241 min read


Embracing True LGBTQ Allyship: A Win-Win for Businesses and Communities
(Blog post written for the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce on 6/13/24) In today's evolving social landscape, the importance of being...
Joseph Lyttle
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Pride Center FXBG
One of the benefits of my job is seeing the positive impacts on the community. Moving to Fredericksburg, Virginia, has been one of the...
Joseph Lyttle
May 22, 20242 min read


Lack of awareness or planned?
This isn't going to be a long post. Too many professionals have already written about it and will write more in days to come. That being...
Joseph Lyttle
May 16, 20241 min read
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