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The Community Idea Stations are a family of public broadcasting stations (PBS and NPR) owned by Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation that work together to strengthen communities, empower families and inform citizens throughout central Virginia.

The Community Idea Stations…
support teachers by training them on how to integrate technology into their curriculums, bringing energy and excitement into the classroom and giving students the capabilities they need to succeed.

empower parents to take an active role in their children’s education – by using hands-on workshops to teach parents and child care providers how to combine viewing of PBS children’s programs with related learning activities and reading, to promote emergent literacy skills and equip children with a greater vocabulary, preparing them for success in school.

present news and information in objective, responsible fashion, giving viewers (on programs like Newshour with Jim Lehrer and Frontline) and listeners (on programs like Morning Edition and All Things Considered) a chance to thoughtfully and fairly develop perspectives and conclusions about our community, our country, and our world.

raise awareness about the difficulties and challenges that people in our community are facing – by connecting those in need with those who can help through locally-produced programs like Perspective, Virginia Currents and local follow up programs to national PBS issues-based programs.

give people the chance to experience places, arts, and cultures that they may never see or hear otherwise, through programs such as Performance Today, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Globe Trekker and Great Performances – enriching lives and affording the opportunity for listeners and viewers to experience a much larger world.

provide a forum to showcase the local arts and local artists in our community, such as the American Youth Harp Ensemble, the Latin Ballet of Virginia, Terri Allard, Bio Ritmo and Susan Greenbaum on locally-produced programs such as The Community Idea Stations Present and The Music Seen – encouraging those who are showcased and inspiring those who dream of being showcased.

Community Support is our foundation
If you’re a member of the Community Idea Stations, thank you. Your support is vital. You are making a difference in our community.

If you’re not a member, please join us. You can make an investment in our community through your membership support.

Strengthening communities. Empowering families. Informing citizens. Join Us.