Virginia Tech industrial design students partnered with a Rockbridge County manufacturer to create 50 backpacks for people struggling with addiction and homelessness. The backpacks will be given to people in Roanoke and surrounding communities.

Lily Mott
Lily Mott is a multimedia journalist studying politics and journalism at Washington and Lee University. She serves as a reporter and anchor for the university's broadcast, The Rockbridge Report, and writes for the university's newspaper. She is particularly interested in covering education and local politics. Contact: mottl23@mail.wlu.edu.