- Innovation and discovery
- Local communities, global vision
- Diversity and independent thought
- Entertainment & the arts
- Education
- Quality of life
- How does this program fit with WHRO's production and programming priorities?
- Is there a need for this type of programming?
- What is the significance or relevance to timely or powerful issues?
- What is the target audience? Are there quantifiable demographics?
- Is the project funded?
- What is the value to funders?
- Are there comparable projects under development in the system?
- What is the potential PBS interest for this production?
- What is the primetime potential?
- Where applicable, what is the quality of on-air creative talent, writer, and director associated with the project?
- Educational component
- Web site extensions
- Outreach potential
- Video or book sales
- After-broadcast sales
- Pledge potential
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Connected to the Community
Here's what we've currently got in the works to bring education, enlightenment, and inspiration to Hampton Roads.
Emerging Leaders Board
Young professionals passionate about public media and supporting its mission. Find out more
Past Community Initiatives
American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative focuses on helping youth succeed in school, career, and life by exploring challenges to entering the workforce facing today's youth. Find out more
Veterans
Hampton Roads is home to over 217,000 veterans. We're currently involved in these initiatives with them:
Veterans Coming Home
Veterans Coming Home explores "what works" for veterans as they return to civilian life sharing both the challenges and success stories of veterans who are making a difference in the workplace, on campus, and in their communities.
Wall of Faces
There are 1,307 names of Virginian Vietnam veterans listed on The Wall. WHRO is proud to spearhead a state-wide initiative and engage partners and community individuals to ensure every Virginian listed has a photo. Find out more
Race: Let's Talk About It
Stories and events that foster conversations about race relations in America. Find out more