The REC

Luray, VA

What is the REC Center and Living Legacy?

Who We Are

The REC is part of the Living Legacy which is a community nonprofit with a primary focus on underprivileged youth of various backgrounds including poverty, addiction, and abuse.

Living Legacy is the umbrella non-profit that oversees “The Rec”, Historic Andrew Jackson Museum, and Restoration Park.

Our Mission

“To enhance the physical, economic, and social landscape of Page County, Virginia by fostering community development initiatives that uplift individuals, families, children, and neighborhoods. Grounded in divine principles, we aim to combat poverty and its effects by offering programs that focus on restoration, recreation, education, and self-sufficiency.

Our goal is to build hope, rejuvenate the spirit of togetherness, and empower all members of the community to create a thriving, unified environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow, prosper, and contribute.”

What We Do at the “Rec”

We offer after school programming Monday -Friday with programs ranging from:

Life Skills Education (financial education, goal setting, cooking, cleaning)
Mentoring
Community Outings
Community Partnerships
Trauma Support
Arts & Crafts
Video Games
Outdoor recreation (basketball, soccer,
free play, playground)
Gym
Social and Emotional & Prevention Education

Positive Youth Development

Build Communication Skills
Build Self Esteem
Develop proper conduct
Personal Development Skills
Intake, Assessments & Creating of Individualized Goal/Support Plans
Providing updates and check ins with parents to discuss youth needs
Organize check ins with school administrators, teachers, case managers, etc.)
Improving communication and networking services to at-risk youth

Outdoor Recreation – Restoration Park

Basketball
Football
Soccer
Kickball
Playground Equipment

Andrew Jackson School Museum

Share the history of our county and community
Historic Rosenwald School
History and Culture of Page County’s black communities and education

News & Updates from The REC

New Classes at The Rec

Sep 16, 2025 | News & Updates

I’m excited! We’ve just crossed another mile marker at The Rec! We now offer #Tutoring, #CareerPlanning, #Etiquette Classes, #HomeEc, #Emotional Development & #Economic Development programs Monday-Thursday. Through local partnerships these skill sets in addition...

BBQ Chicken Dinner

Jul 31, 2025 | Events

BBQ CHICKEN DINNER SALE, this Saturday, August 2 at 1:30pm, at The Rec! $10 Meals are $10 each! To pre-pay, comment or message, tickets will be available with pickup times! We’ll have meals reserved for walk in, first come, first served! You can pay or donate via...

Wish Upon a Star

Apr 28, 2025 | News & Updates

A night to remember! More than a fundraiser, an opportunity for the community to meet our board, volunteers & staff, to learn the long lasting implications of our daily efforts toward the youth of our country & to Wish Upon a Star! Knowing our youth are the...