COAR is a diverse group of students serving community needs through an active exchange of service and learning while continually striving to find solutions to problems that challenge the community. COAR sponsors multiple weekly programs and six major annual events. The purpose of all COAR programs and events is to build strong community relations between UMW students and the Greater Fredericksburg community through service. Any UMW student who has a desire to serve UMW and the Greater Fredericksburg community can get involved with COAR.