What happens when people pool their energy and resources in support of a vision? Dreams start to take shape. Richmondmom.com worked with Nurture during our 2013 Dream Baby Shower Contest and we’re really excited to see where this wonderful start-up nonprofit is headed! They’ve launched their first fundraising campaign to develop a dedicated maternity [...]
Thanks again Richmond – for supporting Safe Harbor through the annual cocktail party. What an awesome response! Safe Harbor’s Annual Cocktail Party raised over $15,000 to support the agency’s work assisting those surviving sexual and domestic violence and promoting healthy relationships and healthy sexuality. Over 100 guests attended the event Friday, November 8, 2013 at [...]
Many of us have dreamed of becoming parents, but for the 11% of women and 7.2% of men (according to the CDC) who struggle with infertility, the road to parenthood isn’t all that easy. In addition to taking an emotional toll, the cost of fertility treatments can be staggering. The Race to Parenthood is a [...]
As we head into the holiday months, many Richmond moms and dads begin to think about gifts for children. But many moms and dads aren’t able to give their children gifts for many different reasons. Since it is a ‘giving season’, this might be the perfect time to give to others and teach our children [...]
Have you considered supporting the St. Jude Give Thanks.Walk right here in Richmond on November 23rd? They make it easy to help – and registration is free! Then fundraise! St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a place close to my heart. I have had the opportunity to visit St. Jude in Memphis, Tennessee in 2001, [...]
Ashland MOPS and MOMS Next is combining a Christmas tradition with a wonderful cause. When you purchase discounted tickets to the Concert Ballet of Virginia’s The Nutcracker $2 of your purchase will got to Ashland MOPS and MOMS Next’s fundraiser to provide support for Hanover Safe Place, provide scholarships, and more. According to the MOPS & MOMS [...]
Richmond moms are always inspiring us with their creativity, persistence, and ability to overcome overwhelming situations. And now it’s happened again! Young 14-yr-old Brandon (Brad) Farbstein has a rare skeletal condition that has resulted in ongoing orthopedic issues and surgeries. To overcome his mobility challenges, he dreams about one day owning a custom Segway. To [...]
Richmondmom.com has always been a strong supporter of Safe Harbor. We are excited to learn of this most recent grant from the UPS Foundation to help provide essential services for those who need it! Safe Harbor received a $22,300 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The grant will be used towards [...]
More than 3,000 children have been identified as homeless in Richmond, VA. Some are sleeping in cars, on the streets - and the more fortunate spend a night in shelters or in rundown motels. Most don’t know if they’ll have a place to sleep each night. HomeAgain is working to make a difference in the [...]
Shaka Smart Partners with BonfireFunds.com for 30-Day Campaign Benefiting FRIENDS Association for Children T-shirt fundraiser aims to be largest for Richmond start-up to date Seriously? Basketball coach turned fundraiser? Yep and we are super-excited about this 30 day race against time to raise $100,000 for a very worth cause. It’s all thanks to Shaka and [...]
