Sometimes the simplest ideas grow into something really powerful.
Talley Baratka had exactly that idea:100 women donating $1,000 each to transform 1 nonprofit with $100,000 grant.
Now in it’s fifth year, Impact 100 has doubled the impact with 200 women (both individuals and circles ) giving $1,000 each to present two nonprofits with $100,000 grants.
By pooling the money together, Impact 100 is able to make a stronger impact to organizations which focus on women and children’s issues in the areas of: Education, Family, Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and the Environment and Sustainability.
The yearlong process culminates with the Big Give, happening Tuesday, May 13, where members will hear brief presentations from the finalists – then vote and award the grant on the spot.
The four local nonprofits will be hoping to receive the generous grant:
Education: Higher Achievement, which is striving to close the educational opportunity gap during the pivotal middle school years. As a grant recipient, Higher Education would partner with the MathScience Innovation Center to update the science, technology, engineering and math curriculum. Aimed at better preparing underserved students in grades 5-8 for today’s rapidly changing careers, updated offerings would include new field trip opportunities and hands-on elective classes.
Environment: Boaz & Ruth, which offers training, transitional jobs and economic revitalization to rebuild lives in Highland Park. Boaz & Ruth would use the funds to restore, preserve and enhance the physical and natural surroundings of Highland Park’s North District to create a sustainable community. The grant would help revitalize a 10,000-square-foot row of historic buildings along Meadowbridge Road.
Family: Greater Richmond ARC, which works with families to create life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. ARC would use the grant to build Richmond’s first all-inclusive park. Located on 2.4 acres in Northside, the park would fully accommodate individuals with disabilities and welcome those without.
Health & Wellness: Faison Centers of Excellence, which aims to maximize the long- term potential of people with development disabilities through research, training, and job and residential opportunities. The grant would support the July launch of the Faison Residence, where 30 percent of the 45 apartment units will be rented to tenants with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurological needs. The gated complex will feature a “virtual village” that leverages state-of-the-art technology to connect on-site, trained professionals with these tenants as they pursue semi- independent lives.
Impact 100 begins in May raising money for the 2015 Big Give.
After the Big Give event, Richmond women will have invested $600,000 in the community in it’s five years. Impact 100 invites all women who want to make a difference in their community to become a member.
in Nine States, including Virginia
In-store scratcher cards, and one online entry hold chance to win $1 million;
Local nonprofit also has chance to receive $20,000 donation
Press Release
RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 15, 2014 – Area Fas Mart® stores are launching a promotion on January 15, 2014 that could make one lucky shopper and one online contestant each $1 million richer.
Richmond nonprofits HomeAgain and Caritas were nominated by employees of Fas Mart convenience stores to vie for a chance to win $20,000. In short, HomeAgain and Caritas are among about 15 nonprofits in the markets served by Fas Mart’s parent GPM Investments that could win the $20,000 by accumulating the most votes online at www.WIN1MM.com.
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Fas Mart®’s Million-Dollar Scratch Card Game has two parts:
- An in-store component where customers purchase a specified product, such as a candy bar or soda, to receive a scratcher card and can instantly win cash prizes by scratching off the right boxes; and,
- A second chance to win $1 million – by submitting a code from the bottom of the scratcher card to www.WIN1MM.com. Every game piece has the potential to be a winning card for various cash prizes ($1, $2, $5, $10, $50 and one $1 million card) in a game that includes $5 million in potential prizes.
Fas Mart® has about 20 stores in the Metro Richmond area so there are plenty of locations to visit!
Customers also will be encouraged to vote for their favorite charity among a list, which initially includes about 15 nonprofits nominated by employees in markets served by Fas Mart® parent company GPM Investments, LLC. The nonprofit organization with the most votes will receive a $20,000 donation from GPM – there is no purchase necessary, and anyone can vote for their favorite nonprofit.
“Fas Mart® is all about speed and convenience, helping busy consumers get what they need so that they can get on with their day,” said Bill Reilly, senior vice president, marketing for Fas Mart®. “We’ve designed this promotion for shoppers in a hurry – scratch and go.”
Reilly also emphasized the online component of the promotion. “We’re urging people to play online for another chance to win as well as to vote to make a significant impact on a worthwhile nonprofit.”
For contest rules, more information and to vote for your favorite charity, go to www.WIN1MM.com.
Enjoy and evening of family dance & silent auction with CJSTUF at
the Annual CJ Thumbs Up Ball
Everyone is Invited – Make it a Family Event!
The event will feature:
Live music by Triple Scoop
Silent Auction
Raffle Prizes
Crafts & activities for the kids
Family-friendly food and drinks, including pizza from Pepicelli’s Pizza
Family portraits by
James Murray Photography
Cinderella & Prince Charming courtesy of Dream Entertainers
A visit from our Dancing Fairy
and more….
Tickets are $10 per person*
Saturday, Feb. 8th, 4:30-7:00 pm
Reveille United Methodist Church
4200 Cary Street Richmond, VA 23221
Each ticket includes one entry to the raffle.
Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
Space is limited so register now!
*Children under 3 are free;
Tickets at the door will be $15 (if available)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, January 6, 2014
Richmond, VA – VCU Head Basketball Coach Shaka Smart was again selected as one of 48 NCAA basketball coaches to participate in the 4th Annual ESPN / Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge. The Coaches Charity Challenge is an online voting contest that begins Monday, January 6, 2014 3:00 PM EST. Participating coaches earn money for their chosen charity for each round they advance. The overall winner gets $100,000 for their charity!
Coach Smart has selected FRIENDS Association for Children, a local non-profit agency, which has been serving children and families in the Richmond community for over 140 years. “Maya and I have visited the FRIENDS Centers and have seen firsthand the positive influence they have on the children”, Coach Smart said. “We want to do all we can to help them prepare these children for success in school.”
As the only Virginia coach and university in the competition, Coach Smart is representing the entire Commonwealth which means everyone can show their Virginia pride and support the effort.
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous commitment that Shaka and Maya have made to FRIENDS Association for Children”, said FRIENDS Executive Director, J. David Young. “Their support has had a huge impact on our ability to help our children and families and reach the broader Central Virginia community.”
To cast a vote for Coach Smart and FRIENDS:
- Simply register at espn.com/Infiniti, (or sign on via Facebook)
- Click on the Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge banner to vote.
- Votes can be made daily throughout the contest.
- A vote for Coach Smart helps FRIENDS help our children.
SHAKA AND FRIENDS – SMART FROM THE START. VOTE SMART-EVERYDAY!
Vote for Coach Shaka once per day.
- Round 1 voting runs from 1/6 at 3:00PM ET – 1/26 at 11:59AM ET.
- Round 2 voting runs from 1/27 at 1:00PM ET – 2/16 at 11:59AM ET.
- Round 3 voting runs from 2/17 at 1:00PM ET – 3/2 at 11:59AM ET.
- Final Four voting runs from 3/3 at 1:00PM ET – 3/16 at 11:59AM ET.
Dont forget to vote each day. Winner will be announced on March 16, 2014.
About FRIENDS
FRIENDS operates two multi-service child development centers in Richmond- the John C. Purnell, Jr. Child Development Center in Jackson Ward and the Robert L. Taylor Childcare Center in Church Hill. The agency serves children from low-to-moderate income working families, and offers a broad array of services to help them gain critical literacy and developmental skills needed to succeed in school and in life. These services also help children achieve a greater understanding and appreciation of their community and the world around them. Learn more about FRIENDS by visiting FriendsRVA.org.
If you can only participate in one event to help others this year, then HandsOn Day 2013 might be the perfect event for you! It’s Saturday, October 29, 2013 and it’s a day of helping others with hands-on projects and making a difference.
What is HandsOn Day?
It’s a day when people come together to work for the good of others. Volunteers complete necessary work with more than 50 different projects available. They include projects with nonprofit, government, and community organizations – and even schools! There are projects in many different areas including projects working with animal rescue organizations, faith based projects, children’s programs, hospice, eldercare needs, healthcare, parks & recreation, and much more. Click here for a complete list.
Who Volunteers?
Everyone!
Volunteers receive supplies and no special skills are required – just a big heart! Volunteers can create teams with friends and family, or work with other people they’ve never met. There are plenty of places to volunteer. Registration closes 24 hours before the day. You can download more details here.
There are some projects that require minimum ages so check those out. Some projects require ‘minimum age with adult’ meaning that an adult can register and volunteer with a youth. It’s a great way to engage kids in giving back to the community and learning more about volunteering.
Learn More
Visit HandsOn Greater Richmond to learn more and to register. You’ll feel great about volunteering and you’ll help someone else live a better life! You will find a list of participating groups on the website too.
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Richmond resident and mom, Nicole Harwood, recently opened her heart and home to Kiana, of Staten Island, through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family Program. Thanks to dedicated volunteer host families in the Richmond area, like Nicole, 15 NYC children enjoyed a summer outside of the city and all that Richmond has to offer. They hope to recruit more dedicated host families for next summer – and remind Richmond residents about simple summertime joys of The Fresh Air Fund.
“She had such a positive presence in our home,” remarked Nicole Harwood, of Richmond, VA, when discussing her experience hosting a Fresh Air Fund child this summer. For ten days in July, Nicole and her daughter, Chandler (5), welcomed Kiana (6) into their home. “We told her that she’s part of the family now. Kiana and my daughter were instant friends.”
The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.7 million New York City children from low-income neighborhoods since 1877. Each summer, over 4,000 inner-city children visit suburban, rural, and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family Program.
Kiana’s visit to Virginia was laden with learning experiences and outdoor fun. “The girls went to a camp program during the day,” Nicole says. “They played outside all day, and Kiana learned how to swim.” Leaving the chaotic concrete jungle of New York City behind, Kiana was able to appreciate the serenity and wildlife of the country. “I took the girls to the Richmond Metro Zoo,” Nicole recalls. “My daughter is used to seeing nature, but Kiana was mesmerized by it.”
Regardless of the day’s agenda, Kiana was always content. “Kiana was enjoying every bit of it,” Nicole says. “She really fit in everywhere she went. She did the talent show at camp, and she loved running through the water sprinklers at Stony Point Fashion Park.” One moment during Kiana’s stay was particularly memorable for Nicole. “Kiana and Chandler were dancing and playing music in the living room. Kiana approached me and asked, ‘am I dreaming’? I said ‘No, why?’ She replied ‘Because I’m having so much fun.’ Before I even realized it, tears were rolling down my eyes.”
While each day during Kiana’s stay was jam-packed with exhilarating activities, plenty of excitement was still provided at night. “We went to a jazz concert at the Wilton House Museum,” remarks Nicole. “The girls would play with Barbies and play dress up in the evenings. They would sleep together and giggle all night.”
After such an amazing ten days, both parties were emotional during their farewells. “We were all crying when she had to leave,” says Nicole. “I had no idea how much she would impact our lives.” Nicole and Chandler called Kiana the day after she returned home. “It was just nice to hear her voice again. We can’t wait to welcome her back next summer.”
Jack & Abby 5k Race for the NICU
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Picnic Area at Lake Innsbrook
4222 Cox Rd. Glen Allen, VA
7-8:00 am Registration and Packet Pick up
8:10 am Butterfly Release
8:15 am 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run
8:30 am 5K Run, Walk or Stroller Race
9-10:30 am Awards, moon bounce, snow cones, Bonnie the Bunny, games and more!
EARLY PACKET PICK UP AND LATE REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY EVENING:
Friday, June 21, 2013 – 4:00-7:00PM
Courtyard Richmond Northwest
3950 Westerre Pkwy
Richmond, VA 23233
Bring the entire family out to support families with babies in the Bon Secours’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) by participating in a 5K Run/Walk/Stroller and 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run.
Jack and Abby Smith would have celebrated their 4th birthdays this June. Please help us celebrate in their honor and help other babies who are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit fighting for their lives.
New This Year!
- Great Prizes for top 2 fundraisers (one each)
- iPad Mini
- One-Night Stay, Brunch and valet parking at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA
- Special Incentive for anyone who may just want to raise a little money!
- For every $50 raised on your personalized fundraising page (email easy link to friends and family), you get 1 raffle ticket entered for a chance to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card. The more you raise, the more chances you get!
- If everyone raises just $50, total funds raised could allow a family to stay at a hotel close to their sick baby for weeks, or provide a safe place for a baby to sleep when they go home.
Registration
- 5K Run/Walk/Strollers: $30 online through June 20th at noon (credit card); $35 onsite or evening before at Courtyard Marriott (cash, check or credit card)
- Kids* 1/2 Mile: $15 online through June 20th at noon (credit card); $20 onsite or evening before at Courtyard Marriott (cash, check or credit card) *3-12 years old
NO REFUNDS
The race will take place rain or shine!
Sponsorships:
NEW: $100 Friend Sponsorship includes two free 5K registrations (kids race is NOT eligible) AND name listed on event banner! You can do this in the regular online race registration sign up area.*Must sign up by June 14th to be guaranteed to be on the banner.
If you or someone you know may be interested in sponsoring our race, please visit: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. Available sponsorships range from $100-$2500.
To view our current sponsors: CLICK HERE.
Fundraising:
We are asking everyone to create a fundraising page and consider raising at least $50. If you want to raise more, even better! Special prizes for top children (ages 3-12) fundraisers!
- $50 can pay for one month of a breast pump rental for a NICU mom
- $75 can pay for a pack n play for a baby to sleep safely when they go home
- $100 can pay for one night in a hotel for parents who live far away
Great prizes and incentives! CLICK HERE to read more and to learn how to quickly set up your page.
T-Shirts:
Race T-shirts will be guaranteed to the first 200 registrants; one T-shirt comes with each registration. If your child is riding in the stroller, you do not need to pay for him/her to participate. If you want to get an additional toddler t-shirt, they are available for purchase in advance (and onsite based on availability) for $10.00. You will be offered the opportunity during your online registration to purchase toddler shirts.
Butterflies
We added the live butterfly release 2 years ago as way to honor babies who have spent time in a NICU. These butterflies represent any baby who is currently in a NICU, has graduated from a NICU or for those who did not make it home.
We will have a banner onsite at the race for you to write the name(s) of the baby on the banner. We will release the butterflies at the start line at 8:10am just before the kids race begins. Please be sure to get there in plenty of time so you do not miss this moment.
Butterflies are available to purchase online at the end of your race registration process or onsite at the race for $5 each.
If you cannot make the race but would like to purchase a butterfly(ies) to be released in honor or memory of a baby, please CLICK HERE. If you would like us to include these names on the banner, please email them to info@jackandabby.org by June 21st at 4:00pm.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three male, female and stroller participants. Medals will be given to those who participates in the fun run.
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Mark Smith of Midas of Richmond is serious about raising money and getting resources for FeedMore, and saving lives through VA Blood Services.
Fight Hunger
In May, you can fight hunger with car care AND save lives with car care at Midas of Richmond, thanks to Mark and his team. Come in and get your VA State Safety Inspection done for free with a $10 donation to FeedMore’s Back Pack Program. This program feeds a chronically hungry child all weekend long.
If your inspection isn’t due, come in and buy certificates for you and your family which can be used when it is due. It’s a win-win-win for everyone.
Save Lives
Donate a pint of blood to VA Blood Service during the Midas May 25th blood drive, and get a free oil change, or oil change certificate. A pint of your blood saves three lives – where else can you have your oil changed and save lives all at one time?
You take care of your community and Midas of Richmond takes care of your car. It’s just that easy.
Thanks to Midas of Richmond and Mark Smith for all they do for our community.
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Here’s something sparkly for Mother’s Day! A pair of $3,895 diamond earrings for just $25!
Okay – sure – it’s a raffle ticket for $25. But if you are the lucky winner, you get the diamond earrings for the cost of your ticket. Now that ROCKS!
Purchase your raffle ticket online at this link or at Adolf Jewelers. Tickets are on sale on the website until 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 and can be purchased in the store up until the live drawing on May 10.
Click here to purchase tickets!
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Tricycle Gardens of Richmond.
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm
Location: The Wine Loft in Short Pump
Who: Anyone who wants to have fun and help a great cause!
Thanks to Downtownshortpump.com’s team for partnering with us
each month for these fun events.
About Tricycle Gardens
Tricycle Gardens is a grassroots, environmental nonprofit organization focused on bringing agriculture, nutrition education and healthy food access to the urban core of Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 2002 by three architects living in Church Hill who believed community gardens, and the simple act of growing food, were the fastest ways to transform the overall health of their community – both for the residents and the environment.
The goal of Tricycle Gardens is to transform abandoned, overgrown urban lots into sources of food and opportunities for economic development in low income neighborhoods. Starting with a group of friends and neighbors planting one community garden on a vacant lot owned by The Better Housing Coalition; Tricycle Gardens has grown into four community gardens, three learning gardens, a green house at Bryan Park, a ½-acre urban farm and a 3,000 sq ft edible forest garden at the Science Museum of Virginia.
Invite Others and Join Us!
RSVP & Share on Facebook here!
Invite all of your friends and share this on social media! 
And if that’s not enough reason to come, then check these additional great reasons to join us:
- The Wine Loft Richmond is the shizzle. It’s a cozy atmosphere that allows for networking so bring a friend, or two, or three! Or come alone, we’ll introduce you around.
- There will be complimentary delicious appetizers provided with discounted wines for purchase.
- We give stuff away. That’s right. . .for every entry fee of $10 we give you a raffle ticket. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1 each (so bring lots of dollars!). We give away photography gift certificates, Richmond Rocks books, and generally cool prizes you will surely put to use.
- All funds raised will benefit the non-profit. Contact us if you want to mail a donation.
- As much as $1,000 is raised each month in just a couple hours at each event at the Wine Loft – we raised over $1,200 at our May 2013 event!
- Over the last three years, we’ve raised thousands of dollars for great Richmond non-profits just by having fun.
For businesses owners who would like to donate a raffle prize, we appreciate you! Please contact us: christa@richmondmom.com.
These events may also be sponsored by businesses owners, like the Gundlach sisters, who have a huge charitable heart!
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