One thing I always hoped to instill in my children is the importance of giving back to the community. I grew up volunteering in various ways but as an adult it has become much more difficult… I work on Saturdays and I have one son who doesn’t come home from school until 4 on the […]
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. […]
Birthdays are special. In fact, for kids, birthdays are almost magical. But having a birthday bash can be pretty expensive and difficult for many families in Richmond. celebrate!RVA’s mission is simple: to give disadvantaged children a memorable birthday celebration in a safe and fun environment. The brainchild of local Richmonder, Julia Warren, who has been […]
Enrichmond’s current Earth Day Community Impact Project is making an effort to collect 110,000 cans and turn them into the largest recyclable “LOVE” sculpture ever created. Collecting 110,000 cans would get the project into the Guinness World Records, save a lot of cans from the landfill AND make a really sweet “LOVE” sculpture.You can be […]
2014 Holton Hustle 5k Online Registrations Now Open! You are invited to participate in the 14th Annual Holton Hustle 5k Fest event on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 9am-1pm at Holton Elementary. Online Registrations received between now and January 31, 2014 will receive a discounted rate. This discount is only available online through 1/31/2014. ALL registrations must be received by February 1, 2014 to be guaranteed a […]
UPDATE: Receive 20% off your full price purchase at Hip to be Round when you bring 2 or more items for the donation box November 7 – 10, 2013!! Have an extra pack of size 2 diapers and baby needs a size 3? Or did you get a bulk pack of baby food only […]
Thanks to Kyle Citro for alerting us to the very important event coming to Richmond. This is the 1st year for this walk in Richmond, and they are hoping to make it a great success. Kyle’s daughter has Chiari Malformation, Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome as well as Mitochondrial Disease. She had brain surgery last year to […]
Event name: American Diabetes Association’s 3rd Annual Garden Party Location: Willow Oaks Country Club, 6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm-11:00 pm The American Diabetes Association’s 3rd Annual Garden Party will bring the community together for a fabulous night of fun, supporting our mission to find the cure for diabetes […]
Hands On Greater Richmond is gearing up for their annual HandsOn Day. They are celebrating their 5th year on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Imagine how much better Richmond could be if we all spent just 4 hours doing something together for the community. Join a thousand other volunteers across […]
OPEN HOUSE Thursday, September 20th from 1 pm – 4 pm 2006 Bremo Road, Suite 201 Richmond, VA 23226 Come tour our community office and learn about how we empower survivors, transform lives, and promote healthy relationships. While you’re here, you can support us through The Community Foundation’s “Amazing Raise” with special bonus rounds from […]
