ROMSY Announces 2014 Catalyst Awards

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With spring around the corner, ROSMY is excited to announce the recipients of its 2014 Catalyst Awards. The honorees were chosen based on their work in the community to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Catalyst Award recipients will be recognized at the organization’s annual fundraiser, Springtime: A Magical Evening on Saturday, […]

Handbags Give Hope to Safe Harbor

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Shopping for a new purse has never felt so good. Join Handbags for Hope at the Richmond Country Club for an evening of live entertainment, hors d’ourves, wine, and a live and silent handbag auction all for an incredibly worthy cause. Handbags for Hope is an annual event that raises money for great causes in […]

Share the Love this Valentine’s Day and Pay it Forward with Coffee

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The suspended coffee movement has swept through Europe, crossed the ocean and arrived in our little city. On Valentine’s Day, stop in your favorite coffee shop and buy a cup of coffee for someone else.  Could be a stranger, a co-worker, a friend, leave one for the person in line behind you, the construction workers […]

Registration for The Race to Parenthood 5k is Open!

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This past November, we shared with you our excitement over The Race to Parenthood and promised to keep you updated when the race was off and running. We are pleased to report to you that registration is officially open for The Race To Parenthood! The chip-timed 5k run/walk is stroller friendly and takes place on April […]

Super Bowl Weekend: ACAC Presents the 7th Annual Ber’s Bowl Too

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ACAC will run non-stop, FREE group exercise, dance, water and mind-body classes all weekend leading up to the Super Bowl. Yep – you heard right – non-stop for the 7th Annual Ber’s Bowl in 2014. January 31st – February 2nd  For every class attended, ACAC will donate $5 for every guest and $1 for every […]

Win $1 Million or Prizes by Helping Local Nonprofits

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Fas Mart®’s Parent Company Launches Million-Dollar Scratch Card Game 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 […]

An Evening of Family Dance and Silent Auction to Benefit CJSTUF

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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 […]

Connor Cures: Help Raise Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research

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Little Baby Connor died a year ago from pediatric cancer after a heroic fight for his tiny life. He was just 6 months old. You can read about his story here. The following excerpt is taken from Connor Cures website: Connor, we miss you every moment of every day.   One year ago today, we lost […]

VCU Coach Shaka Smart: ESPN/Infiniti Coaches Charity Challenge to Benefit Local Kids

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Here’s a fun way to support a local Richmond charity and help us recognize our awesome VCU coach – Shaka Smart!  Tell your friends, family, colleagues, and spread the word on your social media so we can help Coach Smart give $100,000 for local children! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Monday, January 6, 2014 Richmond, VA […]

Miss Virginia Joins Comfort Zone Camp for Monument 10k

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Sign up for the Monument Avenue 10K now! And you may want to consider joining Comfort Zone Camp for a lot of great reasons. Who: You, Miss Virginia and the Grief Relief Team! What: Monument Avenue 10K When: Saturday, March 29, 2014 Where: Starting Line and Cheer Zone How: 1) Sign up for the race. 2) […]