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Telling Richmond’s Story: The Valentine Museum’s Ongoing Mission
Cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and the hum of a city in motion — when The Valentine first opened…
How RIF NOVA is Helping Children’s Literacy in Northern Virginia
According to the National Literacy Trust, one in eight children aged five to eight years old does not…
Helping Dreams Take Root: LVCA Guides Immigrants Toward Citizenship
Families migrate or seek refuge in a new country due to various circumstances, including war, violence and poverty.…
Dive Confidently into Kindergarten: ExCELL’s Ocean Adventures Program
It is back to school season for Richmond Public Schools and ExCELL’s Ocean Adventures students are heading into…
Disrupting the Cycle of Child Abuse with Families Forward Virginia
Prevention is the best form of protection in cases of child abuse or neglect. Families Forward Virginia, a…
Bellemeade Community Bike Shop: Empowering Youth with Spokes and Sustainability
Groundwork RVA’s Bellemeade Community Bike Shop, located in Bellemeade Park, is not just a bike shop. It’s a…
The Secret Garden: Supporting Families & Fostering Literacy
Last month, a Northern Virginia nonprofit launched “The Secret Garden at Britepaths,” a welcoming, in-office book nook where…
Nonprofits that Make Pursuing Higher Education Possible
To many teens, a big step toward adulthood is pursuing higher education. Although attending college is a chosen…
Girl Power in Action: Three Virginia Nonprofits Supporting Young Women
Across Virginia, different groups are helping young girls discover their potential and thrive. Whether it’s through sports programs,…
NextUp RVA’s New Locator Tool Makes Youth Programs More Accessible Than Ever
Since 2013, NextUp RVA has built, bridged and mobilized a strong system of out-of-school time (OST) — which…