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What Virginia nonprofits are doing to support children’s literacy
For those Millennial readers out there, let’s take you back to the Scholastic Book Fair days. Do you…
Four nonprofits advancing access to equitable housing in Central Virginia
Quick question: what is one investment that will reduce intergenerational poverty and increase economic mobility? Answer: affordable housing.…
Holiday feeding season is here
Not long after the last trick-or-treater has spirited into the darkness, many Americans turn their attention to the…
The Sarah Dooley Center for Autism is transforming the world, one student at a time.
According to the CDC, over the past 15 years, the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), especially among…
The Virginia Telehealth Network: Building bridges to greater access to healthcare
Anyone who’s been on a Zoom meeting or two (or 200) over the past year and a half…
He She Ze and We: Educating others and saving lives with pronouns
When you become a parent or caregiver, there is this overwhelmingly instinctual pull to protect your child at…
Six questions with No Kid Hungry Virginia, director Sarah Steely
As COVID-19’s Delta variant presents a renewed threat to communities all across the United States, one very real…
Five questions with: Cynthia Coleman, chief philanthropy officer, Voices for Virginia’s Children
Children’s voices matter. Whatever their backgrounds, children’s wellbeing is important not only in their own day-to-day lives, but…
Storied histories to unwritten futures: A Q&A with Karen L. Day, president of Stratford Hall
We’re going to assume it was a very chilly night back in January 1807 at Stratford Hall, located…
Five questions with: Elizabeth Redford, executive director and co-founder, The Next Move Program
Life after high school can be a challenging and confusing time for many. Some are heading off to…