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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…
Advocating for and protecting Black mothers: Birth in Color RVA
The day a baby is born should be joyous, one without fear or trepidation. But sadly, the data…
Giving the formerly incarcerated a shot at a REAL good life
Inmate. Felon. Incarcerated. What do you think of when you hear those words? What about mother, brother, friend?…
Henrico CASA: Children deserve advocates (and playhouses)
Between 2019 and 2020, there were approximately 34,000 reports of children who were alleged victims of child abuse…
New statewide network of philanthropic funders takes shape
When you consider the origins of many great ideas, you’re often left to wonder, “what took so long?” …
For SCAN at 30, it’s always been children first
In 1991, as the Dow pushed over 3,000, gas prices hovered around $1.10/gallon and U.S. forces thumped Saddam…
From grassroots to 501(c)(3), the evolution of the Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center
In these last few months, as our nation and our commonwealth have experienced one crisis after another, you…
Become a Big: Meet Denise and Skyy
You can make a BIG impact by mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). Being a Big means…
Five questions with: Karen La Forge, executive director, The READ Center
“Without literacy, there is no equity,” reads t-shirts and sweatshirts that help raise funds for The READ Center,…