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Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with the Autism Society of Central Virginia
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and what better way to celebrate it than with the Autism Society of…
Five Questions With: Sean Miller, president and CEO, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
In any organization, diverse outlooks create an opportunity for learning and growth that provide a better understanding of…
2023 Women’s History Month Nonprofit Roundup
Throughout history, women have played a major role in influencing and revolutionizing societal and political issues – often…
2023 Black History Month Nonprofit Roundup
February marks Black History Month, a monthlong national observance that recognizes and celebrates the trials and contributions of…
A Q&A with The Read Center’s Nausha Brown-Chavez
Everyone needs and deserves a literate life. That is the core belief of The Read Center, a community-based…
The Literacy Lab: Give The Gift of Literacy
Reading is fundamental to success, and the achievement disparity shown by recent studies by the National Assessment of…
One man’s legacy leaves a lasting impact on Lynchburg community, SWAG Foundation
It started off like any other evening. A mom was making burgers in the kitchen wondering how many…
RampsRVA Draws Attention to Home Accessibility in Richmond
In the 17 years since RampsRVA was established, it has worked to provide and assemble 530 (and counting)…
Four Ways to Get More Involved in Your Local Community
Looking to make a difference in 2022? Plugging into your community can be a worthwhile endeavor to help…
Spotlight: AARP Virginia and Its Mission for Nursing Home Reform
Growing old is a universal and inescapable human experience. Eventually, if we’re lucky, we reach an age when…