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Leading with Inclusion: Q&A with VCIC President & CEO Jonathan Zur
Founded in 1935, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works statewide with schools, businesses and community groups to help…
Meet the Voices Behind Virginia Voice
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Virginia Voice, a nonprofit that provides radio reading services for the…
How Volunteers at Virginia Voice Bring Print to Life
Imagine moving through life out of focus, or in total darkness, where newspapers, magazines and print materials sit…
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…
The F.R.E.E. Foundation Turns Limitations into Liberation
For many Virginians, access to mobility equipment can mean the difference between isolation and independence. The Foundation for…
Bridging the Gap: How the Virginia Rural Health Association Fights for Equitable Healthcare
Quality healthcare isn’t something that should be dictated by where you live. Yet, people in rural communities throughout…
Beyond Boundaries: Bridging Gaps and Building a Stronger Community
Nature possesses the incredible power to heal, motivate and inspire. Shep Roeper, cofounder and executive director of Beyond…
Empowering Neurodivergent Voters: Vote the Spectrum VA Helps Make Elections Accessible for All
As someone who self-identifies as neurodivergent, Andrew Markwalter understands the difficulties of navigating systems that weren’t exactly built…
Four Virginia-Based Nonprofits Serving the Hispanic/Latino Community
According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population is the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority,…
Sylvia’s Sisters Fighting Period Poverty in Central Virginia
“Hey, do you have a pad?” For school-aged menstruators, that gut-sinking feeling of starting your period without the…