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Growing a Healthier Future in Richmond’s Southside
In 2019, Sheri Shannon and Amy Wentz heard a shocking statistic: Those who live in the Southside area…
EFVA’s Vision for a Seizure-Safe Virginia
The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia works to improve the quality of life for the 85,000 Virginians living with…
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…
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…
Alice’s Kids: Empowering Families with Dignity
“There were days I used to go to school wearing the same shirt every day, and there came…
REAL LIFE Conference Strives to Reduce Community Violence
With the rise of violence and younger Americans dying by violence, the importance of using new research and innovative…
Happily Natural Day is More Than Just a Day; It Fights for Food Justice and Celebrates Blackness Year-Round
Richmond nonprofit Happily Natural Day, founded by Duron Chavis in 2003, started as an annual summer festival with…
AFOI: Breaking Down Barriers for Families of the Incarcerated
When incarcerated individuals stay connected with their families, rates of recidivism – meaning the tendency for criminals to…
Q&A with Mandolin Restivo, Executive Director of Postpartum Support Virginia
Place yourself in these shoes for just a moment. You’re about to give birth and feel mixed emotions:…
Coastal Authority Care Foundation Funds Life-Saving Treatment for Veterans
Post traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are two of the most prevalent injuries suffered…