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Where Hope Takes the Reins
When you think about horses, it’s easy to think about peaceful farms, beautiful pastures and clean stables. However,…
Finding Your Community: LGBTQ+ Resources Across Virginia
A study from the National Library of Medicine shows that the LGBTQ+ community faces specific hardships and stressors…
How Step N Up Creates Community Through Connection
Studies show that nearly one third of adults with disabilities report feeling persistent feelings of loneliness and lack…
Stepping UP to Build Awareness of Down Syndrome Community
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association is growing its footprint. Founded in 1983 as the Down Syndrome Association of…
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…
Helping Dreams Take Root: LVCA Guides Immigrants Toward Citizenship
Families migrate or seek refuge in a new country due to various circumstances, including war, violence and poverty.…
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…