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This is exciting and historic news! Congratulations Rodney and Richmond Public Schools!
Rodney Robinson named 2019 National Teacher of the Year
His lessons at a school inside the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center focus on helping his students make the most out of their second chance
This looks fun! Party for the Planet is coming up on April 27th!
Taking place just by the river at Historic Tredegar, Party for the Planet is a FREE, non-profit hosted, family-friendly festival dedicated to environmentally-friendly living and sustainability. Honoring Earth Day, environmental groups and businesses will come together with local music, food and drinks to ignite interest in the health and well-being of our bodies, our city, and our earth.
Highlights include: Earth Day 5K Race Without a Trace; live music and entertainment including bands YARN and FREE UNION; craft beer, wine, and local food trucks; kid-friendly activities; local community organizations, non-profits, artists and vendors; educational demos and activities to build interest in sustainability, health, and the environment; well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome!
Hosted by Viridiant, a local non-profit committed to advancing sustainable construction!
www.connectva.org/event/party-for-the-planet/
The Jenkins Foundation focuses on providing equitable access to primary care and mental health care services, and preventing and treating substance use disorders in the Richmond region. The result is a more efficient health care delivery system and a safer, healthier and more productive Greater Richmond community. Read more about the organizations and services that are being funded through their spring grant cycle. bit.ly/2Io5d3q
Happy National Volunteer Week! Here are examples of some amazing people powering good in RVA!As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we are grateful for the countless people powering good in our region through service. We received over 450 submissions through the Power of Good letting us know about individuals and their contributions to local causes and organizations.
Read about a few of our honorees - where they give their time, what their peers said about them, and why they choose to volunteer. www.cfrichmond.org/Leadership-Impact/Blog/PostId/234/celebrating-volunteers-powering-good
Today's the last day to recognize someone who "powers good" in RVA....in 20 words or less, tell us about a volunteer, neighbor, community member, donor etc! We're hosting a celebration for them (and you) at Tang & Biscuit on May 22nd!ONE WEEK LEFT to submit a name for Power of Good!
It only takes a minute to make someone’s day. In 20 words or less, tell us about an outstanding volunteer who is powering good in our region.
Your volunteer will be recognized via social media during National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, and again during a celebration on May 22. Recognize a volunteer by April 8: powerofgoodrva.org/
