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September 2022
LMR Fall Board Connector
LMR’s Fall Board Connector, sponsored by CarMax, at The Collaboratory of Virginia at U-Turn will occur on September 28, 2022, at 5:30 pm. This free networking event brings together community leaders in search of board opportunities with nonprofit organizations in a casual, open-house atmosphere to engage and connect. Board Connector fosters increased civic engagement across all sectors and advances equity in leadership through board service. There is no cost to attend this event. Light refreshments will be served. Registration for…
Find out more »October 2022
CULTURED CELL CULTURE written and performed by Cory McAbee
CULTURED CELL CULTURE is the 3rd lecture in a series created by Cory McAbee. His first two lectures (DEEP ASTRONOMY and THE ROMANTIC SCIENCES AND SENTIMENTAL SYSTEMS REFORM) were performed at science museums, universities, galleries, theaters, nightclubs, and film festivals throughout the US, including the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, the San Francisco International Film Festival, and the SF Exploratorium. Cultured Cell Culture will be presented live as part of the 2022 I_Butterfly festival. CULTURED CELL CULTURE is a live multi-media…
Find out more »2022 Virginia Ability Forum: Redefining Disability
Join us for our 2022 Virginia Ability Forum, an investment in the future for people with disabilities. We will gather with business and community leaders to recognize the vital role people with disabilities play in redefining the environment in which we work and play. Among others, we will hear from musician George Dennehy and his story of determination, reminding us that every individual has a purpose and the ability to change the world around them.
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an eight-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions and provide initial help, and connect young people…
Find out more »Friends & Family Fall Festival
FREE OUTDOOR FUN at Historic Virginia Land Conservancy’s Friends & Family Fall Festival, October 23rd, 11:00am–3:00pm at Freedom Park, Free Black Settlement Area, Williamsburg. Activities include petting zoo, Bubbles the Clown, live music from Hangar 09, educational exhibits and more. Food and drink available for purchase from Two Drummers Offbeat Eats, Shoofly Dairy Bar, Alewerks Brewing Company and The Williamsburg Winery.
Find out more »RBH Career Fair
Are you ready to join the fearless and change the word? RBH wants to meet you! Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the community, while gaining your experience? Join us October 24, 2022 and November 16, 2022 for our agency-wide career fair from 10am-6pm! RBH is always interested in meeting new people with specialized skills and diverse perspectives! Working at RBH provides the opportunity to contribute to community-based, mission-driven work that has a…
Find out more »November 2022
Overview of Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program funding
We are excited to share that our coordinated homeless services network was one of 17 communities nationally selected to receive new federal funding to address youth and young adult homelessness. A special thank you to the members of the Youth Action Board, Frances Marie Pugh of Homeward, and all of the community members and partners who contributed to the successful application to address this critical need. To learn more about the Youth Action Board, please visit: https://www.endhomelessnessrva.org/yab. Please join us…
Find out more »16th Annual HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Conference
The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute will host its 16th Annual HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Conference on Friday November 4, 2022, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at The Richmond Marriott. This highly rated leadership experience celebrates who you are in all aspects of your life, providing a tremendous opportunity to grow, develop, and learn with practical solutions for success at home and work. The conference is for emerging and experienced, creative and bold leaders who are motivated and…
Find out more »Resilience Screening
“The child may not remember, but the body remembers.” Resilience chronicles the birth of a new movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are using cutting-edge brain science to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction and disease. The film portrays a dynamic group of individuals who are proving that cycles of disease and adversity can be broken. This is a free event. Reserve your ticket today at https://bit.ly/ResScreening A short discussion will be held after the film facilitated by the…
Find out more »Partnership for the Future: The College Admission Race
This free community workshop is for high school freshmen and sophomores in the Richmond metro area who are interested in attending college. During this fun and interactive session, we will explore and demonstrate the various academic situations and variables that can impact admission decisions. The ECMC College Place College Admissions Race is an engaging and fun game that walks students through a mock college admissions committee review process. Students will learn that the holistic admissions process considers criteria beyond grade…
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an eight-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions and provide initial help, and connect young people…
Find out more »Supported Employment: Rights & Resources
Learn about: – Legal rights at the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – Supported employment through the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) – Available resources in the community to support entry into the workforce For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org.
Find out more »RBH Career Fair
Are you ready to join the fearless and change the word? RBH wants to meet you! Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the community, while gaining your experience? Join us October 24, 2022 and November 16, 2022 for our agency-wide career fair from 10am-6pm! RBH is always interested in meeting new people with specialized skills and diverse perspectives! Working at RBH provides the opportunity to contribute to community-based, mission-driven work that has a…
Find out more »Virtual Information Session: Become a Child Advocate
YOU can change a child’s story. Learn more about volunteering to be a voice for vulnerable children experiencing abuse or neglect. Henrico CASA activates trained volunteers to help our county’s most vulnerable children thrive in safe, loving homes. Will you join us in our mission to ensure every child that has experienced abuse or neglect has a voice? Volunteers advocate for children aged from newborn to eighteen. Advocates come from all walks of life including a variety of professional and…
Find out more »December 2022
LOOKING TO OUTREACH IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY?
Join Latinos In Virginia Empowerment Center as we outreach in the Latino community. We will be providing FREE culturally appropriate food and resources! If you are looking for a way to get closer to the Latino Community, this event is for you! You will be able to share your resources with Latinos that are looking for new opportunities and inquire about what Virginia has to offer. We ONLY have FREE 10 spots available, if your agency is interested in joining…
Find out more »Independent Living: Taking the Next Steps
Northstar Career Center presents: Independent Living: Taking the Next Steps Learn about: – Steps to take now in order to support independent living in the future – Programs available in the community that support independent living – Funding sources that exist which promote independent living For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org.
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an eight-hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions and provide initial help, and connect young people…
Find out more »VHBG Holiday Open House
On December 15, drop in for a campus tour, talk with our program staff and educators, and learn more about programs at VHBG that are helping young people. We’re excited to show you our newly renovated Dining Hall building featuring a Culinary Arts center! So please join us for light hors d’oeuvres and drinks between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Our campus tours are always informative and we look forward to seeing you! Guests are kindly asked to bring a medium…
Find out more »January 2023
Virtual Information Session: Become a Child Advocate
YOU can change a child’s story. Learn more about volunteering to be a voice for vulnerable children experiencing abuse or neglect. Henrico CASA activates trained volunteers to help our county’s most vulnerable children thrive in safe, loving homes. Will you join us in our mission to ensure every child that has experienced abuse or neglect has a voice? Volunteers advocate for children aged from newborn to eighteen. Advocates come from all walks of life including a variety of professional and…
Find out more »Be an Advocate: Virtual Information Session
YOU can change a child’s story. Learn more about volunteering to be a voice for vulnerable children experiencing abuse or neglect. This virtual information session is the first step in learning more about volunteering as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) on behalf of a vulnerable child. Prospective volunteers must apply by January 9, 2023 to be considered for the winter 2023 training session. The application process includes an interview, being fingerprinted, and the completion of a criminal background check…
Find out more »Curator’s Talk: Decoding Lessons of the Hour
Join VMFA’s Valerie Cassel Oliver, Sydney and Frances Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, for a discussion of Isaac Julien’s work “Lesson of the Hour—Frederick Douglass”. In Decoding Lessons of the Hour, Cassel Oliver unravels the symbolism embedded in this 10-screen film installation, enabling viewers to deepen their understanding of Douglass’s words in relation to his life and our contemporary selves. IMAGE: “J. P. Ball Studio 1867, Douglass (Lessons of the Hour)”, 2019, Isaac Julien (British, born 1960),…
Find out more »Supported Decision-Making: Legal & Financial Planning
Join us! Northstar Career Center presents: Supported Decision-Making: Legal & Financial Planning Learn about: – Short-term supports versus long-term planning – The wide variety of tools available outside of guardianship – Ways to help an adult child make legal decisions – The next steps for you and/or your family Keynote Speaker: Matt Bellinger, Esq. – Benecounsel, Inc. For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org
Find out more »February 2023
Northstar Academy & Career Center Open House
Northstar provides instruction for students who have academic, physical or social challenges ages five through young adult. Northstar serves students from localities across Central Virginia including students from 16 different school systems. This informal open house is open to everyone! Discover if Northstar can be your student’s next educational home. Drop by our campus anytime between the hours of 9am-12pm on February 4th and you will have the opportunity to: – Tour our NEW campus – Learn about our Academy…
Find out more »Post-Secondary Programs: Life After Graduation
Join us! Northstar Career Center presents: Post-Secondary Programs: Life After Graduation Learn about: – IDEA versus ADA: How accommodations work after high school graduation – Degree programs versus Non-degree programs – Ways to individualize your timeline beyond the four year mentality For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org
Find out more »March 2023
Hospitality Open House
VCU Continuing and Professional Education will hold an in-person Hospitality Open House in Room 4100 in the Academic Learning Commons, located at 1000 Floyd Avenue, Richmond. Explore Certified Wedding and Event Planning and Corporate Event Planning programs. Register at the link provided at https://ocpe.vcu.edu/hospitality to get the party started!
Find out more »Hospitality Open House
VCU Continuing and Professional Education will hold an in-person Hospitality Open House in Room 4100 in the Academic Learning Commons, located at 1000 Floyd Avenue, Richmond. Explore Certified Wedding and Event Planning and Corporate Event Planning programs. Register at the link provided at https://ocpe.vcu.edu/hospitality to get the party started!
Find out more »Be an Advocate: Virtual Information Session
YOU can change a child’s story. Learn more about volunteering to be a voice for vulnerable children experiencing abuse or neglect. This virtual information session is the first step in learning more about volunteering as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) on behalf of a vulnerable child. Prospective volunteers must apply by April 10, 2023 to be considered for the spring 2023 training session. The application process includes an interview, being fingerprinted, and the completion of a criminal background check…
Find out more »Be an Advocate: Virtual Information Session
YOU can change a child’s story. Learn more about volunteering to be a voice for vulnerable children experiencing abuse or neglect. This virtual information session is the first step in learning more about volunteering as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) on behalf of a vulnerable child. Prospective volunteers must apply by April 10, 2023 to be considered for the spring 2023 training session. The application process includes an interview, being fingerprinted, and the completion of a criminal background check…
Find out more »Transportation & Logistics: Systems, Processes, and Supports
Join us virtually! Northstar Career Center presents: Transportation & Logistics: Systems, Processes, and Supports Learn about: – Transportation planning – Steps to take to promote individual safety – Lining up the details: emails, IDs, online applications, etc. For more information about Northstar, visit: NorthstarVA.org
Find out more »Northstar Academy & Career Center Open House
Northstar provides instruction for students who have academic, physical or social challenges ages five through young adult. Northstar serves students from localities across Central Virginia including students from 16 different school systems. This informal open house is open to everyone! Discover if Northstar can be your student’s next educational home. Drop by our campus anytime between the hours of 9am-12pm on March 25th and you will have the opportunity to: – Tour our NEW campus – Learn about our Academy…
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