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Richmond ToolBank’s spiffy new Southside Tool Hubs Richmond ToolBank’s spiffy new Southside Tool Hubs have officially dropped at Broadrock Sports Complex. Nearly 100 volunteers from Altria teamed up with Richmond muralist @hamglass and @cfrichmondva to give these once-ordinary storage hubs a bit of a glow-up as vibrant works of public art. The new satellite tool hubs will bring Richmond ToolBank’s lending program closer to Southside nonprofits, reducing travel time and making it easier for community organizations to access the helpful tools they need to strengthen our local neighborhoods. The colorful hubs serve as a powerful reminder that public art and public service can go hand in hand. And the volunteers didn’t stop there, they also rolled up their sleeves and built picnic tables for local nonprofits through ToolBank’s Building Change program. 

Be sure to follow @rvatoolbank to learn more about its mission to lend tools for change to nonprofits and community organizations that are helping bring projects to life across the region. You can also check out ToolBank’s blog for a behind-the-scenes look at this colorful new collab.

📍 Broadrock Sports Complex, 4857 Warwick Rd. E. 
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After nearly eight years helping shape @shalomfarm After nearly eight years helping shape @shalomfarms’ growth, a familiar face has been tapped as the organization’s new Executive Director. Alistar Harris joined Shalom Farms in 2017 and has played a key role in expanding the nonprofit’s food access initiatives, distribution strategy, and community partnerships. His well-earned promotion follows more than 15 years of experience spanning nonprofit leadership, sustainable agriculture, and community development in both South Africa and Virginia.

Founded as a small pilot farm in 2009, Shalom Farms has grown into one of the region’s leading food justice organizations, operating two production farms and a network of programs that provide more than 600,000 servings of naturally grown produce each year while serving thousands of Richmond-area families.

As Executive Director, Harris now takes the helm of an org that has become an important part of Richmond’s food system. Congrats to Alistar and the entire Shalom Farms team.

📸 @shalomfarms
Workday pool party? Don’t mind if we do! ☀️Members Workday pool party? Don’t mind if we do! ☀️Members at N°303 (@303westbroad) are trading conference rooms for poolside fun later this afternoon during the club’s Workday Pool Party, featuring specialty @deepeddyvodka cocktails, giveaways, and one of the best rooftop views in Richmond.

If this sunny little spot looks familiar, it’s because it’s the social club formerly known as Common House. Same location and familiar faces, but with a renewed sense of energy and a fresh focus on creating a locally owned space filled with meaningful connections and thoughtful programming.

At Richmond Grid, we’re proud to continue calling N°303 home and to have a front-row seat as this downtown gathering spot continues to build something special. Stop by office #309 to say hello and share your story. 

📍 303 W. Broad
It wasn’t long ago that Richmonders rallied around It wasn’t long ago that Richmonders rallied around Francine, the beloved Lowe’s cat whose disappearance and eventual return captivated the River City and inspired an outpouring of support for local animal welfare organizations. Now, the feel good story is being preserved in a new book by a local writer and illustrator. 

Richmond author B. Wilde and illustrator Megan Langlois have released Francine: Richmond’s Calico Queen (@francinebookrva), an illustrated children’s book inspired by the city’s favorite feline and the community response that surrounded her journey home. For the creators, the newly released book is about more than celebrating one famous cat. 

“We were compelled to create the book because of the civic awareness and engagement that resulted from the Francine moment,” they shared with Richmond Grid. “Our wish is that the community uplift from Francine’s discovery last October can resonate into a celebration of its anniversary with a literary focus, especially for young people.”

Their goal was to create a lasting work that combines storytelling with original artwork while preserving a uniquely Richmond story for families to enjoy together. The hardcover book follows Francine through familiar Richmond landmarks while celebrating the community spirit that made her story resonate with so many people across the city and beyond.

The photos featured here were captured during this past Sunday’s book signing @nyd_rva, where readers stopped by to meet the local author and illustrator and pick up signed copies.

Whether you followed every update during Francine’s adventure or are discovering her story for the first time, the book offers a chance to revisit one of Richmond’s most heartwarming moments. Learn more and purchase a copy through the link in @francinebookrva’s bio. Better yet, purchase a book or two to donate to a public school or library in Richmond.

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Today, the Woodland Heights neighborhood once agai Today, the Woodland Heights neighborhood once again turned Stonewall Avenue into a celebration of history, community, and belonging. Neighbors from @welcome_to_woodland_heights came together for the annual Stonewall on Stonewall parade, reclaiming the street’s name while honoring the legacy of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising.

The rain didn’t dampen the joyful afternoon, which featured music, handmade banners, decorated bikes, drums, and neighbors of all ages marching together. The celebration also included remarks from Lieutenant Governor @ltgovhashmi, Richmond City Councilmember @stephalynch, a performance by @deau_eyes, community organizers, and other local leaders, reflecting on the importance of creating neighborhoods where everyone belongs.
Over the past two days, a stretch of downtown Rich Over the past two days, a stretch of downtown Richmond has been filled with fresh paint, music, and community. Organized by @little.giant.society, Wet Walls on Broad brought together an impressive group of artists, volunteers, and neighbors to transform a long-vacant block of Broad Street while inviting the public to grab a brush and paint alongside them.

Shout out to featured artists Eli McMullen (@elimcmullen), George Arturo (@visiblyhidden_), Ian C. Hess (@ian.c.hess), Jadon Rowsom (@nrated.art), and others for bringing the featured walls to life.

Richmond Economic Development and @rvagov supported the project, while @1115mobilekitchen kept everyone fed, @z3nki_ale provided woodworking support, and community members stopped by to lend a hand and leave their own mark.

Here are a few moments from the final day of a project that showed off just what can happen when Richmond creates together.

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