Richmond Legends Benefiting World Pediatric Project
World Pediatric Project (WPP), a nonprofit humanitarian organization headquartered in Richmond, is offering an opportunity to meet and to be inspired by local leaders as part of a unique fundraising initiative designed to help heal critically ill children in Central America and the Caribbean region. The first-ever “Richmond Legends Series” is an online auction organized […]
Tourism ‘Touchdown:’ RVA Champions Honored for Bringing Conferences to Region
When longtime youth sports coach and volunteer Royal Cousins wanted to bring the Central Virginia American Youth Football Conference’s state tournament to the region in 2017, he turned to Henrico County Parks and Recreation for assistance, who then connected him with Richmond Region Tourism. The event was a success, so he turned to the Richmond Region […]
Creating at Pit Bull-Friendly Community
Since 2016, Kelley Blanchard has been on a mission to reshape the image of America’s most bullied breed, the pit bull. Determined to fight fear and misperceptions head on, Blanchard launched The Richmond Pit Bull Project to bring attention to rescuing and rehabilitating the American pit bull terrier and dogs with bulldog lineage. And as […]
The Power of the Front Porch
Front porches are powerful. They call us outside of ourselves. And they’re a catalyst for community connections – neighbors and strangers alike – in RVA. The civic nature of front porches in RVA is explored in a series of photos by Cheyenne Varner at The Front Porch Café in Richmond’s East End. Varner moved to Richmond in […]
BridgePark Receives Major International Design Award
Ted Elmore stands in front of a 28-foot-long architectural model of downtown Richmond. The model shows the falls of the James River, the original granite piers that once held the Richmond-Petersburg Railroad Bridge, five national historic landmarks, and a broad sweep of a city with unique natural and historic beauty. It’s the perfect vantage point […]
Strangers Helping Strangers
Nearly 53,000 people live in poverty in the City of Richmond.Richmond is one of the lowest ranked cities in the nation for individual economic progress. And we have one of the highest eviction rates in the country. Despite hard work and courage, many of our neighbors who are born into poverty find themselves still there […]
Pull for Pride Fundraiser at Triple Crossing
Richmond Balance, a three-story fitness facility in Shockoe Bottom, is bringing back Pull For Pride, a popular deadlifting event that benefits local LGBTQ non-profits. The fundraiser is scheduled for June 15, in conjunction with ten sister cities nationwide, at Triple Crossing Brewery in partnership with the Women’s Strength Coalition. The event will support Diversity Richmond, which serves as […]
New Virginians
With the approach of the 2020 federal census, a new exhibit at the Library of Virginia highlights the human experience behind Virginia’s increasingly diverse population.New Virginians: 1619-2019 and Beyond showcases the stories of immigrants who now call Virginia home and explores their contribution to the Commonwealth’s past, present, and future. A joint effort of the Library […]
History Maker: Candice Streett
The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating this year’s History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we celebrate Candice Streett! Candice is the executive director of Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, an organization focused on providing Richmond residents […]
History Makers: Richmond Triangle Players
A special shoutout to the impressive trailblazers recognized by The Valentine in this year’s History Makers & Community Update. The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating the History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we’re featuring Richmond Triangle […]