When children or teens experience a mental health crisis, often the first place they go is a crowded hospital emergency room, where they wait hours until receiving care. Now, Henrico will have a space dedicated for youngsters who need immediate mental health services. The Youth Crisis Receiving Center opened Feb. 29 with a ribbon-cutting held by Henrico County officials and […]
Non-Profits
CrossOver celebrates relocation, expansion of its Henrico pharmacy
Since its founding in 1983, CrossOver Ministry has continually expanded its efforts to provide healthcare to those in need, adding programs and services as well as a new venue in Henrico over the years. Recently, CrossOver celebrated another milestone: the opening of the Community Pharmacy at its Henrico Clinic. Previously located at the Richmond Clinic on Cowardin Avenue, the pharmacy […]
Food Lion grant to assist CCC food pantry
A grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation will help Commonwealth Catholic Charities’ Dibert Food Pantry continue its work to combat hunger in the Greater Richmond community. The $2,200 grant will support the pantry’s mission of providing food for people and families in need. It is part of the foundation’s mission to alleviate food insecurity across 10 states. “We […]
United Way Tax Assistance Program offers tax-filing help for qualifying families
Qualifying families can receive free tax-preparation assistance through the United Way Tax Assistance Program, which opens Jan. 31. The program can provide free tax-filing services for individuals and families with incomes of as much as $64,000 annually. It is funded by the United Way and IRS-certified tax preparers. The program aims to increase eligibility for refundable credits that can help […]
Henrico coalition fighting to end opioid misuse among teenagers in Central Virginia
A Henrico coalition held a town hall for teenagers Wednesday evening, in an effort to fight opioid misuse. Henrico Too Smart 2 Start, the nonprofit coalition, said their research concluded that opioid misuse is on the rise for kids in Central Virginia. They are finding the misuse is coming from teens who are taking more than what doctors prescribe, taking […]
Panel discussion to kick off ‘Conversations to Connect’
Culture Encounters, a non-profit dedicated to igniting cultural curiosity, knowledge and appreciation, will launch a “Conversations to Connect” series Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Dorey Park Recreation Center (Henricus Room). Vivian Addotey will moderate a panel of African Americans, Africans, and Caribbean immigrants that includes Nana Derby, Alfred Powell, Jr., Micheal Ja-El Asante, Raina Vann, Debbie Campbell-Rance, and […]
Virginia Museum of History and Culture seeks input about Virginia history
Why does Virginia history matter to you? The Virginia Museum of History and Culture wants to know, and it’s offering a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card to one of 10 fans. The museum is launching a survey as part of a national program from the American Alliance of Museums to gather feedback from museum-goers across the country. […]
Housing Families First promotes 2
As Housing Families First expands to serve more families in the Richmond region, the organization has promoted Terri Iguina and Cindy Moussavou to fill the new positions of deputy director of operations and deputy director of programs. The promotions took effect Jan. 1. HFF offers a range of services to families facing housing instability and homelessness, including relocation assistance, permanent […]
Atlantic Union Bank offering paid-internship grants to community organizations
Atlantic Union Bank has announced that it is taking applications from nonprofits and community organizations that are seeking funding to pay interns. The bank’s Future Community Impact Makers grant program will provide $4,000 grants to 30 such organizations in its service area, helping them to hire interns during the summer. The majority of each grant ($3,600) will be allocated to […]
Painting the future: Connecting Henrico to Kenya through works of art
Will Green has been on a mission to raise money for a Kenyan orphanage by selling the work of African artists to Henrico buyers. This holiday season he’s offering “Sno Daddy” greeting cards sold in a set of 10, featuring five unique designs like a Black Santa Claus and an African family celebrating the holidays. “It’s kind of hard to […]