Six of the 10 recipients of the Short Pump Ruritan Club's college scholarships are pictured above; from left (front row) are MaLeah Cowan (Goochland High School), Taylor Clingenpeel (IB Center at Tucker High School), Sydney Wilson (Glen Allen High School), Cary Dodson (Hermitage High School), Druthi Ravishankar (Glen Allen High School) and Cierra Harris (Tucker High School). Club members Bill Miller (far left), Rich Velletri (center) and Larry Van Wagner (president, far right) also are pictured. (Contributed photo)
Rebekah’s Legacy, Inc., a Henrico-based organization dedicated to raising awareness and advancing solutions to end domestic violence, recently earned 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service.
The organization now can receive tax-deductible contributions to help further its mission and strengthen partnerships.
“Achieving 501(c)(3) status
On March 21, Capital Trees and Henrico County Parks and Recreation partnered for a tree-planting at Nuckols Farm Elementary School, with help from dozens of community volunteers. Among the club and corporate volunteers were a number from Capgemini and The Rotary Club of Richmond; parents and students from several schools,
The Henrico Community Food Bank will host a Community Food Distribution event Saturday, march 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location at 2401 Hartman Street, Building E (in the bus loop area).
The event is open to all Henrico residents who need food. Distribution will
Varina American Legion Post 233 is seeking sponsors for its Virginia Boys and Girls State programs, which will take place June 21-27. The programs help empower young people through leadership development.
Three sponsorship levels are available:
• Dogwood sponsors – $100 to $499;
• Cardinal sponsors – $500 to $999;
• Commonwealth sponsors – $1,000