Local Spotlight

Families and individuals must have a safe home with healthy food for everyone who lives there in order to work toward a higher degree of prosperity.

• Children’s Home Society of Virginia Foster Care Adoption – Nadine Marsh-Carter
• Feed More’s Meals on Wheels – Amory James
• Housing Families First’s Rapid Re-Housing – Beth Vann-Turnbull
• OAR of Richmond’s START! Reentry – Sara Dimick

The path to prosperity begins at birth. Children must be born into safe homes with families who are socially, emotionally and financially prepared to care for them.

• Family Lifeline – Amy Strite
• Quin Rivers – Angela Woodley Crawley

In order to be kindergarten-ready, young children need quality early education, strong relationships with families, a safe and secure home environment and regular health and developmental screenings and support.

Agency Q&As

• SOAR365 – John Walker
• YWCA Sprout School – Kathleen Eastman

Spotlights

• Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond
• Voices for Virginia’s Children – Margaret Nimmo Holland

Kids who are reading proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to graduate high school on time.

Agency Q&As

• Peter Paul Development Center – Stephanie Bassett
• YMCA of Greater Richmond – Betsy Peters

Spotlights

• How to Promote Literacy at Home – Tanya Elliott
• Preparing for a New School Year: Elementary School – Shelby Bartilotti
• Preparing to Educate – Joan Rhodes

Attendance and success in middle school are critical in keeping students on track for on-time graduation and preparing them to continue their education after high school or secure a self-sustaining job.

Agency Q&As

• Big Brothers Big Sisters, Inc. – Ann Rohde Payes
• Communities in Schools of Chesterfield – Jay Swedenborg

Spotlights

• Barbara Couto Sipe

A high school diploma is a critical milestone on the path to a post-secondary degree and/or a self-sustaining career.

Agency Q&As

• Communities in Schools of Richmond
• Petersburg Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

Spotlights

• Don Wilms – Preparing for a New School Year: High School
• Tye-aja Friend

As they continue their education or enter the workforce, young people need access to skills and training that enable them to secure and maintain gainful employment with a living wage.

• Goodwill of Central and Coastal VA – Melody Walker
• Jewish Family Services’ Personal Care Aide Training – Wendy Kreuter

In addition to covering basic expenses, families and individuals need financial stability to avoid debt, build savings and prepare for unanticipated expenses.

• Hanover Safe Place – Sheree Hedrick
• Neighborhood Resource Center – Cheryl Groce-Wright
• Sacred Heart Center – Tanya Gonzalez

Older adults and persons with disabilities must be emotionally and physically healthy, financially secure and socially connected.

Agency Q&As

• Circle Center Adult Day Services – Amy Bodman
• Jewish Family Services – Wendy Kreuter
• project:HOMES – Lee Householder

Spotlights

• Age Wave – A History of Leadership
• A Recipe for a Connected Community – Greater Richmond Age Wave Team