| This Week in Richmond
Published by For Richmond, a coalition of community organizations, labor unions, businesses and citizens dedicated to creating a healthier, safer and more prosperous Richmond.
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Highlights from Around Our Community
This week in Richmond, we bring you yet another batch of exciting local events as well as two great Richmond success stories. Here are this week's Richmond highlights:
- For Richmond invites the community to attend a free Community Dinner with Ambassador Andrew Young.
- Richmond's Coronado Neighborhood Council hosts a fundraiser for scholarships for collegiate Richmond students.
- Richmond Main Street Initiative helps Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program participants secure permanent employment.
- The Richmond Public Library's Digital Health Literacy Program receives a large grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
With appreciation,
Kyra Worthy
Executive Director
For Richmond
We are working with all corners of Richmond to help make a difference in our City, but our work depends on you! Learn more about us at 4Richmond.org and click on the button below to become part of the growing conversation about jobs, health, safety and education in our community.
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On Monday, Oct. 20, For Richmond welcomes the public to join us for a free Community Dinner with Ambassador Andrew Young, who has dedicated his life to humanitarian service and improving social and economic conditions for all. Click here to learn more about his historic visit and find out how to RSVP.
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For nearly 40 years, Richmond's Coronado Neighborhood Council (CNC) has gathered together to raise scholarship funding for collegiate level Richmond students. On Oct. 24, CNC will come together to host its 37th Annual Scholarship Banquet at the Galileo Club. Click here to read more about this event.
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Richmond Main Street Initiative's (RMSI) Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program (SYEP) achieved "maxx results" for several Richmond youth as eight program participants secured permanent employment with retailer T.J. Maxx. Click here to read more about the SYEP graduates and their recent employment!
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The City of Richmond has been awarded a $249,314 National Leadership Grant (NLG) from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for the Richmond Public Library's Digital Health Literacy Program. The project will help equip low-income residents with the tools and skills needed to access online information to improve their health. Click here to read more.
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