youth programs
A Hand Up
The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls heals and houses the state’s abused and neglected youth Read more
‘All Things Teen’
The creator of Metro RVA Teens organizes a Richmond Children's Business Fair to encourage young entrepreneurs. Read more
Operation: Restaurant Rescue
As the city’s food world struggles to find staffers to cook, serve, bake and brew, targeted programs look to provide relief. Read more
The Very Social Work of Policing
Richmond Police Department programs invest in the future of local youth. Read more
Father Figure
From mentoring to cause marketing, Johnathan Mayo makes giving back a priority. Read more
They Have a Dream
The Richmond Peace Education Center gives youth leaders a platform to share their voices in a creative way at the 12th annual Generation Dream performance series. Read more
The Turnaround
With the help of military school, boxing and a circle of community support, a young man transitions from juvenile offender to boxing champ and youth counselor. Read more
Boys to Men
The Richmond Boys Choir will observe its 20th year with a three-day celebration on Father’s Day weekend, culminating with a Sunday evening performance that’s open to the public. Read more
Barbecues Among Brothers’ Keepers
One night out and then it’s back to the day in and day out of turning neighborhoods into communities Read more
Filling in the Blanks
A small group of Richmond teens builds its own monument to Maggie L. Walker Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities
Wanted: Mentors
Through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities, adult mentors serve as positive role models who help students improve grades. But a shortfall of volunteers, especially men, limits the number of children the organization can help. Read more
