One major initiative in development is the creation of a citywide system of afterschool programs, with the goal to provide every elementary and middle school student in Richmond Public Schools (RPS) with access to high-quality, full-service afterschool programming by 2020.

We are pleased to introduce Dr. Royal as our new board chairman, a role she will hold through 2020. Recently, we had the chance to ask her about her inspirations and what fuels her optimism for our future.

We are thrilled to begin a new year with a heightened focus on bringing awareness to key issues our unique and vibrant communities face — and advocating for the many ways we all can get involved and make a difference.

For this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we encourage the Richmond community to not only reflect on his inspirational teachings, but also to recommit to serving and bettering our community. Here are four ways you can get involved.

As we look back on the year – our 50th year serving the Richmond region – we are so humbled by the dedication and generosity of our partners, and the many milestones we have achieved together. Here is a quick list of this year’s most notable moments.