When health officials began advising the use of protective face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, many individuals and agencies had difficulty finding or affording the masks they needed. In response, businesses, nonprofit staff, universities, and thousands of volunteers across the region stepped up to create and source masks for our community. 

Although the clinic has yet to see any COVID-19 patients at this time, their services are needed more than ever.

When school buildings closed in March as a precaution against COVID-19, RPS knew they needed a system to ensure kids still have access to the food they need – and thousands of volunteers are stepping up to help.​

Supported by the Community Foundation and its donors, Richmond Public Schools has partnered with YMCA of Greater Richmond to implement a new kind of summer school program with documented results.

We are pleased to introduce you to Shanelle Ebanks, who stepped into the Out-of-School Time Systems Coordinator position in April. Read more about her passion for youth development and her new role.