Northside Strong

03/06/2025

From our friends at Battery Park Civic Association

The Battery Park Civic Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, March 11th, at the Stone House (Battery Park Community Center, 2803 Dupont Circle).

While the meeting will start at 6:30, we're opening doors at 6:00 to allow for socializing! Come meet your neighbors and hear what's happening in our community.

During the meeting, we will be diving deeper into a topic introduced in February, regarding the volunteer needs of our receiving new grant-funded street trees for our neighborhood.

We will also hear from our Bylaws Committee on the ongoing process of reviewing and revising our civic association purpose, membership structure, dues, etc.

Connect for the agenda and a Zoom link, which will be shared closer to the meeting.

See you next week!

03/06/2025

The City of Richmond’s Office of Community Wealth Building is hosting the ReNew you Wellness Pop-Up on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM at 701 N. 25th Street Richmond, VA 23223. This Pop Up is being hosted to provide our community residents and City of Richmond residents with an opportunity to make valuable connections with wellness providers in the City. The following services will be offered:

• A FREE acupuncture session with education on the practice and its effectiveness
• A FREE Biometric Screening that willow allow attendees to “know your numbers” and understand the importance of preventative care services
• A FREE Flu Shot (for uninsured persons) provided by the Richmond Henrico Health Department (they will also provide information regarding the services that they provide)

This event is free and open to the public. Please share and market as you see fit.

02/27/2025

Shared from our friends at Boaz & Ruth.

Do you have clothing, furniture, small appliances, home decor, etc that you've been meaning to take to the thrift store? Take that stuff out of your trunk and put it on the curb! If you live in Northside/Highland Park, Boaz & Ruth is offering FREE curbside donation pickups on March 5 & 6, 2025. If you'd like to participate, please complete this signup form: https://forms.gle/eRgmBoHAxpiXqAQQ9

02/18/2025

From a community partner Northside Family YMCA.
The Northside YMCA is grateful to partner with Subaru to give away LOTS of coats to children ages 3-18 this Friday! See flyer for details. Registration recommended.

02/18/2025

From a community partner Family and Adolescent Services.

Black Family Wellness Expo
The FREE Expo is aimed at addressing health and economic disparities that negatively impact the quality of life for Black families.

Date and time
Saturday, March 15 · 12 - 4pm EDT
Location
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
1000 Mosby Street Richmond, VA 23223
Show map

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-family-wellness-expo-tickets-1246676566169

About this event
• Event lasts 4 hours
The Commonwealth (VA), James River Valley (VA), and Richmond (VA) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated will hold the 2025 Black Family Wellness Expo on March 15, in an effort to reduce health and economic disparities and to save and improve lives in the Black community. This effort in Richmond is aimed at addressing health and economic disparities that negatively impact(s) the health and quality of life for many in this community. The local event is a part of The Links, Incorporated’s nationwide Black Family Wellness Expos being held across the country on March 15, 2025, which aims to leverage its entire membership in the effort to improve outcomes for Black families.
The Black Family Wellness Expo contributes to The Links National Wellness Expos effort to raise awareness about conditions that shorten or impact the quality of life for those in the Black community. The entire Black family is included, from infants to senior citizens. Some of the issues that we will address include: maternal health; kidney disease; heart health; blood donations; organ/tissue donor awareness/signup; dental health; mental health awareness and resources; su***de signs and prevention; anti-bullying; aging; dementia; caregiver resources, tax preparation, voter registration and more.

The FREE Expo is aimed at addressing health and economic disparities that negatively impact the quality of life for Black families.

02/18/2025

From a community partner Family and Adolescent Services.

Loss, Grief, and Incarceration: Supporting Parents of Incarcerated Youth
Using culture-centered, trauma-informed interventions to address the loss and grief experienced by parents of incarcerated youth.

Date and time
Tuesday, March 18 · 1 - 2:30pm EDT
Location
Online
FREE Webinar, Sign Up Here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loss-grief-and-incarceration-supporting-parents-of-incarcerated-youth-tickets-1244041815559

About this event
• Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Loss, Grief, and Incarceration: Supporting Parents of Incarcerated Youth
Welcome to our online event focusing on supporting parents of incarcerated youth through the difficult journey of loss and grief. Join us for a series of insightful discussions and workshops led by experts in the field. Discover practical tools and resources to help navigate this challenging time.
In this webinar, Dr. Ebony White delves into the multifaceted experience of loss and grief faced by parents of incarcerated youth in the Black community. Using a culture-centered lens, she and the CRESTSprogram team will explore how systemic factors, cultural values, and community dynamics shape the grief process. Participants will deepen their understanding of the emotional and social challenges these parents encounter, including stigma, shame, and feelings of isolation. The session will also address culturally relevant strategies for offering meaningful support, fostering resilience, and encouraging healthy coping mechanisms within the Black community.
Join us for an honest yet uplifting conversation about the challenges of parenting Black youth. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or simply interested in learning more, this event is for you. Let's come together to provide support, guidance, and understanding. Register now to secure your spot!

Using culture-centered, trauma-informed interventions to address the loss and grief experienced by parents of incarcerated youth.

01/27/2025

10/14/2024

Passing along this event in Northside:

Cultural Diversity Day at the Pumpkin Patch!
October 19th, 9am to 2pm at Ginter Park UMC, 1010 W. Laburnum Ave
Loads of fun for the whole family! Come learn & visit with a wide variety of cultures that find RVA home! Music, food, shopping, demonstrations, and so much more!

Looking for multi-cultural groups (ethnic, international and social) to come set up at this event and represent their cultures! It is by diversity that we are stronger!!

VENDORS: Email [email protected] to register!

10/11/2024

Passing along a message from our friends at Better Housing Coalition about an upcoming event...

I would like to invite you and your organization/company to Better Housing Coalition’s ARTober Fest/ Pawty Resource Fair-Lincoln Mews Apartment, located at 4103 North Ave, Richmond, VA., 23222 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
We are seeking organizations that can provide our residents with information that can raise their awareness and provide them with knowledge about resources in the community. If you can attend, we ask that you bring a table/chair, swag, and any prizes you may want to share.
On behalf of the Better Housing Coalition, I thank you for considering this request. Please respond to this email indicating if you wish to participate in this event. Once participation is confirmed, more information about the event will be sent to you. In the interim, if you have any questions or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at 804-405-1050 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Thank you,
Syomn S. Miller
Resident Services/ Career Coordinator
Better Housing Coalition

12/02/2021

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Serving Central Virginia’s Le***an, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities with cultural and social programming, events, and information.

10/25/2021

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07/15/2021

We hope you can join our next virtual meeting July 19th at 2:00. Let’s check in with each other!