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March 11, 2010
LUNAFEST: this Saturday, purchase your ticket today!
LUNAFEST: Saturday, March 13th
Purchase your ticket today!
Don’t forget to purchase your ticket to LUNAFEST, a fundraising film festival highlighting women filmmakers which takes place in Richmond this Saturday evening. This year, the proceeds from LUNAFEST will benefit the Neighborhood Resource Center. Ten short films, food and an open wine bar are included in the ticket price of $25.00. Enjoy a great time with your friends while supporting the NRC’s community-building programs and resources!
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
6pm: Silent Auction & Reception
8:30pm: Showtime
Weinstein JCC
5403 Monument Avenue
Purchase a ticket today at: www.lunafestrichmond.org
December 24, 2009
NRC and HandsOn Greater Richmond offer volunteer opportunity for young people
Hey young people! HandsOn Greater Richmond and the Neighborhood Resource Center are teaming up to offer a youth-only volunteer opportunity for MLK Day 2010:
Come prepared to get dirty as we help get the Perennial Garden ready for spring by adding new soil and stone work to it. Dress: Bring work gloves and wear outdoor work clothes.
December 3, 2009
Raise $ for the NRC when you use H&R Block to do your taxes!
This year when you have H&R Block do your taxes you can raise money for the Neighborhood Resource Center. As a new client H&R Block will donate $25 to the NRC when you come in with the referral form. Referral forms can be picked up at the NRC, 1519 Williamsburg rd. To redeem the offer bring the form in with your taxes to be prepared between 1/1/10 – 4/15/10. To locate an H&R Block office or make an appointment visit hrblock.com.
November 20, 2009
The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Invests in Job Support
The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation presented the NRC with a $15,000 grant to fund a much needed job support service lab. The lab will be open from 10am to 1pm. Evening hours will also be available by appointment. Job seekers will receive help with typing, on-line applications, job searches, resume writing and interview skills.
October 19, 2009
Run to the River Makes a Big Splash, Raises Cash!
Race Raises $30K for Youth, Adult Programs
Nearly 160 runners and walkers helped raise approximately $30,000 yesterday in the second annual Rocketts Landing Run to the River. All event proceeds support the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC).
Top “fundrunner” Liz Cramer raised $1,000 to support programs for youth and families with limited means living in Greater Fulton.
MacGregor Lennarz placed first with a time of 39:19 on a challenging course with three steep hills.
Thank you to all of our sponsors and volunteers for a successful event!
October 16, 2009
Last day to register for Run to the River!
Register Now!
It’s not too late to register for the Rocketts Landing Run to the River. It’s a charity run that supports the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), which provides quality programs and resources to famililes with limited means in the East End.
The event includes:
- a 5K community walk
- a 10K hill run – great for Richmond marathon prep
- a 1K fun run for kids
HURRY! Register NOW. No race day registrations will be allowed!
October 6, 2009
Need volunteer photographers for the Run to the River 10K
The Neighborhood Resource Center is looking for volunteer photographers to photograph the Run to the River 10K, Saturday October 17th. If you are good with a camera and willing to donate some time please sign up to volunteer!
September 23, 2009
Don’t forget, Yoga tonight @ the NRC!
Yoga for all tonight, 7PM at the NRC, 1519 Williamsburg rd. $10 and don’t forget to bring your own mat.
September 23, 2009
Second to the last training walk for Run to the River this Saturday!
Run to the River Training Walk: Saturday, September 26th!
Only two opportunities remain to preview the course before race day: Saturday, Sept. 26th and Saturday, Oct. 10th.
September 14, 2009
Mary Lou Decossaux, Co-Executive Director of the NRC is an honoree of the Richmond History Makers award
The Valentine Richmond History Center launched Richmond History Makers in 2005 to annually recognize, honor, and celebrate those everyday citizens and outstanding organizations that are making significant contributions to the greater Richmond region. Nominees are chosen based one of the following areas:
- Creating Quality Educational Opportunities
- Improving Racial Equality and Social Justice
- Demonstrating Innovative Solutions
- Promoting Stronger Communities
- Fostering Regional Cooperation
