Greater Fulton News » NRC http://greaterfultonnews.org News and events for the Greater Fulton area, including Fulton Bottom, Montrose, and Fulton Hill. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:23:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Don’t Miss the National Night Out Carnival @ the NRC, Tuesday, August 3! http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/08/02/dont-miss-the-national-night-out-carnival-tuesday-august-3/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/08/02/dont-miss-the-national-night-out-carnival-tuesday-august-3/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:00:57 +0000 vmallonee http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=2012

Join us at the NRC for our National Night Out Carnival!

Tuesday, August 3rd
6pm to 9pm @ 1519 Williamsburg Rd.

Don’t miss the National Night Out Carnival tomorrow at the NRC! We have many fun events planned, including:

  • carnival games & prizes
  • great food from the NRC kitchen
  • ballet performance
  • face painting
  • wind chime craft with recycled materials
  • live music including a performance by NRC young writers
  • dunk tank featuring NRC staff!

*Volunteers are still needed for this event! If you’d like to help out, please call or email Penny Ferris: 804-864-5797 or penny@nrccafe.org. Thanks!

National Night Out is a unique, nationwide event designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, support local anti-crime programs and celebrate the strength of community. We hope you can join us!

]]> http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/08/02/dont-miss-the-national-night-out-carnival-tuesday-august-3/feed/ 1 Volunteers sought for NRC fundraiser http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/07/19/volunteers-sought-for-nrc-fundraiser/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/07/19/volunteers-sought-for-nrc-fundraiser/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:29 +0000 john_m http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=1987 HandOn Greater Richmond is looking for volunteers to help out at the NRC to assist with “eco” stations & teach about recycling & composting on Sunday, July 25:

For this fundraiser benefiting the Neighborhood Resource Center, we need volunteers to assist event coordinator by monitoring “eco” stations – stations set up to collect trash, recycling, and compost. Volunteers will stand at an assigned eco station and help people determine which items go into which bins.

Volunteers will be briefed on which items go where and signs will also be placed on and around bins. At the end of the event, volunteers will be asked to weigh and record the trash, recycling, and compost collected from each eco station. Recycling, compost, and trash will be moved to one central location for easy pickup. Please note that volunteers must be able to life up to 25 pounds.

Required Attire: Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes–things you don’t mind getting a little dirty.

Minimum age to volunteer: 14 (Individuals ages 17 and under must volunteer with an adult.)

]]> http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/07/19/volunteers-sought-for-nrc-fundraiser/feed/ 1 LUNAFEST: this Saturday, purchase your ticket today! http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/03/11/lunafest-this-saturday-purchase-your-ticket-today/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2010/03/11/lunafest-this-saturday-purchase-your-ticket-today/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:05:16 +0000 vmallonee http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=1714 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

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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.

Neighborhood Resource Center – Beautifying the Perennial Garden
Agency: Neighborhood Resource Center
Impact Areas: Environment: Community Gardens, Other
Project Attributes: Youth Only Program (12-18)
Dates of next project occurrences:
Friday, January 15, 2010, 4:00PM-6:30PM

]]> http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/12/24/nrc-and-handson-greater-richmond-offer-volunteer-opportunity-for-young-people/feed/ 0 Raise $ for the NRC when you use H&R Block to do your taxes! http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/12/03/raise-for-the-nrc-when-you-use-hr-block-to-do-your-taxes/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/12/03/raise-for-the-nrc-when-you-use-hr-block-to-do-your-taxes/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:47:06 +0000 vmallonee http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=1477 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.

]]> http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/12/03/raise-for-the-nrc-when-you-use-hr-block-to-do-your-taxes/feed/ 0 The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Invests in Job Support http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/11/20/the-wachovia-wells-fargo-foundation-invests-in-job-support/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/11/20/the-wachovia-wells-fargo-foundation-invests-in-job-support/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:23 +0000 vmallonee http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=1463 wachovia

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.

]]> http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/11/20/the-wachovia-wells-fargo-foundation-invests-in-job-support/feed/ 0 Run to the River Makes a Big Splash, Raises Cash! http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/10/19/run-to-the-river-makes-a-big-splash-raises-cash/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/10/19/run-to-the-river-makes-a-big-splash-raises-cash/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:45:35 +0000 vmallonee http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=1382 r2r-header

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!

View race results, photos and read full article now >

Win a $20 Gift Certificate to Dick’s Sporting Goods

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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!

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Run for a Great Cause!

Run to the River raises money for the Neighborhood Resource Center, which offers programs such as tutoring, Montessori preschool, after school programs, art, music, and GED classes.

Please help support the center by fundraising! It’s easy and quick:

Set up a fundraising page at active.com.

Use one of our sample letters or write your own.
Send an email to your friends and family and ask them to sponsor you. Remember, if you ask 10 friends to donate $10 each, you’ve raised $100.

Great prizes go to our top fundraisers (it doesn’t matter whether you walk or run):

A year’s membership to Richmond Balance
A two-night stay at The Homestead, a luxury resort
Gift certificates to Comfort Restaurant

See you race day!

]]> http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/10/16/last-day-to-register-for-run-to-the-river/feed/ 0 Need volunteer photographers for the Run to the River 10K http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/10/06/need-volunteer-photographers-for-run-to-the-river-10k/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/10/06/need-volunteer-photographers-for-run-to-the-river-10k/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:53:07 +0000 vmallonee http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=1326 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!

]]> http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/10/06/need-volunteer-photographers-for-run-to-the-river-10k/feed/ 0 Don’t forget, Yoga tonight @ the NRC! http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/09/23/dont-forget-yoga-tonight-the-nrc/ http://greaterfultonnews.org/2009/09/23/dont-forget-yoga-tonight-the-nrc/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:47:56 +0000 vmallonee http://greaterfultonnews.org/?p=1313 Yoga for all tonight, 7PM at the NRC, 1519 Williamsburg rd. $10 and don’t forget to bring your own mat.

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