For an event that happens to one in every four women, miscarriage is an uncommon word rarely used in public discussion. While many women fear the word itself and the negative connotations surrounding it, many find comfort in understanding and…
RFM team members share a book they’ve enjoyed. Maybe you will, too! I’m not a big reader (although I wish I were), so when I choose a book, I really want it to be worth my time – which I…
Founded in 1988, the Better Housing Coalition is the Richmond region’s largest nonprofit community development corporation. Its mission is to change lives and transform communities through high-quality, affordable housing. BHC owns and manages fifteen rental communities across Greater Richmond for…
Getting the job of utility operator might have seemed like the easy part for Vernia Hawthorne, Barbara Jackson, and Jewel Minor, but actually doing the job – and for so many years – has been more of a challenge. No…
Change the World RVA, winner of the 2016 Governor’s Award for Outstanding Community Organization, is the only nonprofit in the region dedicated to supporting high school and college students who face homelessness and unstable housing. Natalie May, president of Change…
The vocal quartet 98°, comprised of Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre, and Jeff Timmons who are renowned for signature R&B-tinged, 4-part harmonies released Let It Snow, their new Christmas album, in October via UMe. It is their first new…
Whether your child is traveling abroad for a week, a semester, or longer, there’s more to do than pack a few bags. Here are some essential planning tips travel-savvy parents should know, also known as Dena and Chris Moore’s hard-learned…
As families celebrate, take note of these scary statistics from AAA: Children are four times more likely to be struck by a motor vehicle on Halloween than any other day of the year. This is especially alarming considering an estimated 40 million children…
To make education research easier for families who are interested in private schools for their children, RFM publishes its Private School Finder once a year. This easy-to-use and search directory is always available online and can be filtered by location,…
Take your kids on a Journey to the MRF and learn about recycling with this educational film from Central Virginia Waste Management Authority. Follow the journey of items collected in local residential (aka curbside) and drop-off recycling (bins, carts, personal containers,…
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