Part of our job as parents is to build a more vibrant world for our families. Find out how policy advocacy at the General Assembly can make a difference.
Browsing: Social Issues
Preventing child abuse and neglect isn’t easy. Lucy Block Rimington with Greater Richmond SCAN has strategies for community members to help keep kids safer.
Launched in 2020 by artist Hamilton Glass, Mending Walls is a public art project that connects artists and community members from different backgrounds.
Learn about Initiatives of Change USA – the organization of change agents working to heal society’s divides.
Two great questions and wonde answers from a SCAN parenting pro: getting ready for middle school and prepping a pet home for new baby!
When Parney says “Baseball is more than a game,” he means the Flying Squirrels are committed to lifting up the community it has played in since 2010.
Many RVA families struggle to feed their kids and themselves. Here’s a look at who, why, and the nonprofits that are working to help overcome food insecurity.
How to help 420,000 Virginians keep their Medicaid coverage in the next year following the end of federal COVID-19 pandemic protections.
Julie has volunteered with Shalom Farms for two years. As a lead volunteer, she has committed to volunteering for at least one shift per week across the entire growing season. “I…
True story: You don’t have to be made of money to help Make-A-Wish grant a wish for a local child! You do, however, need to have a huge heart!
During the past two years, we have heard a lot about protecting our elders. Public health experts directed older adults to stay home to stay safe. While social distancing may…
Consent is a huge part of all of our lives – and it begins with teaching kids agency over their own bodies. Here’s an important look at consent.