AmeriCorps Grant Tentatively Received

Embrace Richmond has tentatively received a grant which will fund 20 part-time AmeriCorps positions. These part time positions require 900 hours of service and comes with a $6,000 living allowance along with a $2,000 education grant. We anticipate using 12-15 of these positions to provide employment for our program participants and the remainder to create [...]

From the Director

Have you ever met someone and just known that God brought you together for a reason but you were not sure why? Well I had that experience with Phyllis Arrington. For about six months, Phyllis was our warehouse manager and I was blessed by her presence and beautiful spirit. Eventually Phyllis had to find a [...]

In Need of…

1. Bicycle- A former Embrace participant was offered a job just a few blocks off the bus line and is seeking a bicycle.   If you have a bicycle for our dear friend, please contact Allison at 343-5008.  
2. Car-  Our current warehouse manager, Richard,  is seeking a vehicle.  If you have a vehicle that you would be willing [...]

Community Yard Sale- New Date

The Community Yard Sale that we were participating in on May 10 got postponed due to weather. The new date is now Saturday, June 7th from 8am- 2pm at a new location. It will now be held at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church (2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond-next to Coleman Brothers Florist). There is asphalt parking [...]

Ukrop’s Golden Gift

Ukrop’s Golden Gift Certificates need to be turned in no later than May 31st. If you want to donate your points to Embrace, please do so my dropping them off at the office (1501 A Sledd Street, Richmond, VA 23220) or by mailing them to the same address.
Thanks to those who have already sent them [...]

Blessing Days

After our June 8th Blessing Day, we will not be having another one until Sept. 14, 2008. If your church is interested in participating in one, please contact Andrea Richardson at andrea@embracerichmon.org to schedule your event.