Posted on June 30, 2008 by agmullins
We want to send a special Thanks to Liberty Property Trust, for spending their entire Friday working with us to help organize our two warehouses. The transformation of these warehouses will greatly increase the usefulness of those facilities.
Liberty is a national and international company, with a location in Richmond, that is dedicated to giving back [...]
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Posted on June 25, 2008 by agmullins
HELP!!!
Embrace is busy planning our first “Chair Affair” to be held this November. Local artists from the area will be transforming ordinary chairs from our warehouse into amazing works of art to be auctioned off the night of the event. We are in need of volunteers to help make this event spectacular!! [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by agmullins
Our Unity Works Project will provide unique, experiential opportunities for congregational groups to break down barriers through the practice of Christian hospitality. We will help develop leaders with a passion for urban ministry and a commitment to caring for the poor.
We will be conducting a series of workshops on how congregational groups can build bridges [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by agmullins
Embrace wants to thank everyone who sent in their Ukrop’s Golden Gift Points. We ended up with 8132.06 points. Thanks again to all those who participated!
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by agmullins
Homeward is preparing for their Summer Point In Time Resource Fair (July 24th) and looking for a few specific items.
Items needed include: lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, socks, white t shirts, combs and brushes, lip balm, baby wipes, sunscreen, deodorant, and NEW underwear for men and women.
Donations can be delivered to 408 W. Franklin Street-basement level by [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by agmullins
The Thrifty Quaker, located in the Midlothian Station Shopping Center, is always in need of quality, gently used clothing, books, and household goods. This organization has been such a blessing to Embrace. They donate all sales proceeds, after expenses, to non-profit organizations that are selected by store customers and Midlothian Friends Meeting. If you have [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by wmccaig
Last month we asked for four things; a car for Richard, a bike for JoJo, and a lawn mower and weed eater for Embrace. We are thrilled to share that we received the car, bike and lawn mower within a few weeks of our request. We are confident that the weed eater will find it’s [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by wmccaig
Tiffany Hall is joining the Embrace Richmond team as our Program Manager. Tiffany will be coordinating our monthly missions events, encourager program and will be helping launch the Unity-Works Project this fall. Tiffany received her undergraduate from Baylor University and is currently in the Masters of Divinity program at Baptist Theological Seminary. She is pursuing a [...]
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