Fall 2009 AmeriCorps Openings

 
Community Care Coordinators
This fall we will be expanding our aftercare program in three at-risk communities.  We will be working with faith based groups, community based organizations and congregations across Richmond to strengthen these communities.
 To assist with the expansion of this program we are looking to bring on several AmeriCorps members who have an interest in and a commitment to [...]

Get Connected Orientation Luncheon

When:  May 12th 11:30-1:00
Where: 1125 Commerce Road, Richmond Va 23224
This orientation is for anyone interested in getting more involved at Embrace Richmond or CARITAS Works.  Participants will learn more about short-term volunteer opportunities such as our blessing days and furniture drives, our long-term volunteer opportunities such as our hospitality teams and encourager groups as well [...]

IFDA adopts Embrace as their charity of choice

The IFDA (International Furnishings And Design Association) Richmond chapter has adopted Embrace as it’s charitable organization. The announcement was made at their monthly social, March 14 at Summer Classics on Broad Street. Jennifer Stone the president of the local chapter with Mosaic Interiors and Tracy de Shazo of Simply Vintage were pivotal in the decision [...]

Community Yard Sale helps benefit Embrace Richmond

Somebuddies, Inc is sponsoring a community yard sale on Saturday, May 10, 2008 (rain date is May 31st) 8 am- 3 pm. All the vendors at the yard sale are local non-profit organizations and all proceeds go directly to the non-profit groups.  The location is 7616 Staples Mill Road in Richmond at The Critter Cottage. [...]

Open House and Luncheon

On Frebruary 6th we will be hosting an open house and luncheoun for potential congregational, corporate, and referral partners.  This open house is also open to anyone interested in volunteering at Embrace Richmond.  Come learn more about our Home Starter Program, our Welcome Home Project and our new Brighter Futures Program. We will have small [...]

Annual Giving Campaign results

Thanks to all those who participated. We received over $4,500 from your gracious gift donations. We greatly appreciate all of our donors and everything you do helps us to grow more programs to help more families. Thanks again from everyone at Embrace.

Another drop off site now available at one local Home Depot

We now have a donation drop off site located at the Home Depot- Atlee Exit off I-95 north of the city. There is a POD located in the parking lot which is being used to store donated items. Please call Allison for more infomation.
For those of you in Woodlake/Brandermill area, we still have our storage [...]