~2020 - 2021 Dates & Programs~
With the safety of our members at the forefront of our thoughts, the board has decided to hold all meetings virtually via Zoom this year.
October 1 7:00pm
Speaker: Rob McAdams, Partners in the Arts
Rob is the visionary behind the work of Partners in the Arts and has been integral in spreading the concept of Arts Integration in education here in Richmond and beyond, including working with Binford Middle School. You will learn about an RVA community consortium founded in 1994 designed to connect K-12 to the strong RVA arts/cultural community. This program aligns to how we all learn and integrates community expertise to the classroom and beyond for deeper and creative learning. Rob McAdams is an educator and artist who has done this work across the region state country and internationally.
December 3 7:00pm
Speaker: Kathy Harkey, National Alliance for Mental Illness - Central Virginia Chapter
Kathy Harkey is the new Executive Director at NAMI where her work helping people manage their mental health has increased exponentially with COVID-19. In addition, recent events have reemphasized the importance of continuing the conversation about racism, police and mental health. The negative impact systemic racism has on minorities, impacts physical and mental health, most especially those living with a mental illness. Kathy will talk about the impact of recent events on our mental health, and give tips on how we can help ourselves and loved ones improve address our mental heath.
Speaker: Kathy Harkey, National Alliance for Mental Illness - Central Virginia Chapter
Kathy Harkey is the new Executive Director at NAMI where her work helping people manage their mental health has increased exponentially with COVID-19. In addition, recent events have reemphasized the importance of continuing the conversation about racism, police and mental health. The negative impact systemic racism has on minorities, impacts physical and mental health, most especially those living with a mental illness. Kathy will talk about the impact of recent events on our mental health, and give tips on how we can help ourselves and loved ones improve address our mental heath.
February 4 7:00pm
Speaker: Cathy Easter and/or Mary Maupai - Safe Harbor
Many of us know Safe Harbor as a local nonprofit that works with survivors of domestic and sexual violence but few know about the work they do with human trafficking. Richmond’s location at the cross between I95 and I64 creates the perfect location for human trafficking. You will learn about the work Safe Harbor does to help victims heal and rebuild their lives after the trauma they have experienced. Cathy Easter, Executive Director and/or Mary Maupai, Development Director, will join us on February 4 to discuss the prevalence of human trafficking in the Richmond area, which, according to The Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, ranks as one of the top 20 jurisdictions for sex trafficking. Cathy and/or Mary will share myths about human trafficking that we all may believe and what the truth really is, and how you can be part of ending this form of modern-day slavery.
Speaker: Cathy Easter and/or Mary Maupai - Safe Harbor
Many of us know Safe Harbor as a local nonprofit that works with survivors of domestic and sexual violence but few know about the work they do with human trafficking. Richmond’s location at the cross between I95 and I64 creates the perfect location for human trafficking. You will learn about the work Safe Harbor does to help victims heal and rebuild their lives after the trauma they have experienced. Cathy Easter, Executive Director and/or Mary Maupai, Development Director, will join us on February 4 to discuss the prevalence of human trafficking in the Richmond area, which, according to The Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, ranks as one of the top 20 jurisdictions for sex trafficking. Cathy and/or Mary will share myths about human trafficking that we all may believe and what the truth really is, and how you can be part of ending this form of modern-day slavery.
April 1 7:00pm
Speaker: William Coleman, Virginia Home
Since 1894 The Virginia Home has quietly provided compassionate and professional care to adult Virginians with irreversible physical disabilities regardless of their ability to pay. Located nearby on Hampton Street adjacent to Byrd Park and Maymont, TVH serves 130 residents at a time and is the only facility of its kind in the Commonwealth. William will share some history as well as provide insight into our unique health care model—one that has served us well during all types of situations, including navigating through the current pandemic.
Speaker: William Coleman, Virginia Home
Since 1894 The Virginia Home has quietly provided compassionate and professional care to adult Virginians with irreversible physical disabilities regardless of their ability to pay. Located nearby on Hampton Street adjacent to Byrd Park and Maymont, TVH serves 130 residents at a time and is the only facility of its kind in the Commonwealth. William will share some history as well as provide insight into our unique health care model—one that has served us well during all types of situations, including navigating through the current pandemic.
