Richmond Christmas Mother Fund adds $15,000 to Salvation Army grant
The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund has awarded an additional $15,000 to The Salvation Army Central Virginia for its Christmas distribution program. The Salvation Army was already the biggest...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 3: $24,914.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...
View ArticleHome prices in Richmond region up in October, but still off from peak
Home prices in the Richmond area continue to rise but they have yet to fully recover, according to an October homes sales report released this morning by RealtyTrac, a real estate research company. The...
View ArticleAt Public Square, residents explore challenges and strengths of Richmond
Richmond has a lot to offer millennials considering moving to the area for jobs, but the people who oversee hiring at some of the region’s large corporations sometimes don’t know it, said Rachel...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 4: $31,149.15
Previous balance — $24,914.15 Today’s gifts — $6,235.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...
View ArticleWHY, RICHMOND, WHY?!? Why, Richmond, Why?!? Floodwall banner evokes memory of...
This week, we solve a mystery about an old banner on the floodwall — located near a spot infamous in Richmond’s history. Q: Why is there a photo of something that is not the James River on the RVA...
View ArticleRichmond Christmas Mothers reunite at Sabot at Stony Point
The home of Richmond’s first official Christmas Mother opened its doors Thursday evening to some 20 of the 80 Richmond Christmas Mothers who have served since 1935. Sabot at Stony Point, now a private...
View ArticleRichmond christmas mother Christmas Mother donations as of Dec. 5: $31,624.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...
View ArticlePortrait project gets Richmond Christmas Mother help
Corinthia Robb’s daughters had to coax her to get in front of the camera, and she only stayed long enough for photographer Jimmy Giles to get two quick shots. But it was the kind of moment that becomes...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 6: $34,259.15
Previous balance — $31,624.15 Today’s gifts — $2,635.00 Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its...
View ArticleBicycles donated to Hanover Christmas Mother in honor of Carrie Wortham
Carrie Wortham was 4 when her dad decided it was time to do away with the training wheels on her bicycle. He took them off, gave her a push and she took off, pedaling. “I totally remember,” Ed Wortham...
View ArticleJunior Assembly Cotillion Holly Balls
The 71st Holly Balls for the Junior Assembly Cotillion were held this weekend at The Woman’s Club on East Franklin Street. Donations were being made to the Richmond Christmas Mother, Katherine Wintsch,...
View ArticleLohmann: Nonprofit resurrects Christmas Day dinner
Dave Kennedy and John Sawyer founded Bridging RVA in 2014 with a mission of connecting people and causes and “bridging”...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 7: $35,434.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single...
View ArticleParney's Postcard: Day 3 from Baseball Winter Meetings
T odd “Parney” Parnell, vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, is attending the baseball winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn. He will be sending daily postcards to...
View ArticleCiara Allen is grateful for Richmond Christmas Mother
Ciara Allen has a quick smile and a quiet confidence that things are getting better. For the first time in her life, she said, she feels the support of a good team backing her up. Part of that support...
View ArticleChristmas Mother donations as of Dec. 8: $39,524.15
Your support helps the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund make a brighter holiday for thousands of area families. The largest single element of the program is the Christmas Assistance program run by The...
View ArticleTop U.S. Episcopal official recovering in Richmond after suffering blood on...
The top official of the Episcopal Church in the United States is being treated in Richmond after blood built up on his brain, according to a message from the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia to...
View ArticleWoodfin moves to new location in Richmond
Woodfin, a longtime area company, has moved to Richmond to be closer to its customers and suppliers in time for the busy winter season. The move from Mechanicsville was celebrated Tuesday at the...
View ArticleParney's Postcard: Day 4 from Baseball's Winter Meetings
Todd “Parney” Parnell , vice president and chief operating officer of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, is attending the baseball winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn. He will be sending daily postcards to...
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