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Restoring the Health
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We are seeking support from individuals, businesses, organizations, and visitors to solve the systemic issues of food equity and access to affordable housing, transportation, and healthcare for all RVA residents. Join us in our effort to make Richmond, VA, the healthiest city in America by 2033 through collective community action.

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Invest In Young People

Submitted by | Nicole Jones
Richmond

Create spaces for young people to be able to take their armor off and be authentically themselves. Read More...


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Be an Advocate for Affordable Housing

Submitted by | Greta Harris
Richmond

Embrace, get behind, and be an advocate for quality housing options. Let’s help more of our neighbors gain more options as to where and how Read More...


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Highlighting Local Positivity and Impact

Submitted by | David Waidelich
Richmond

Amid the negativity that surrounds us daily, it’s important to focus on positive local efforts—whether in philanthropy, the food space, or promoting an active lifestyle. Read More...


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Breaking Big Goals Into Achievable Steps

Submitted by | Rob Mazzanti
Richmond

Big goals are big for a reason, and they can often feel overwhelming. The key is to break them into smaller, manageable steps and approach Read More...


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Volunteer and Get Engaged

Submitted by | Jon Lugbill
Richmond

Whether it’s through sports with Sports Backers, empowering individuals with disabilities at Sportable, or engaging in hands-on work with Friends of James River Park and Read More...


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Extending Care Beyond Rehabilitation Centers

Submitted by | Kelly Del Campo Merricks
Richmond

Collaborating with physical rehabilitation organizations to enhance community care and provide ongoing support for individuals after their release from these centers. Read More...


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Invest In Young People

Submitted by | Will Melton

Create spaces for young people to be able to take their armor off and be authentically themselves. Read More...

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Be an Advocate for Affordable Housing

Submitted by | Will Melton

Embrace, get behind, and be an advocate for quality housing options. Let’s help more of our neighbors gain more options as to where and how they live. To make a lasting impact, we need a collective effort—a community of voices championing the cause for affordable housing. Read More...

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Highlighting Local Positivity and Impact

Submitted by | Will Melton

Amid the negativity that surrounds us daily, it’s important to focus on positive local efforts—whether in philanthropy, the food space, or promoting an active lifestyle. Many incredible people are making a meaningful impact in our communities. Read More...

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Breaking Big Goals Into Achievable Steps

Submitted by | Will Melton

Big goals are big for a reason, and they can often feel overwhelming. The key is to break them into smaller, manageable steps and approach them with a mindset focused on progress. By asking yourself how you can improve each day and each week, and by enjoying the journey, you build momentum toward achieving your ultimate goal. Read More...

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Volunteer and Get Engaged

Submitted by | Will Melton

Whether it’s through sports with Sports Backers, empowering individuals with disabilities at Sportable, or engaging in hands-on work with Friends of James River Park and Capital Trees, there are countless ways to make an impact and connect with the community. Read More...

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Extending Care Beyond Rehabilitation Centers

Submitted by | Will Melton

Collaborating with physical rehabilitation organizations to enhance community care and provide ongoing support for individuals after their release from these centers. Read More...

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Working in Concert to Catapult Richmond Residents Toward Stability

Submitted by | Will Melton

There are hundreds of thousands of people who want to do the right thing. We need to work in concert to create a clear entry point into the system. People with knowledge of Richmond’s public resources and services could sit down with residents to map out plans for accessing public benefits they aren’t utilizing, catapulting them into greater stability. Read More...

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Finding the Right Support for Your Small Business

Submitted by | Will Melton

If you’re a small business owner, find the small business group that best fits your needs. Many organizations in Richmond are dedicated to supporting small businesses by providing valuable resources and assistance. Read More...

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April 20, 2023

Will Melton is Interviewed for 8@4 for the Richmond Times-Dispatch


Check out this video from Virginia Video Network and the Richmond Times-Dispatch where Will Melton shares the vision behind America’s Healthiest City and where we need to be in 10 years to succeed in making Richmond the healthiest region in America by 2033. Watch the interview here.


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