Community Corner
Find your next adventure in Richmond!
Our Community Corner is Richmond's biggest bulletin board! Please share any family- or student-focused opportunities through the form below or by emailing opportunity@rvaschools.net. Each Monday, we'll run upcoming opportunities in Direct — and they'll all live on our website, searchable by location and age. Please note, we are only able to share programs and events that are free or are minimal in cost. If scholarships or financial assistance are provided, please be sure to let us know.
If you would like to add information to this hub, please complete this form:
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Through July 24, children ages 0-18, can enjoy free meals at several RPS school sites across the city.
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Support literacy in RVA with family-friendly game nights!
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Come out for an afternoon of support, resources, and community connection as we prepare for a successful school year ahead!
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Clear the wishlists and empower our teachers! Bring your school supply donations to 1700 Robin Hood Rd from now through August 31!
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Show our RPS visual art educators some love at the Annual Art Educators Showcase!
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The City of Richmond Human Rights Commission is seeking motivated and civic-minded students to serve as Youth Commissioners. This is a unique opportunity for students in grades 10–12 enrolled in RPS to contribute to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice in our community.
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Earn prizes by staying active and completing fun activities and challenges! The Summer Challenge is designed to inspire youth ages 4-12 and their families to get outside, move more, and incorporate exercise into their everyday routines during June, July, and August.
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The Downtown YMCA is pleased to share information about several Teen Experiences currently open for registration. These programs are designed to complement in-school learning while providing structured, high-quality out-of-school opportunities that promote academic growth, leadership development, and student engagement.
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Up to (30) rising 10th through 12th graders from the greater Richmond region will be introduced to college-level research skills and mapping through genealogy–the study and documentation of their own family history journeys.
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Join the monthly Ninth District Town Hall meetings!
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Looking for a simple way to show some love to our students and families? Here’s how you can support the S.A.F.E. Center at Clark Springs:
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The RPS Lit Limo has a new summer schedule! Be sure to visit a location near you!
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The new 211 Virginia public search is officially open! Use this free resource to get connected to essential health and human services across the state!