Tag Archive: Healthy Communities
John Randolph Foundation SUPPORTS …
One in four children has a vision problem that affects his/her ability to learn. Conexus works to remove poor vision as a barrier to a child’s success in the classroom using non-invasive digital screening technology in their Mobile Vision Clinics to provide public school students with a state-of-the-art vision screening. If… View Article
John Randolph Foundation ENCOURAGES …
Greater Richmond Fit4Kids is committed to improving children’s health and wellness through outdoor physical activities, movement in the classroom, gardening and healthy eating. Since their first grant in 2014, John Randolph Foundation has awarded $269,500 to sustain Wellness Integration programs and Learning Gardens in all three… View Article
John Randolph Foundation SUSTAINS …
Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS) Hopewell-Prince George at the Crossings has provided more than 11,000 visits for medical, dental, and behavioral health care to underinsured, non-insured, and insured area residents since 2004. It is one of Central Virginia Health Services’ 18 locations throughout the region. Central Virginia Health Services, Inc. (CVHS) is a community-based,… View Article
John Randolph Foundation NOURISHES …
The Colonial Heights Food Pantry, Inc. is committed to alleviating hunger, while developing collaborative strategies to encourage self-reliance and preserve human dignity. During the last fiscal year, Colonial Heights Food Pantry fed an average of 254 households each month and distributed enough food to serve 430,000 meals throughout the year—accomplished with more than 12,000 hours… View Article
John Randolph Foundation SUPPORTS …
Hopewell/Prince George Healthy Families Hopewell/Prince George Families has been helping families since 1991. The organization works to ensure that children are born healthy, reach school age ready to learn, and grow up to be healthy, contributing members of their communities. Assessment and referral services are offered to all Hopewell and Prince George families. Intensive home-based… View Article
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Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) works to protect and promote the river’s natural beauty and history for all to enjoy. Part of their mission is developing a regional Greenway-Blueway network of trails and water access along the lower Appomattox River so residents and visitors may hike, bike, or paddle along many miles… View Article
John Randolph Foundation NOURISHES …
The new year has begun and JRF continues to celebrate some of the nonprofit organizations we have supported during our 25 years of service in the community. In 1983, the Hopewell Food Pantry was created by a group of local churches to provide emergency food to individuals and families in temporary crisis. Nearly 40 years… View Article
John Randolph Foundation ENCOURAGES …
Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) offers young men a safe place where they can talk as well as a community of mentors and peers who listen, believe in them, and help them make better choices. Through weekly circles, camping trips and family communications workshops, BTMVA builds relationships, offers support, and promotes… View Article
Hopewell-Prince George Healthy Families: “The Little House Where the Magic Happens”
It’s just a little beige house on Hopewell’s North 4th Avenue, but I hear big things are happening inside. I’m dropping by to learn more about Hopewell-Prince George Healthy Families, a local nonprofit that works to make a positive difference for children and families in the Hopewell and Prince George County communities. I’m meeting with… View Article
Better Vision, Better Future: Conexus Helps Kids See
Young children may not be aware that their vision is a problem. Those vision problems can turn into learning problems. We feel it’s critical to our mission of creating healthy communities and bright futures that we remove vision challenges and make way for improved education. Conexus was an obvious choice when we looked for a… View Article
