Richmond Main Street Initiative’s second Music on the Main happened on July 9. Richmond Rotary was one of many sponsors of this festive community gathering. Photos provided by Rotarian Sarah Wally, Executive Director of RMSI.
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Debra Mipos
Supporting community development in Tipitapa Nicaragua. The focus is on feeding and educating children, self sufficient communities, and sustainable development.
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Colleen Miller
Scientific Adventures
Communications Director
We teach afterschool, hands-on STEM programs to girls ages 4-12, all of whom live in poverty or extreme poverty, and 90% of whom are girls of color. You may know that a far lower percentage of girls than boys think that they are good at STEM – this is for many reasons. There are far fewer women than men in STEM fields, again for numerous reasons. We give girls the confidence and knowledge to know that they are just as good. Our outcomes clearly show this, in addition to showing that we are priming the workforce pipeline beginning at the appropriate ages.
Continue reading →Friday, August 7
Justice At Last
Rose Mukhar
A brief training about human trafficking and the work of Justice At Last over the past decade throughout the Bay Area.
Justice At Last is the only nonprofit law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively serving the legal needs of survivors of human trafficking. We provide clients with free legal services regardless of their age, sex, gender identity, abilities and equity needs, nationality or type of trafficking. We emphasize a trauma informed approach that empowers survivors to seek and achieve justice on their own terms. Since 2015 we have served over 2,000 survivors and trained over 15,000 individuals about the rights and legal forms of relief of trafficked victims.
Continue reading →Friday, August 14
Eddie Morris
RichMinds Network
How strong community partnerships help improve access to mental health services, family support programs, educational opportunities, and wellness resources. By working together, we are helping to build stronger families, safer neighborhoods, and a healthier, more connected Richmond community.
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