One of my all-time fave Goodwill spots ! Always have lots of books and records, you can find some…read moregoodies as long as you're willing to dig ! They have honestly so many things. I have to limit myself when I go to make sure it's things I'm on the hunt for rather than everything I want. Lots of home decor, shoes, purses, plus size clothing and more ! Def a great RVA spot

I donated many items like 3-ring binders, school supplies, etc. only to see them tossed in the…read moredumpster before I could even get out of the parking lot.

Hands On is my absolute favorite non-profit in Richmond. The organization partners with…read morenon-profits in the area and people looking to volunteer and helps match volunteers with organizations and opportunities. They have pretty much any type of project that you can imagine. You can be an ongoing volunteer on one specific project or you can volunteer on just one day. Each year they host Hands On RVA Day which is Richmond's largest non-profit day of service with tons of projects going on all around the city. I first participated in this a year ago and this is what made me fall in love with this organization. They have a passionate group of employees that inspire you to volunteer and and are very experienced and organized. My favorite project that they offer are the DIY projects that they post every month. This allows you to collect items and make something for a nonprofit that they need. For instance this month, the project is to make zip lock bags of toiletry items to donate to a non-profit in the area that works with the homeless. My friends and I gathered the supplies and assembled these kits in under an hour. If you haven't had a chance, create a profile on Hands On's website and figure out a way to get involved.

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This is review number Maestro or Maestra a few notes on the piano if you please, TWO, DOS, YEE of…read moreSalvation Army in capitol of Richmond, Virginia, in Enrico County. Ninety six counties in Old Dominion State. The first person only gave One Star. Read any mine, any Food Bank that I write, any Salvation Army that I write, helps children of that town, of that state. This situation, helps the children in capitol town of Richmond, Virginia. I am glad support Salvation Army in Enrico County. Capitol idea is thinking of children with gifts to local Food Bank or Capitol idea is thinking of children with gifts to local Salvation Army. Best of luck to employees to volunteers of Richmond, Virginia Salvation Army Corps.

Just wanted to put out there this location is not a thrift store, this is a shelter. All the…read moreSalvation Army thrifts are now permanently closed unfortunately. You may want to research other thrifts in the area. This location also does financial assistance. The phone calls are only taken on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. They only help with rent that is only a month over due, Dominion Energy, gas and oil. They help with wood during winter months. There is a high volume of calls so you have to remain patient. Dial 0 to get directly to operator because it will incorrectly tell you to dial a 1 or some other number. If applying for DE (Dominion Energy) or gas financial assistants please have the account number ready to give to receptionist when you call it makes the process smoother. They usually have funding for the city of Richmond only but occasionally there is funding for both Chesterfield county and Henrico county.

The Doorways is an amazing hospital hospitality house for patients and their families during a…read morehard enough time for them when they are away from home and need to be close to the hospital for treatment or support. Each day they host about 150 people from around the world. The Doorways relies heavily on donations and volunteers. Their are plenty of volunteer opportunities and my friends and I chose to provide and serve a meal. Their front desk staff was super informative and very welcoming. Their kitchen was huge and provided everything we needed to make dinner for the guest. We chose to do burgers; turkey burgers; green beans; baked beans; assorted chips and fresh salad. We did need to bring all of the food to be cooked and any additional or specialty seasoning we wanted to use. The kitchen had 4 of everything (stove, fridge, microwave, etc.) after preparing the meal you serve dinner to the residents around 6:30pm. Now cooking with my friends was so much fun but the highlight was definitely meeting the residents. All walks of life and just thankful for another day. This was such an rewarding feeling and we met some amazing guest. Mr Bryan, a resident there kept us laughing with his great spirit and personality. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer in Richmond Va I would highly suggest spending some time at The Doorways! I'm looking forward to returning.

What a great service to the community! All volunteer staff with big hearts, friendly and…read moreprofessional. Ppl complaining about the rooms is just unnecessary. Yes the place could use a makeover regarding the rooms, but it serves the purpose. Providing a safe place to stay, very close to VCU for patients and families that live far and abroad. No one is obligated to pay for the stay. A donation of $15.00 is recommended but no one is turned down for lack of funds. Volunteers come during the week and prepare home cooked meals free of charge! I am grateful for those that work here and the service provided.

I was born and rise up in Fulton area went to school Webster Davis east end and Armstrong 1969…read more finished George why the in1972 Fulton was a great place to grow up in played ba on the playgrounds ali day and at nigh too

I love the Neighborhood Resource Center of Greater Fulton Hill. I have been volunteering there on…read moreand off for several years. They do a lot of great work, lots of stuff I don't even know about I'm sure. Just to cover some of the basics though - they do homework tutoring for children every school day, have children's classes and programs pretty much every day, have a sliding scale Montessori preschool, have classes for adults including GED training and recreational things like dance and yoga, a recording studio, an organic garden, a farm stand, a coffee bar serving Tall Bike Coffee from Lamplighter, a kitchen with vegan cooking classes, a computer lab, a satellite center for homework tutoring in a nearby apartment complex, they do a 5k/10k Hill Run every October, assist people in finding jobs, and that's just scratching the surface. They are always adding new facilities and programs. Very inspiring little place created by residents of Fulton Hill for residents of Fulton Hill.

The meals on wheels are not accepting any new clients per another agency…read more Of course the management at Feedmore can't be reached to verify this information. After some of these comments I can see why. Might add i donated to this organization for 25 years. The one that spoke highly doesn't sound like she has had any experience with being hungry. Now when I read the daughter's experience I am wondering what food the meals on wheels is preparing. Some of the food comes to us smelling and looking funny.

If you have extra dry goods, canned goods, peanut butter, cereal, or any other foodstuffs, consider…read moredonating to this amazing local community food bank. Many businesses and individuals alike have chosen this establishment as their charity to help combat hunger. Feel free to research their commitment to feeding those in need. The review from Wyatt G. is insightful and detailed, so please check it out. I cannot improve on his words but I was inspired to leave an additional review as our family supports this worthy cause.

Good fast service. My husband had his pants altered. I had my dress cleaned. Got both back the next…read moreday.

I have been using Puritan Cleaners for 30 years, the staff is always friendly and helpful and I…read moreready appreciate them. But I am really feeling that the adminisition has forgotten about the clients. I alway get my niece's uniforms cleaned there for years, today when I picked them up, the cost was ridiculously expensive. I put 1- pair pants, 3- shirts, 2- skirts, 1- church dress all for a 8 year old girl. Then I put in 1- pair pant, 1- skirt, 1- vest, 1- bow tie for a 22month old boy. My order cost $119.54, her dress cost $21.73 only. The children discount disappeared without any notice. I feel as if Puritan no longer care about their client. And they are ALSO have taking away the Senior discount. I supported them all these year for them to discard me

Working at Heaven Sent Childcare has been a Blessing to me. My co-workers have become family and…read morethe Owner really cares about her employees and the children in our care. We start each morning off with Prayer and I feel that really sets the atmosphere for the day. Regardless of how anyone is feeling when we arrive in the morning we greet each child with love. It's awesome to see the smile on the parents faces when they leave for work knowing that their child/children are in s safe and loving environment. I don't know how long I'll be at HSCC but I do know I'm not planning on going anywhere any time soon.

From the owner: Founded in 2005, Heaven Sent Child Care Center started in a one-bedroom apartment in Western…read moreHenrico County of Richmond, Virginia, from a single working mother, who saw a need and decided to create a solution. Like most parents, our founder Mrs. Cynthia Williams-Bey faced two significant obstacles, which was finding affordable childcare and identifying a facility that stayed open after 6 pm. Determined to fulfill her childcare need, Mrs. Williams-Bey searched to no avail, and she could not find what she needed, so she prayed, and God gave her a divine answer to her problem and a vision to help other parents, like her. She took a leap of faith and walked away from her corporate job to launch Heaven Sent Child Center (Heaven Sent). Since that time, Heaven Sent has expanded into a 3000 sq ft thriving facility in Eastern Henrico and has helped hundreds of families in Richmond and surrounding areas. Mrs. Williams-Bey and her staff are committed to being a Heaven Sent solution to parents who desire to give their children the headstart they deserve as well as an exceptional childcare experience. If you have been searching for a high-quality childcare program designed to help your child(ren) grow into super learners, you are in the RIGHT place, schedule a tour today. We want to learn more about your family's needs. ​ "Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart." Proverbs 22:6 ​

Rag & Bones is a bicycle cooperative in Scott's Addition. Not to be confused with the luxury…read moreclothing label. I heard about it from a friend, but a lot of people (especially the people who are new to bikes) don't know it exists so I hope my review helps. They're fairly new to their current location and are still tidying up. The hours are listed on their website, but as of right now their walk-ins are Sunday 12-5, Tuesday 5-9, and WTF Thursday 5-8. There's also special events like bike-in movie nights and flea markets. When you come in you get access to their tools and boxes of parts, and a friendly volunteer will help you fix your bike. They ask for $5/hour donation for use of their space which is more than fair. I went to their WTF (women, trans, femme) night last week not knowing anything about bikes and in an hour I learned how to replace a handlebar and move my brake levers. They even gave me the handlebars. If you are a poor bike owner in need or just want to get to know your bike better, Rag & Bones is your destination. PS: Google maps gave me the wrong spot so when you're walking down Leigh Street with Ardent on your left, it's a little door a half block down.

This is a local attraction that can easily be missed. It is located right off of a highway entrance…read moreramp and on the Historic Slave Trail. The grounds are well maintained and kept. It is opposite of the side that the Lumpkin Slave Jail is located. You can take an underpass to walk freely between the two sites. This was the first designated burial spot for the city's enslaved and free residents of African ancestry, dating back to as late as 1799. This one and a half acres was considered poor quality and had no other use but the cemetery. It was also the site of public hangings. Other names the site has been known as Potter's Field, were Burying-ground for Coloured persons, Grave Yard for Free People of Color" and Grave Yard for For Slaves You will find a memorial obelisk here with a plaque dedicating the cemetery. Their is also a spot with a couple of information placards that look likes a spot that people hold rituals and leave sacrifices/personal effects. The vast majority of the grounds is low cut green space. Additionally, there is a vacant and decrepit building there. I do not know what it was prior, but it looks historical. This is a nice place to visit. I would not consider it a long stop, so I would probably couple it with a visit to the old Lumpkin Slave Jail and other nearby attractions to maximize your time.

Be on the look out because this landmark is easy to miss.This plaque is located on a bridge that…read moregoes over a park. Attached to the plaque is a rope going over the bridge and at the end of the rope is a noose. The area below was closed due to construction at the time of my visit. I apologize for no further information.