Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
June 8th will be a day of celebration for Key Club members and Kiwanians!
We sponsor Key Clubs in four high schools: Atlee, Benedictine, Richmond Community, and Thomas Jefferson High Schools. Join us as we celebrate awards with our Key Club Scholarship Recipients.
We will also be awarding Kiwanians who have dedicated years of service to the service of children through the Kiwanis Club of Richmond.
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
Hannah Barr brings more than a decade of experience in high-performing, tuition-free school environments dedicated to expanding educational opportunity for children. Before joining St. Andrew’s School in 2023, she served as a teacher, school leader, and later a Program Manager at one of the nation’s highest-performing public charter networks. In that role, she partnered with executive leadership to strengthen literacy and math outcomes across 52 schools serving students throughout the K–12 continuum.
As Head of School at St. Andrew’s, she leads a mission-driven, tuition-free independent school focused on whole-child development, strong literacy instruction, and long-term student success. Under her leadership, St. Andrew’s has launched a transformative schoolwide literacy initiative through Success for All, a nationally recognized program grounded in the Science of Reading. Through targeted instruction, embedded teacher coaching, and data-informed support systems, the school is working to ensure every child develops the foundational reading skills necessary to thrive in school and in life. Hannah is passionate about building sustainable, scalable models of educational excellence that can help reshape what is possible for students and families in Richmond and beyond.
Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
Kevin J. Vonck currently serves as the Director for the Department of Planning and Development Review for the City of Richmond (Virginia), which directs and regulates long-range planning, land use, zoning, historic preservation, site and building plan review, permitting, inspections, and code enforcement within the City. He became Director in January 2021, after joining the City as a Deputy Director in August 2020.
The Richmond 300 Master Plan calls out a re-write of the zoning ordinance as one of six "Big Moves" we need to expand equity, improve sustainability, and beautify our City. Code Refresh is our answer to that call; an overhaul of an outdated zoning code to meet the needs of Richmonders today, tomorrow, and for the next generation.
What does that actually mean? Basically, we're taking a close look at our current zoning, last written in the mid-1970s, to determine what does and does not suit our needs. This means remapping every single parcel in the City and devising new zoning categories and strategies which will advance our goals for thriving neighborhoods and thriving communities.
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
In April of 1865, Richmond lay in ruins, under Union military rule, its white and black populations both uncertain about their future. Historian Dr. Nelson Lankford brings this troubling period to life with vivid detail and a keen perspective in his latest book, "After the Fire: Richmond in Defeat." If you want to understand the real history of Richmond, be sure to attend. What Richmond leaders did in the war's aftermath laid the groundwork for years to come.
Nelson D. Lankford is a historian and author known for his contributions to the field of American history. He has edited the Virginia Magazine of History and Biography and co-edited "Eye of the Storm" and "Images from the Storm." Lankford's notable works include "The Last American Aristocrat," "Richmond Burning: The Last Days of the Confederate Capital," and "After the Fire: Richmond in Defeat." His research and writing have been recognized by the American Historical Association and the Southern Historical Association. Lankford's work often explores the complex interplay between history and contemporary issues, offering readers a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.
Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
See you next week!
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
Richmond author Alan Pell Crawford shares then groundbreaking account of the overlooked story of the battles of the American Revolution that were fought, and won, in the South. His riveting book, “This Fierce People,” tells the story of the missing three years between Monmouth and Yorktown where the war was won in battles across the South, upending the American myth that the War of Independence was fought primarily in the North. Crawford is the author of previous works of history about Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain, and the Randolph family of Virginia. He is a journalist, political analyst, and former U.S. Senate speechwriter and congressional press secretary.
Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
Kelly King Horne leads the regional coordinating agency for homeless services, including the development and implementation of a regional strategic plan, board relationships, development, organizational management, and research and analysis. Homeward is a backbone organization supporting the collective impact initiative to end homelessness in RVA.
Learn about the state of the unhoused and what’s next for addressing homelessness in our region.
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
Matthew Wells is a senior economics writer in the Research Department. He writes for the Richmond Fed's Econ Focus magazine and other publications. Matt joined the staff in 2021 after serving as an assistant professor of political science at Wabash College in Indiana. His research interests include international political economy, trade and macroeconomics. Earlier in his career, he served as a legislative assistant for foreign and economic policy to former California Senator Barbara Boxer.
Wells earned his doctorate and master's of public policy degrees from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and his bachelor's degree from Boston College.
Explore his publications here: Matthew Wells | Richmond Fed
Dr. Brittany Lopes serves as the Executive Director and Head of Rise Academy. Founded in 2003 as a front-porch after school program, Rise Academy (formerly Church Hill Activities & Tutoring) has grown into a fully accredited high school for students in grades 9–12.
Lopes, who has extensive experience in secondary education and administration, holds a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Tech, a master’s in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Richmond, and a bachelor’s in history and secondary education from Randolph-Macon College.
Before her appointment, Lopes served as principal of Rise Academy from July 2023 to November 2024. She previously held various roles within Chesterfield County Public Schools, including associate principal, assistant principal, dean of students, and civics and economics teacher, from 2011 to 2023. She also is a member of the Rho Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Since 2003, Rise Richmond (formerly CHAT) has partnered with families in Richmond’s East End to create access to educational opportunities. Rise’s independent high school, Rise Academy, offers a supportive environment that fosters students’ academic and personal success.
Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
See you next week!
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
When Taylor Keeney was cleaning out her son’s closet in preparation for her second child, she wanted a meaningful place to donate his hand-me-downs. Not finding an organization with this specific purpose, she decided to start her own. She soon began gathering supplies from friends and donating them out of her Goochland garage, and Little Hands Virginia was born.
Five years later, the nonprofit isn’t so little anymore. Keeney recently moved the organization’s operations into a 6,500-square-foot warehouse near Bryan Park to accommodate pallets of diapers and other critical supplies intended for babies up to 3 years old, such as gently used clothing, portable play yards, high chairs, blankets and toys.
Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
In 2016, Chesterfield County Sheriff Karl Leonard launched the Heroin Addiction Recovery Program (HARP) in response to the county’s alarming rate of overdose death. By 2018, the program expanded beyond heroin addiction to address all forms of substance use disorders and was renamed Helping Addicts Recover Progressively (HARP).
HARP stands out due to its holistic, peer-to-peer recovery model, and its unique focus on providing inmates autonomy during their treatment. The program’s mission is to break the cycle of incarceration and recidivism among substance users in the United States. Rather than focusing solely on punishment, HARP tackles the root causes of addiction, offering comprehensive support through trauma treatment, peer-led support groups, and spiritual and mental health counseling. Participants also benefit from alternative therapies such as canine therapy, music therapy, and trauma tapping therapy, which have proven to be effective.
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
Kiwanis is joining the Salvation Army to volunteer on behalf of their Red Kettle Campaign. Bell Ringers serve two-hour shifts on Friday, December 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many here in your community. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for the homeless, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.
So truly, you can make a difference with every ring. The funds you raise as a Salvation Army bell ringer will make a year-round impact in your community through social services assistance, homeless shelters, disaster relief, children’s programs, rehabilitation services, anti-human trafficking, and more.
Donations in the red kettle stay local – directly impacting the lives of your neighbors by helping them in their time of need. When you ring the bell, you’re making change happen.
Interested in participating? Contact Dick Rheutan to sign up.
Kiwanis is joining the Salvation Army to volunteer on behalf of their Red Kettle Campaign. Bell Ringers serve two-hour shifts on Friday, December 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Each year, The Salvation Army will serve more than 25 million people across America – including many here in your community. That means 55+ million meals for the hungry, 10+ million nights of shelter for the homeless, and countless Christmas gifts for children who may otherwise go without.
So truly, you can make a difference with every ring. The funds you raise as a Salvation Army bell ringer will make a year-round impact in your community through social services assistance, homeless shelters, disaster relief, children’s programs, rehabilitation services, anti-human trafficking, and more.
Donations in the red kettle stay local – directly impacting the lives of your neighbors by helping them in their time of need. When you ring the bell, you’re making change happen.
Interested in participating? Contact Dick Rheutan to sign up.
Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” The Virginia Coalition for Open Government (VCOG) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that advocates for transparency and public access to government records, meetings, and proceedings at the state and local levels.
One of the foundations of a healthy democracy is the public’s ability to access information about government operations. VCOG Executive Director Megan Rhyne will highlight the importance of Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, its many applications and trouble spots. A graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, she holds a law degree from the University of Colorado.
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program that encourages young students to set and achieve goals, building self-esteem and good citizenship.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30am (K-2nd Grade) at the Fairfield Elementary Cafeteria (2510 Phaup St.)
Tuesday, May 26 at 1:30pm (3rd-4th Grade) at the Fairfield Elementary Cafeteria (2510 Phaup St.)
Thursday, May 28 at 10:00am (5th Grade) at Faith Community Baptist Church (1903 Cool Ln.)
Interested in participating?
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program that encourages young students to set and achieve goals, building self-esteem and good citizenship.
Volunteers are meeting at the school on Wednesday, May 27 at 8:30 a.m.
Interested in participating?
Terrific Kids is a student recognition program that encourages young students to set and achieve goals, building self-esteem and good citizenship.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30am (K-2nd Grade) at the Fairfield Elementary Cafeteria (2510 Phaup St.)
Tuesday, May 26 at 1:30pm (3rd-4th Grade) at the Fairfield Elementary Cafeteria (2510 Phaup St.)
Thursday, May 28 at 10:00am (5th Grade) at Faith Community Baptist Church (1903 Cool Ln.)
Interested in participating?
See you next week!
Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
On Saturday, May 23, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will open its gates for the public to enjoy the Garden's beautiful new landscape extension, two years in the making. The project nearly doubles the size of the existing Conservatory, adds 7.5 acres of new gardens, and incorporates an additional lake into the Garden experience. The result increases opportunities for connections, wellness, learning, and resiliency.
Dr. Brian Trader, President and CEO, has been overseeing this exciting project that allows even more guests to enjoy nature’s beauty. He has served as its leader since early 2021 and believes in the healing power of gardens, as a place where we can come to be nurtured and restored. Coming to Virginia with experience at Longwood Gardens and the Delaware Botanic Gardens, he earned his doctorate, master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Virginia Tech and has also taught at Virginia Tech, Mississippi State University, and the University of Delaware.
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
The Underground Kitchen and its evolution are an inspiring story in the Richmond community. In March of 2020 during COVID, this roving experimental dining company was forced to shutter its business. Afterward, Micheal Sparks and his expert chefs devoted their culinary talents to supporting food insecure children, families, people with disabilities, and seniors. They provide a consistent source of nutritious and healthy, chef-made meals for residents of underserved communities, as well as for others in food insecure situations due to environmental or social events. A former creative leader in the fashion and eyewear industry, Michael Sparks is a dynamic speaker, with a remarkable personal and professional story.
Learn more about The Underground Kitchen: Community First HERE.
Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
Christy Coleman, Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, will highlight our Club’s focus on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the launch of the American Revolution. She leads one of the country’s most significant historical institutions, overseeing the Jamestown Settlement and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, site of the surrender of British forces at the end of the war. Her distinguished career has spanned over three decades, including leadership of the American Civil War Museum in Richmond. An accomplished screen writer and public speaker, she has also served as a historical consultant for major film and television productions.
Coleman's leadership has been instrumental in developing inclusive and complex interpretations of history, advocating for the power of museums and narrative correction. She has received numerous accolades, including three honorary doctorates, and has been recognized as one of the "31 People Changing the South" by Time magazine and one of "29 Women Changing the World" by Worth magazine. Coleman's work has been recognized with the 2023 David McCullough Prize for Excellence in American Public History.
Enrich the lives of children by sharing the magic of books! Kiwanis Club members are invited to Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School to read to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Sessions take place on the First Friday of each month for about one hour. Arrival time is 8 a.m.
Interested in participating?
Amy Strite, President and CEO of The Span Center, has 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience in change management, resource development, clinical services and education, early childhood and family development, and building effective systems of service. Specifically, Strite possesses a strong commitment to organizational culture, team development and social justice that facilitates systemic change.
The Span Center proudly serves as the Capital Area Agency on Aging for Central Virginia. They help older adults and individuals with disabilities maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life wherever possible, while also providing essential support to caregivers.
As shared by Strite, “The Span Center is a vital resource for older adults, people with disabilities, care givers and community partners. We provide compassionate, essential support while celebrating the journey of aging together.”
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
See you next week!
Join the East End group for their third Wednesday meeting—held virtually via Zoom every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
Volunteers will work in an assembly line or individually to create non-perishable food care packages for distribution to youth in need.
Please arrive at 8020 Villa Park Dr, Richmond Va 23228 and check in at the Volunteer Center.
Thank you for making a difference in our community through Feed More. We hope your volunteer experience is fun and rewarding!
Contact Dick Rheutan to participate.
The Rev. William S. Stanley has been vicar of St. Stephen’s Church since February 2020. In this role, Will oversees the program staff and serves as a member of the executive leadership team. A native of Washington, D.C., Will is a graduate of the University of the South, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He serves on the Board of Governors of nearby St. Catherine’s School, as well as the Board of the Episcopal Parish Network. He is married to Will Ferguson, a professional opera singer and Richmond native. They enjoy the performing arts and exploring Richmond’s food and beverage scene.
Acclaimed for his versatility, tenor William Ferguson moves comfortably and often between the stages of opera, concert, and song—specializing in fully-realized portrayals of repertoire ranging from new works to the baroque masters. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he first appeared with the Santa Fe Opera as Caliban in the North American premiere of Thomas Adès’ The Tempest and bowed in Sydney with Opera Australia singing Truffaldino in a new production of The Love for Three Oranges—a recording of which was released on the Chandos label. He has since performed all over the world for countless audiences.
They will be joining us to provide an Easter message to the Kiwanis Club before the holiday break.
Kiwanis members volunteer at George W. Carver Elementary School to spread the love of literature to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade. Interested volunteers are vetted at the beginning of each school year and should not attend without prior approval.
Enrich the lives of children by sharing the magic of books! Kiwanis Club members are invited to Fairfield Elementary School to read to students.
Sessions take place on the First Friday of each month for about one hour. Online registration is required to attend.
Interested in participating?
Join the Social Committee and your Kiwanis friends for a morning coffee at Ukrop’s Market Hall. Chat over coffee, catch up with each other, and maybe take home some Ukrop’s pimento cheese, White House rolls, or rainbow cookies.
Date & Time: Thursday, April 9, at 9 a.m.
Location: Ukrop’s Market Hall, 7250 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23229 (upstairs balcony tables)
Cost: David Bradley will provide free coffee and breakfast treats for all. Additional food can be purchased out of pocket.
RSVP: No need! Just show up.
We will be hosting a coffee social 3 or 4 times a year. Please let us know if you are interested in hosting a future coffee social.
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
Chris Hennesey is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformation at the intersection of finance and technology. As a former Technology Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Capital One, he played a pivotal role in leading a cloud-enabled business transformation, reshaping how finance and technology align to drive agility and customer impact.
Now an Enterprise Finance Strategist with AWS, Chris collaborates with executives globally to share insights on how the cloud can unlock speed, efficiency, and innovation. He emphasizes that successful CFOs must go beyond numbers, embedding themselves into the business to influence strategy and execution. Chris is passionate about helping organizations build strong business cases for cloud adoption and navigating the cultural shifts required for success. He advocates for revisiting assumptions throughout the journey and ensuring employees are empowered with the time and resources to reskill for a cloud-driven future.
Chris holds a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech and an International M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Based in Richmond, Virginia, he lives with his wife, three children, and dog. Outside of work, Chris enjoys outdoor adventures and taking on new challenges, embodying the same spirit of innovation he brings to his professional life.
Join the East End group for their first Thursday meeting—held in person at the East End library every month. Come discuss volunteerism opportunities, upcoming events, and other Kiwanis membership updates.
Participate in an exciting virtual tour of the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ new home at Carmax Park.
More than a baseball stadium, CarMax Park is a year-round venue with several climate-controlled, indoor spaces headlined by the Atlantic Union Bank Lounge. The multi-purpose event space features an elevated game day hospitality experience with nearly 200 adjoining exterior seats and the flexibility to host a wide variety of events from boxing and wrestling to concerts and other performances. With panoramic views of CarMax Park and more than 6,000-square feet of interior space, The Atlantic Union Bank Lounge is a unique destination for corporate conferences, banquets, non-profit fundraisers, weddings and more.
Weekly lunch meetings are not always convenient for busy professionals. So, we formed the Wine Down Wednesday Club Satellite, which meets at 6 pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Mekong Restaurant, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230, for fellowship and planning service projects. Members of this more intimate group may also attend Monday speaker meetings as their schedule allows and are considered full-fledged members of the Club.
Newspaper executive Jean Boone was born on March 14, 1943 in Columbia, South Carolina to Helen Patterson and Daniel Patterson. Boone graduated from C.A. Johnson High School in Columbia in 1960, and went on to earn her B.A. degree in sociology and anthropology from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1962. She then received her M.S. degree in social work in 1966 from Boston University.
After graduating from Boston University, Boone moved to Richmond, Virginia, where her husband, Raymond Boone, Sr., was editor of the Richmond Afro-American. She became an adjunct professor of education at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also worked as the associate director for housing and economic development for the Urban League of Richmond. In 1981, Boone joined the Children’s Defense Fund as the director of state and local affairs, serving until 1989. In 1988, Boone also served as the manager of community affairs and marketing for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. When Boone’s husband established Paradigm Communications, Inc. in 1991, Boone joined him as advertising director. The following year, Paradigm Communications, Inc. published the inaugural issue of the Richmond Free Press on January 16, 1992. Boone was named publisher of the Richmond Free Press in late June 2014 by the board of directors of Paradigm Communications, Inc. after her husband’s death.
Under the leadership of Boone and her late husband, the Richmond Free Press’ accomplishments were recognized by the Virginia Press Association, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the NAACP and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. In 2001, the newspaper was the recipient of the Best in Commercial Renovation Award in recognition of its leadership during a downtown revitalization project. Boone was honored by the YWCA of Greater Richmond with the 2004 Outstanding Women in Communications Award and at Hattitude 2016: Hats Off to Women, which was hosted by the American Business Women’s Association. Boone served on the board of Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc.
Learn more here: Jean Boone's Biography
Kiwanis members volunteer at George W. Carver Elementary School to spread the love of literature to students from kindergarten to 2nd grade. Interested volunteers are vetted at the beginning of each school year and should not attend without prior approval.
Anna E. Powers, Vice President for Advancement at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, is a respected nonprofit leader with a proven record of driving transformative growth through multi-million-dollar campaigns, strategic planning, and audience engagement. She is a recognized thought leader in the museum and nonprofit sectors, bringing an entrepreneurial vision and operational discipline to guide organizations through change and opportunity. She brings 25+ years of experience to VMHC, defined by elevating mission-driven institutions at the intersection of strategy, philanthropy, and innovation—ensuring lasting relevance, resilience, and growth.
