In response to the rise in anti-Semitism, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities joined with community partners last month to convene a "Standing Together RVA: Remember and Respond" event at Emek Sholom Holocaust Memorial Cemetery. At the conclusion of this program, attendees were invited to participate in the Jewish tradition of placing stones on a memorial tombstone at the cemetery. This photo from Style Weekly shows just a few of the hundreds of people in attendance engaging in this act of remembrance:
What a powerful expression of solidarity and community! We continue to be honored to be a convener, facilitator, and educator supporting understanding and respect across our Commonwealth.
This update includes details about upcoming VCIC programs, as well as many local and national resources. Please let us know how VCIC can partner with you. Contact our office by phone at (804) 515-7950 or by emailing Charm Bullard (Director of Education), Jessica Hawthorne (Director of Programs), Meriel Martinez (Education & Training Coordinator), or Jonathan Zur (President & CEO).
We look forward to working with you!
Connections Volunteer Staff Applications Due April 14
The Harold M. Marsh, Sr. Connections Institute is VCIC's signature Emerging Leaders Institute. This year's retreat takes place from July 31 - August 4, with mandatory volunteer training on July 30. Volunteers are needed to serve as facilitators for this transformational program!
