JANUARY 2019
The new year begins with purpose and promise for the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities . Thanks to your partnership, 2018 was an incredible year for VCIC.  Check out this brief video to see some highlights from the last twelve months:    
With your continued support, we will build on our growth in recent years by meaningfully serving schools, businesses, and communities all across Virginia.

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 Director of Programs  Jessica Hawthorne .

We look forward to working with you!
Winter/Spring 2019 Forums
Information has been mailed to school contacts for the following winter/spring 2019 free forums:
 
 
Contact Jessica for additional information on these free student programs.
MLK Film Screening
VCIC joins with the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and the University of Richmond to invite the community to a screening and discussion of the film "Step" on Sunday, January 20 at 4:30pm at the Byrd Theatre. This program is free and open to the public. Learn more and make plans to attend.
Registration Closing Soon for the Virginia Inclusion Summit
Registration is closing soon for the inaugural Virginia Inclusion Summit! This program will bring together higher education students and administrators, workplace professionals, and government employees for a day of learning, sharing, and connecting.  Click here to learn more and register to attend.
Leading Conversations
VCIC and Leadership Metro Richmond are partnering on a three-part training to teach best practices in facilitation. This series is intended to strengthen the Richmond region by equipping our community leaders with the tools they need to lead conversations in a manner that is inclusive, informative, and effective. Attendance is required at all three sessions: February 1 (11:00am - 5:00pm), February 15 (1:00pm - 5:00pm), and March 8 (1:00pm - 5:00pm). Learn more and register today!
Featured Articles and Curriculum
Upcoming Contests, Funding, and Programs
CONTESTS
(Contests linked to diversity, inclusion, and leadership)

FUNDING
(Grant opportunities to recognize leadership or support projects and clubs)

PROGRAMS
(Initiatives and observances to advance character education and inclusion)

VCIC State Office
5511 Staples Mill Road
Suite 202
Richmond, VA 23228
Phone : (804) 515-7950   
VCIC Hampton Roads Office
 at Virginia Wesleyan University
Allen Village, Graybeal 5
5817 Wesleyan Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone : (757) 390-0720