JANUARY 2020
Greetings!

The new year begins with purpose and promise for the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities . Thanks to your partnership, 2019 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 the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities State Office by phone at (804) 515-7950 or by emailing VCIC

We look forward to working with you in 2020!
Winter/Spring 2020 Forums
Information has been mailed to school contacts for the following winter/spring 2020 free forums:
 
 
Contact Jessica for additional information on these free student programs.
MLK Weekend Film
VCIC is partnering with the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and University of Richmond for a special MLK Day weekend showing of the documentary, “Flint: The Poisoning of an American City,” at 1:30pm on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at The Byrd Theatre. Click here to register for this free program .
RVA Table Talk
The 2019-2020 RVA Table Talk series focuses on the theme of "access." This program is generously sponsored by Altria Group. On February 5, the Table Talk session will explore "access to resources." Learn more and register to attend this free program .  
Leading Conversations
VCIC and Leadership Metro Richmond have partnered to create a three-part educational training to teach best practices in facilitation. This series will take place in February and March 2020. Space is limited! Click here to learn more and register .  
Teachable Moments Educator Workshop
VCIC invites public and private school educators from Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Powhatan, and Richmond to register for a Teachable Moments Educator Workshop. Thanks to the Herndon Foundation, there is no cost to attend. Space is limited and registration is required .
VCIC Seeks an Executive Assistant
VCIC seeks an Executive Assistant to advance our work of helping schools, businesses, and communities achieve success through inclusion. Resumes will be accepted through January 8, 2020. Click here to learn more .  
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