OCTOBER 2022
Greetings!

What do Alexandria, Charlottesville, Chesterfield, Fredericksburg, Goochland, Henrico, Lynchburg, Middleburg, Newport News, Norfolk, Reston, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg have in common?
 
They are just some of the many Virginia communities the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities reached last month through our programs and events!
 
Through a wide array of in-person and virtual program offerings, the VCIC team continues to reach a significant number of Virginians each month in schools, colleges and universities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, houses of worship and more. Increasingly, these engagements are long-term, meaning that VCIC is able to raise individual awareness and support the development of ongoing institutional practices that advance inclusion. You can see day-to-day updates by following VCIC on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.  
 
Please let us know how VCIC can support your community. We look forward to working with you!
VCIC Updates & Announcements
RVA Table Talk
The Fall 2022 RVA Table Talk series focuses on the theme of "The New Normal." This program is generously sponsored by Bank of America. On October 20 at 6:00pm at YWCA Richmond, community members will come together to explore "Mental Health." Join us for free dinner and enriching conversation! Click here to learn more and register!
2022-2023 Student Forums
VCIC is excited to return to in-person student forums in the 2022-2023 school year:

  • October 21- Richmond Prejudice Awareness Summit (free for Richmond-area middle schools thanks to sponsorship from Atlantic Union Bank)
 
  • November 1 - Peninsula Diversity Dialogue Day (free for Peninsula-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)

  • December 8 - Richmond Diversity Dialogue Day (free for Richmond-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)

  • January 12 - Lynchburg Prejudice Awareness Summit (free for Lynchburg-area middle schools thanks to sponsorship from Atlantic Union Bank)

  • March 8 - Tidewater Diversity Dialogue Day (free for Tidewater-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)

  • March 14 - Lynchburg Diversity Dialogue Day (free for Lynchburg-area high schools thanks to Dominion Energy)
 
Information has been sent to school contacts for the fall forums. Contact Jessica for more details about VCIC's 2022-2023 student forums.
Welcome Jermini
Please join VCIC in welcoming Jermini Cordor as our new Program Associate! Jermini is a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Public Policy. While at VCU, Jermini was a resident assistant for two years. Additionally, Jermini has work and volunteer experience at Capital Area Rescue Effort, The Faces of HOPE, and FeedMore. Send an email to welcome Jermini!
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