A Note from Chief Executive Officer, L. Robert Bolling
The Greater Richmond community is in dichotomous time. Our economy is gaining strength, and we look forward to the holiday season of thanks. At the same time, we have lost too many children to violence. Our deepest sympathies are with the families and friends of the children whose lives were tragically and needlessly cut short.
Acts of violence and death coupled with the anxiety, isolation, and stress caused by the pandemic and the return to "normal" has placed an enormous strain on many children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and child care professionals we serve.
A person's response to certain acts and reminders of trauma are influenced by the intensity and frequency of those events in their daily life. You, your child, your coworker, your friend, your neighbor, may all have vastly different but understandable reactions to the same event. We know this, but it is especially important to remember in times like these.
We can buffer the adverse impacts of trauma by investing in the social and emotional well-being of our community's children. The result is resilience, a tool to help us overcome the worst of things.
The demand for ChildSavers' services, both in mental health and child development, is reaching an all-time high. We are striving to meet these needs, and in doing so, are also asking our team to take the more difficult path - stretching even further and digging deeper. We invite you to join in the effort with your support. Thank you.