Women+girls (W+g) L.I.F.E.

Encouraging Virginia's Women+girls to Love+Inquire+Flourish+Enduree

February 17, 2023

WATCH: The Governor and First Lady presented Southside Community and Housing Development Corporation with the Spirit of Virginia Award.

WATCH: The First Lady sits down with WJLA's Nick Minock to discuss fentanyl poisoning awareness.

The First Lady joined reporter Nick Minock to discuss her Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia's Women+girls initiative and her recent efforts to build awareness surrounding the dangers and horrors of fentanyl poisoning.

WATCH: Hear the stories of Virginians' loved ones inspiring advocacy in Capitol Square.

During legislative session, families joined the First Lady in Capitol Square to share their stories about their loved ones who tragically perished from fentanyl poisoning.

Members of the Virginia Association for Recovery Residences (VARR) brought their passions and expertise to Capitol Square.

Thank you to all those who are dedicated to Virginians who are battling substance use disorders (SUDs). For information on the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority (OAA) grants to Virginia cities and counties, click below. Applications are open until May 5.

Pictured: The First Lady at Virginia's Kids Belong with Special Advisor for Children Janet Kelly and Virginia's Kids Belong Executive Director Stephanie Lynch.

Virginia's Kids Belong strives to improve foster care experience and outcomes by mobilizing government, faith-based, business and creative leaders "around the goal of permanency and belonging for every child."

Click to watch "Spreading HOPE."

At the State of the Commonwealth Address, Governor Youngkin invited families who have personally experienced loss and heartache from the fentanyl poisoning crisis.

Pictured: Ayana Johnson and the First Lady.

In this recent Sisterhood Spotlight, learn more about how Virginia's Outstanding Teen, Ayana Johnson, is advocating for blood and clotting disorders and sickle cell disease and inspiring Women+girls (W+g).

Pictured: The Governor and First Lady at the small business roundtable luncheon.

At the start of February, the Governor and First Lady hosted a small business roundtable luncheon with entrepreneurs and business leaders for conversation on taxes, policy and workforce.

Click below for information on economic development resources that are available in Virginia, including for technology entrepreneurs.

Pictured: The Governor and First Lady visit Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation's Hollands development.

For key information on navigating the homebuying process, explore Virginia Housing's homebuyer educational resources for free information, including in-person classes, virtual sessions and online courses.

Pictured: Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell.

Pictured: Bo, Belle, Governor and First Lady Youngkin wished Virginians a Happy Valentines Day.

Did you know that "Virginia is for History Lovers" was almost chosen for Virginia's official state slogan? It was shortened to allow citizens and visitors to choose what they most love about the state. Visit the refreshed Executive Mansion website for more information about the Mansion and Virginia's #homehistory.

Visit us on Fridays from 10am - 4pm, or take a virtual tour of the Art Experience online.

WATCH: How the Art Experience at the Executive Mansion is celebrating Black History Month.

The Virginia Executive Mansion is honoring Black History Month through the installation of new art by A.B. Jackson, Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, on loan from Hampton University Museum; a focus on amplifying the African American histories of our Commonwealth; and coming together with HBCU presidents, faith leaders, health care professionals, entrepreneurs, educators and community leaders to celebrate the triumph and accomplishments of Black Americans.

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