Community Involvement

 

To grow and prosper, communities require care. It is the work of many hands, sharing

many talents, many hours, and many gifts. The members of The Virginia Group share

this commitment to the community in which we live and work.

 

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation in the Richmond Community

On May 31, 2011, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation awarded ART 180 a grant in

the amount of $20,000 to support their mission of Turning Young Lives and

Communities Around Through Art. ART 180 creates and provides art-related programs

for young people living in challenging circumstances, encouraging personal and

community change through self-expression. ART 180 is based in Richmond. The

Northwestern Mutual Foundation gave two times the amount requested by the

organization, responding to a $10,000 request for funding with a $20,000 grant! Eric

Van Der Hyde, Financial Representative in Richmond, VA, has volunteered with ART 180

for many years and now serves on the Board of Directors. In a letter to the

Northwestern Mutual Foundation, ART 180 Executive Director, Marlene Paul, wrote:

“We are utterly thrilled to receive the Northwestern Mutual Foundation’s $20,000

contribution…and are truly grateful that you believe in the power of art and creative

expression to turn lives—and communities—around, and that you have shared so

generously with us to advance that goal.”

 

Way to Go TEAMS NMFN!!

You raised nearly $8,000 for World Pediatric Project!

NMFN has hit it out of the park, once again! Your

participation in the Monument Avenue 10K and Race

to Raise for World Pediatric Project raised nearly

$8,000 that will go to help heal and save the lives of

children from developing countries. Out of 55 fundraising teams, your combined

total made you the winning Team!

 

Acknowledging Members of our Team
At The Virginia Group we foster a giving environment. This is never more

evident than in the amount of time and efforts expended by members

of our team to support their local communities.

Barclay Anderson: Susan G. Komen and Hands on Richmond

Claude Coleman: McGuire Veterans Hospital – VA

Whitley Day: Midlothian Rotary, Salisbury Pres Church, Midlothian High School Boosters, Midlothian YMCA

Carolyn Dinwiddie: Fan District Association, Centenary Church with Carritas

Mike Ellis: Rotary, meals on wheels

Leslie Hay: Richmond Kickers

Mark Newfield: JCC, VCU, and the Boy Scouts.

Jason Popham: Bethany Christian Services

Brian Sullivan: Sts. Constantine, Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the Helen Greek Othodox annual Greek Festival.

Caity Super: Hands on Richmond

Luke Swygard: STEP (Strategies To Elevate People)

Danette Travis: World Pediatric, NAACP

Chris Vidler: VT Alumni Association

Julien Williams: Richmond Kiwanis