From the school’s mission: “Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School is an independent, faith-based middle school for students of limited resources primarily from Richmond’s East End neighborhood. All students receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend. Through a program focused on academic, social, and spiritual development, we help students set their sights on college and responsible citizenship.
Promoting Art for Life Enrichment Through Transgenerational Engagement (PALETTE) was launched in Richmond, VA in January 2014. Through this intergenerational art program, active older adults are paired with interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate students to participate in creative arts activities. PALETTE helps to break down generational barriers to change the way we view aging.
St. Stephen’s Church is “a congregation of more than 4,600 people representing a variety of experiences and backgrounds, liturgical styles and theological viewpoints.” It is the largest parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, and one of the largest Episcopal churches in the country. St. Stephen’s offers a many ways for people to feel spiritually fed and connected
Chrysalis Institute is a “vibrant resource and learning center for exploring insights and practices drawn from the world’s spiritual traditions, philosophies and contemporary science.” Chrysalis encourages spiritual growth and exploration beyond the conventional boundaries of any one faith.