OUR PURPOSE
Community Engagement is in VCU's DNA
VCU advances knowledge in ways that are applied, relevant, and grounded in partnership. Community engagement is a core approach to addressing complex societal challenges through sustained, reciprocal partnerships.
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Partnership
Building authentic, reciprocal relationships that advance shared goals
Alignment
Connecting university strengths with community priorities and opportunities
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Impact
Creating meaningful outcomes through community-engaged teaching, research, and service
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Public Mission
Advancing VCU's commitment to thriving communities and the public good
Place-Based Community Engagement
Mary and Frances Youth Center
The Mary and Frances Youth Center provides programming and training to enhance the lives of youth in the Richmond metro area.
VCU Health Hub
The VCU Health Hub is a Richmond East End health education and wellness activity center. Our goal is to provide activities that promote individual and community health and well-being while learning together.
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Highlights
Share Your Story
We invite faculty, staff, students, and community partners to share reflections on their experiences working with us. Whether you have partnered through university-wide initiatives, the Mary and Frances Youth Center, or the Health Hub at 25th Street, your story matters.