Community Engagement is a key component of VCU's Quest 2028 Strategic Plan. The university uses its special position in Central Virginia's economy and culture to tackle important needs identified by the community. It adjusts its programs to make the most impact through partnerships at local, regional, and international levels.
Partnership Alignment Impact
DCE's Vision is to integrate community engagement in all aspects of VCU's work, with the goal of addressing societal inequities, bridging the university-community divide, and demonstrating civic responsibility through transformative action.
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.