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Uplifting Communities Through Urban Agriculture: Malique Middleton’s Entrepreneurship Residency with the VCU DaVinci Center at the VCU Health Hub at 25th
Discover how Malique Middleton, a recent VCU graduate with a passion for urban agriculture and environmental justice, is transforming the East End through his entrepreneurship residency with the VCU DaVinci Center at the VCU Health Hub at 25th. Combining innovation with community impact, Middleton is teaching local residents gardening, composting, and sustainable farming techniques while fostering food access and environmental awareness. His holistic approach also connects individuals to USDA programs and resources, supporting small-scale farmers and cultivating resilience. Read how Middleton is using his expertise to empower communities and create lasting change.
Answering a Community Need: Training for Youth Development Professionals
RichmondYDN housed at the Mary and Frances Youth Center in the VCU Division of Community Engagement recently hosted it’s first ever Professional Skill Building Day, a hands-on event designed to equip youth development professionals with essential skills to lead, grow, and make an impact. In response to a community need, this event brought together professionals in caregiving, education, healthcare, and social services for a day of interactive workshops, networking, and career development. Sessions covered key topics such as grant writing, nonprofit leadership, AI tools, and personal statement development, providing attendees with practical tools to elevate their work. Participants also received free professional headshots and expert insights on maximizing social media and technology for career growth.
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- VCU community steps up, collecting more than 500 pairs of shoes for local public school students
- Grant funding forms community research partnership to address challenges to accessing health care for local Latino community
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