Doing Good In Richmond's Communities

Several community events were held Saturday in and around the Richmond area to help the community.

New Kingdom Christian Ministries, located at 3200 Dill Avenue, held it's annual free food, car wash and clothing give away.



Youth gives free car wash.

Church youth minister, Vance Chisholm, also known as 'Minista -V' to the young people, hosted the free car wash.  His organization, Youth Ministry Entertainment (Y-ME) provides after school and summer enrichment programs, conflict resolution and bully prevention services, life skills, Bible study and more.

Free summer hair cuts were provided by Barber Wendell.   Said Barber Wendell, "I'm just using the talent God gave me to give back to the community." 



Barber 'Wendell' gives youth a free hair cut.





Community clothing giveaway.

Radio One's Kiss 105.7/99.3 FM, with support from Richmond's Power 92.1 FM, hosted a community men's forum to "assist with the repair of our families, communities, and nation".



Men listen during the 'Men Are Talking' men's forum.



Anthony Pressley talks finances and credit.



Talib Muhammad wins ticket give away.

The event, Hosted by Kiss FM's Ms. Community, Clovia Lawrence, was held at the Trinity Family Life Center at 3601 Dill Road and featured guests who shared information on nutrition and fitness, personal finance, men's roles in the home and community, and spirituality.




U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was also in attendance at the forum, now in it's 5th year.

The event featured giveaways and tickets to upcoming summer events such as the Hampton Jazz Festival, a wine tasting event, and more.  While the event focused on men's roles in the community, women were also invited to attend, but were not allowed to participate.  

The next forum will be held jointly with the women's forum in September.



Photos by UrbanRVA Magazine.