Enrichmond Foundation

TO SUPPORT PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ARTS THROUGH CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATION, AND FUNDRAISING.

PARTNER FUNDS: THE FOUNDATION ACTS AS AN UMBRELLA NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED VOLUNTEER GROUPS AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES OR "FRIENDS" GROUPS. THESE GROUPS INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS, OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS, GARDEN AND HISTORY GROUPS, AND OTHER CITIZEN-BASED GROUPS WHOSE PRIMARY INTEREST IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE, PRESERVE, OR IMPROVE RICHMOND'S PUBLIC RECREATION RESOURCES.

TREELAB: THE PROGRAM PURPOSE IS TO BEAUTIFY, IMPROVE, AND INFORM THE CITY OF RICHMOND THROUGH ORNAMENTAL PLANT PRODUCTION, PLANTING, AND EDUCATION, WITH A FOCUS ON NATIVE SPECIES. TREELAB PRODUCES HIGH-QUALITY BEAUTIFICATION PLANTS AND CONNECTS CITIZENS TO THE BENEFITS OF RICHMOND'S NATRUAL URBAN ENVIRONMENT THROUGH INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION, ACCESS TO HORTICULTURAL EXPERTISE, COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. TOTAL EXPENSES WERE 206,877. 17TH STREET MARKET: THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE DIVERSE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY WITH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACE WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN FIND HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLY SOURCED FOODS AND SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE LOCAL FARMERS, NEIGHBORHOOD RETAILERS, AND RESTAURANTS. AS A FAMILY- FRIENDLY MARKET SQUARE, A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AND ENTERTAIN THE FOUNDATION'S NEIGHBORS. TOTAL EXPENSES WERE 127.

PARTNER FUNDS: SINCE 1990 ENRICHMOND HAS SERVED THE CITIZENS OF RICHMOND AS AN UMBRELLA, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED VOLUNTEER EFFORTS AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES OR 'FRIENDS" GROUPS. THESE GROUPS INCLUDE COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS, OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, AND OTHER CIVIC-BASED EFFORTS WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN, RESTORE, PRESERVE, AND IMPROVE RICHMOND'S PUBLIC RESOURCES. PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS WE HAVE RAISED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FUNDING AND AN EQUAL VALUE IN VOLUNTEER SERVICE WORK. OUR WORK CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MORE ORGANIZATIONS STRIVING TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES VIA OUR FISCAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND DELIVER CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY TO RICHMOND'S CITIZENS UNDER THE ONE RICHMOND ENDEAVOR. OUR GOALS FOR THE COMING YEARS ARE TO CONTINUE EXPANDING OUR SERVICES TO ENABLE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE INCOME-CHALLENGED TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SPACE/PARK AMENITIES AND IN TURN IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

TREELAB: THE PROGRAM PURPOSE IS TO BEAUTIFY, IMPROVE, AND INFORM THE CITY OF RICHMOND THROUGH ORNAMENTAL PLANT PRODUCTION, PLANTING, AND EDUCATION, WITH A FOCUS ON NATIVE SPECIES. TREELAB PRODUCES HIGH-QUALITY BEAUTIFICATION PLANTS AND CONNECTS CITIZENS TO THE BENEFITS OF RICHMOND'S NATRUAL URBAN ENVIRONMENT THROUGH INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION, ACCESS TO HORTICULTURAL EXPERTISE, COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. TOTAL EXPENSES WERE 206,877. 17TH STREET MARKET: THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE DIVERSE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY WITH A VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACE WHERE THE COMMUNITY CAN FIND HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLY SOURCED FOODS AND SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE LOCAL FARMERS, NEIGHBORHOOD RETAILERS, AND RESTAURANTS. AS A FAMILY- FRIENDLY MARKET SQUARE, A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AND ENTERTAIN THE FOUNDATION'S NEIGHBORS. TOTAL EXPENSES WERE 127.

17TH STREET EVENTS: THE GOAL IS TO PROGRAM ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY, IMPROVE HEALTH, AND HIGHLIGHT EQUITY IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES. 17TH STREET EVENTS ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE RICHMOND DOG FEST, EAST END FESTIVAL, AND BRUNSWICK STEW AND STOUT AS WELL AS PROGRAMMING FOOD TRUCK COURTS, MOVIE NIGHTS, YOGA, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

17TH STREET EVENTS: THE GOAL IS TO PROGRAM ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY, IMPROVE HEALTH, AND HIGHLIGHT EQUITY IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES. 17TH STREET EVENTS ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE RICHMOND DOG FEST, EAST END FESTIVAL, AND BRUNSWICK STEW AND STOUT AS WELL AS PROGRAMMING FOOD TRUCK COURTS, MOVIE NIGHTS, YOGA, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

THE CEMETERIES AT EVERGREEN: THE TWO CEMETERIES (EAST END AND EVERGREEN) ARE HISTORIC AFRICAN-AMERICAN CEMETERIES CREATED IN THE 1890S LOCATED IN THE EAST END OF RICHMOND, VA. THE CEMETERIES ARE THE RESTING PLACE FOR MANY OF RICHMOND'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERS OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES. THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED 30,000 PLOTS IN BOTH CEMETERIES. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PLACE THE CEMETERIES UNDER A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT THEM FROM FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO PROTECTING THE LAND, THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO ENLIST VOLUNTEER, PROFESSIONAL, AND NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE TO RETURN THE CEMETERIES AT EVERGREEN TO AN ACCESSIBLE SITE.

THE CEMETERIES AT EVERGREEN: THE TWO CEMETERIES (EAST END AND EVERGREEN) ARE HISTORIC AFRICAN-AMERICAN CEMETERIES CREATED IN THE 1890S LOCATED IN THE EAST END OF RICHMOND, VA. THE CEMETERIES ARE THE RESTING PLACE FOR MANY OF RICHMOND'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEADERS OF THE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES. THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED 30,000 PLOTS IN BOTH CEMETERIES. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PLACE THE CEMETERIES UNDER A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT THEM FROM FUTURE DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO PROTECTING THE LAND, THE FOUNDATION AIMS TO ENLIST VOLUNTEER, PROFESSIONAL, AND NONPROFIT ASSISTANCE TO RETURN THE CEMETERIES AT EVERGREEN TO AN ACCESSIBLE SITE.