WNRN is proud to give our non-profit neighbors a venue to promote their causes and events. As part of the Community Connection series, we broadcast public service announcements for non-profits that are written in their words and recorded in their voice.
Creating a Community Connection is an easy process. To request a time to record your message, email dmoses@wnrn.org. During scheduling, you’ll be prompted to write a message outlining what you’d like to promote, which we’ll use as your script for recording. We look forward to working with you!
The rules: Organizations profiled by WNRN or organizations whose information is broadcast within Hear Together/Community Connections must be a registered 501c3. If it is an event, WNRN requires at least a month’s advance notice to create a Community Connection for any event. If there is an admission or cost for the event, 100% of proceeds must benefit the nonprofit. Hear Together/Community Connections is a non-partisan, non-biased feature and will not accept submissions from or conduct profiles of political organizations or activities representing or contributing to a specific political organization or political action committee. Hear Together/Community Connections is non-denominational and will not accept submissions from or conduct profiles of specific religious groups or fundraisers tied to specific religious groups or organizations. We will accept submissions that are inter-faith or multi-denominational that support the community at large in collaboration without promoting a specific religious group or activity related to funding a specific religion or religious group.
Community Connection News & Updates
Community Connection: RPAA Legends on Grace
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance is a nonprofit located in downtown Richmond that supports the artists of today, nurtures the artists of tomorrow, and provides spaces for the arts to thrive. Legends on Grace: Nightcaps & Stories — a series of cabaret performances highlighting Virginia artists — continues with “I Would Die 4 U: A Musical Tribute to Prince”. You are welcome to join RPAA on Saturday, March 25th at 8PM for a performance featuring Richmond’s own Anthony Cosby, Jr.
More information is available at rpaalliance.com.
RPAA is a proud financial supporter of WNRN.
Community Connection: Better Housing Coalition
Here’s how it works: Donors can stay home and make a tax-deductible contribution in lieu of attending a traditional gala event. Support for more affordable housing in the community can be shared on social media, with details in their custom toolkit. The coalition is also collaborating with local businesses, creating a Stay Home RVA playlist, and compiling recipes curated by local chefs.
More information is at stayhomerva.org.
Community Connection: Branch Museum of Architecture and Design
The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design is a nonprofit museum in Richmond that explores the impact of design in everyday life, inspiring individuals and communities to create a more equitable, beautiful, and productive future.
On Friday evening, April 14th, the museum is hosting a Mad Hatter Garden Party with a live auction of design experiences and works from local designers and creatives. The Garden Party also includes installations by RVA Fashion week’s Emerging Designers and an award for the attendee with the most inventive hat. All proceeds benefit the Branch Museum and helps support local designers.
More information is available on their website, branchmuseum.org.
Community Connection: The Village School
The Village School, middle school for girls in Charlottesville, is a place for girls to discover their strengths, find their voices, and grow into confident, self-reliant, and intellectually curious learners.
The school is hosting the 12th annual Girls Excelling in Math Tournament at Walker Upper Elementary School on Saturday, April 29th. School-based teams of 4th through 8th grade girls across Charlottesville and Albemarle will come together to compete in solving math and engineering problems. Dr. Kathryn Thornton, faculty at UVA Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, will be a guest speaker.
The GEM Tournament aims to provide a fun, challenging mathematics experience for all Charlottesville girls that will spark a love of math that will stay with them throughout their lifetimes.
For more information, you can go to their website, villageschool.us, and click on “GEM.”
Community Connection: Virginia Arts Festival Perry Pavilion
Virginia Arts Festival is a nonprofit summer performing arts festival in Coastal Virginia that programs and runs Norfolk’s newest concert venue, the Perry Pavilion, for a full summer concert series! Things will kick off with Josh Ritter on May 7th and continue into June with artists like Sierra Hull and Valerie June.
More information is online at vafest.org.
Virginia Arts Festival is a proud financial supporter of WNRN.
Community Connection: Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation in Richmond is having their 18th annual bike ride fundraiser. The Virginia Credit Union Cap2Cap presented by Dominion Energy, is taking place on Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th. Participants can start at any time from any location to ride 25, 50, or 100 miles along the Virginia Capital Trail. There will also be a Family Fun Ride, a 2-Day option, and a Shuttle Package for half-century riders.
Riders will be supported by mechanics and fully-stocked rest stops — and the Party Zone will include lunch, Bingo Beer, vendors, and music. Registration also includes a t-shirt, bib, water bottle, drawstring bag, and more. Proceeds from Cap2Cap help protect, promote, and enhance the Virginia Capital Trail.
For more information or to register, you can go to virginiacapitaltrail.org/cap2cap.