The LEGO Group announced it will continue to support local communities in the Greater Richmond area, committing more than $1.3 million in grants to eight nonprofit organizations in the region, funded by the LEGO Foundation.
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Dean Browell Joins SOAR365 Board of Directors
SOAR365 is excited to welcome Dean Browell, PhD as the newest member of its Board of Directors. A longtime volunteer and advocate, Dean brings deep engagement with SOAR365’s mission, along with professional expertise in research, leadership development, and community connection that will support the organization’s continued growth and impact.
Remembering Marshall Walker Butler: A Life of Vision, Advocacy, and Heart
SOAR365 joins the Greater Richmond community in mourning the passing of Marshall Walker Butler, a transformative leader whose vision, perseverance, and compassion shaped disability services in Virginia for almost four decades.
Vote for SOAR365 in 2026 Virginia Living Best of Virginia Survey
The Virginia Living Magazine Best of Virginia Survey is back for 2026 and SOAR365 needs your support! Cast your votes in Virginia Living‘s most popular issue from Jan. 2 at 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2026.
SOAR365’s Leroy Stanford Named National Finalist for SourceAmerica Advocacy Award
SOAR365 is proud to announce that Leroy Stanford, Supervisor of the Visitor Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), has been named one of three national finalists for the Tom Miller Advocacy Award as part of the 2025 SourceAmerica Achievement Awards.
SOAR365 Honored with Capital Award for Feature Story, Named Finalist for Publications at 78th Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards
SOAR365 received a prestigious Capital Award for Feature Stories and was named a finalist in the Publications category for its 2023 Annual Report at the 78th Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America’s Richmond Chapter.
SOAR365 Joins Statewide Initiative with Aim to Prevent Abuse of Virginia Youth with Disabilities
SOAR365 is partnering with the Virginia Department of Health Office of Family Health Services, Injury and Violence Prevention Program (VDH IVPP) and Blue Octopus Consulting on the Inclusive Play and Prevention Initiative Collaborative, a statewide project focused on preventing sexual abuse of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in social, sports, and recreation settings.
SOAR365 Earns Active RVA Certification for 5th Straight Year
The Active RVA Certification and Awards program recognizes the Richmond region’s exceptional employers and schools that are implementing innovative programs to promote physical activity. Hundreds of organizations have earned Active RVA Certification for their embrace of active living.
SOAR365 Partners with City of Richmond for Day of Service
As part of “A Day of Service: Moving Richmond Forward Together”, SOAR365 has partnered with the City of Richmond to offer a public service project opportunity on Saturday, January 11.
PARK365 Voted Best Community Playground
For the second year in a row, PARK365 has been voted Best Community Playground in Richmond Magazine’s Best & Worst Survey!
PARK365 has also previously been named a top playground in Central Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. These awards exemplify SOAR365’s commitment to the community, our program participants and their families.