RICHMOND, Va. – 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. 

Coinciding with Mayor-Elect Dr. Danny Avula’s inauguration, the day is meant to be one of celebration and of concrete action that invites all Richmonders to serve our community.  

Following his swearing-in ceremony, Dr. Avula’s Inaugural Committee and the City of Richmond will host service projects across the city in all nine Council Districts, meeting the needs of the community, schools, and nonprofit partners. 

With a total of 15 slots available, volunteers who register to help at SOAR365 will jump in to sort, label and organize our craft supplies. This will be a tremendous help as we fill this indoor chilly season with fun by doing daily art activities with our participants! We welcome volunteers of all ages, as long as they have a parent or guardian with them.

“We’ve worked with several different departments and offices at City Hall, with Richmond Public Schools, City Council, the Community Foundation, and with nonprofits and community groups all across the city to put together a really meaningful list of opportunities for folks to serve the community. It’s been a wonderful experience working with the City’s staff on organizing these service projects,” said Jonathan Chan, Operations Director for the Inaugural Committee.  

To learn more about other service projects being offered, visit ​​https://www.cfengage.org/inaugural. 

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SOAR365 is a Richmond-based not-for-profit organization created in 1954 by local families determined to find a better way to care for and support their loves ones with disabilities. We employ more than 300 people, including over 100 who have a disability.   

Our wide range of programs and services are designed for individuals and families coping with the daily, real-world challenges of living with a disability. We have a profound impact on more than 2,100 individuals and families who receive our help in a typical year. They trust our Pediatric Therapy, Youth Services, Adult Day Support, Respite, Summer Camp and Employment Services programs. In addition, our Business Solutions division employs people with disabilities and performs a variety of services from janitorial and custodial to landscaping and grounds maintenance. 

For more information, please visit www.SOAR365.org and our social media channels.