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“An Evening with Jen Psaki” We were thrilled to welcome MSNBC host, Jen Psaki, to our Richmond campus for an unforgettable evening of open dialogue and joyful gathering with UMFS donors, friends, advocates, and government officials. A special shoutout to Nancy Eberhardt — acclaimed business consultant communications expert, and UMFS champion — for leading the conversation between Jen and UMFS President & CEO Nancy Toscano. Stay tuned — we’re excited to share more highlights from this incredible night!

Cameron McPherson, APR and H. Michaela Mishoe from The Hodges Partnership led a very informative media training for our Generosity Collective partners, sharing tips to help amplify their impactful work. Joe Torrence from the University of Richmond School of Nonprofit Studies also joined us, highlighting the incredible ways they’re supporting nonprofits across the region. We’re so grateful for the Richmond community and its unwavering support for the collective work we’re doing to uplift vulnerable kids and families!

A special thanks to 12 On Your Side’s Curt Autry for stopping by our campus to sit down with Foster Family Outreach Specialist Joshua S. Lewis, M.Div. They discussed the foster care crisis impacting our community and explored ways to help spread the word. When asked why he decided to visit, Curt simply said it was “a really good idea.” We’re grateful for your commitment to the Richmond community, Curt!

Delegate Rae Cousins of the 79th District stopped by our campus today for a tour of our facilities. During her visit, she spent time with staff and youth at both Charterhouse School and the Child & Family Healing Center. Her interest in our mission and dedication to learning about our programs is greatly appreciated, as we continue to support youth and families in our community.

We’re excited to be part of the 13th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia's Children's Services Act Conference, happening today and tomorrow. If you’re here, don't forget to swing by our booth and say hello! A big thank you to the Office of Children's Services for their ongoing partnership.

We’re thrilled to welcome our friends from Jugendhilfe Oberbayern to UMFS this week! As leaders in social welfare, their work inspires us, and we’re excited for a week full of collaboration, new ideas, and shared learning. Each visit brings fresh perspectives, and we are grateful for the continued partnership!

Our VP of Community Based Services Deborah Burton, Director of Community Engagement & Gov't Affairs Nina Marino, MSW, LCSW, Adoption Care Coordinator Susan Penick, and UMFS kinship parent Benjamin Tate had the honor of attending a luncheon at the Executive Mansion hosted by Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanna Youngkin to celebrate and recognize #KinshipCare. We're grateful for the continued support and recognition of the incredible role kinship families play in our community!

Today, an Op-Ed co-authored by our very own President & CEO, Nancy Toscano, and Andrew Schoeneman, Program Chair of Nonprofit Studies at the University of Richmond, was featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The piece highlights the power of collaboration through our newly launched Generosity Collective, which brings together nonprofits to pool resources, spark innovation, and create a greater collective impact for our communities. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/erJ3RK-B

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Delegate Debra Gardner of the 76th District to our campus. Del. Gardner toured our facilities, engaging with both staff and youth at Charterhouse School and the Child & Family Healing Center. We're grateful for her interest in our mission and her commitment to learning more about the programs we provide to support youth and families.

To cap off an amazing September, we were proud to host the Fostering Success Summit inside Firefly Hall, where over 100 passionate professionals gathered to support young adults aging out of foster care. In partnership with Project LIFE, The Success Foundation, and Generosity Collective partner, Virginia's Kids Belong, we focused on finding meaningful solutions in areas like education, housing, healthcare, and building strong support networks. Thank you to all who joined us—together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of our incredible youth!