READ RVA

☀️Summer Hours Notice☀️

Between Memorial Day (May 25) through Labor Day (September 7), READ RVA will close at 2:00 PM on Fridays.

Regular office hours are 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.

READ RVA will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend, and we’ll see you back soon!

It’s been two weeks since The Great Richmond Trivia Bee 2026, and we’re still feeling the energy from an incredible night! 🐝

Thank you to everyone who joined us whether you competed, sponsored, or volunteered. Your support helped make the event such a success, and together we raised more than $60,000 to support READ RVA’s free adult literacy programs across the Greater Richmond Region!

We were thrilled to welcome more than 300 guests for an evening filled with friendly competition, laughter, and community impact. Every team, every cheer, and every moment helped move our mission forward.

Congratulations again to our winning teams:

🥇 First Place: Our Jobs Depend on This, BrownGreer PLC
🥈 Second Place: Redd Foxx Danger
🥉 Third Place: Never Gonna Quiz You Up, Atlantic Union Bank
🏆 Best Team Name: Quiztopher Nolans, Ippon Technologies

Relive the night and check out the photo gallery here: https://www.readrva.org/trivia-bee-2026

From all of us at READ RVA, thank you for showing up for adult literacy! We’re already looking forward to next year!

At READ RVA, teaching is personal and so is the impact.

Every lesson builds more than literacy skills. It builds confidence, independence, and real opportunity. And those changes don’t stop with one learner. They carry into families, workplaces, and throughout our community.

That’s what READ RVA teachers make possible every day.

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re so grateful for the time, care, and commitment you bring to every session and for the ripple effect you create across Richmond. 💙

LAST CALL 📣📚🍷

READ Between the Wines is almost here, and tickets are going fast! Join us Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30–8:00 pm at the Weinstein JCC for an unforgettable evening with NYT bestselling author .

Your $45 ticket includes her newest novel, a complimentary glass of wine, and a live chat + signing — all while supporting adult literacy in our community.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the story. Grab your seat before it’s gone!
🔗 https://buff.ly/eKzXZch

HAPPY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK!!

Dear READ RVA Volunteers,
You are truly the heart of everything we do. Because of your time, patience, and belief in our learners, adults across our community are building skills and discovering new possibilities for their futures. This work simply wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you for showing up and helping literacy grow in such meaningful ways.
Love, READ RVA📚💙

The Great Richmond Trivia Bee is officially SOLD OUT! 🐝💛
We’re so grateful for this incredible community—your support helps power adult literacy education across our region. See you at the Bee!

Put Your Knowledge to the Test at the 2026 Greater Richmond Trivia Bee Watch Virginia This Morning each weekday from 9 to 10 a.m. Find the show on Facebook and Instagram at .

We’re hiring! 📣

READ RVA is looking for a Manager of Constituent Engagement to help grow and strengthen our community of supporters. This role is perfect for someone who loves storytelling, building relationships, and connecting people to a mission that matters.

If you’re passionate about literacy, equity, and making a real impact in the Richmond community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply or learn more: readrva.org/careers

This Read Across America Week, we’re proud to spotlight conversations that go beyond the page. 📚✨

Our CEO, Karen O’Brien, CARITAS participant Calvin, and volunteer Suzanne Long recently took part in READ Between the Wines, a quarterly seminar series from READ RVA that raises awareness about adult literacy and its deep connection to social justice and opportunity.

Literacy opens doors - to employment, stability, confidence, and second chances. We’re grateful to share space in conversations that remind us how powerful words, stories, and education can be. 💙