VCU Ryan White Program

HIV Long Term Survivors' Recognition Day is June 5th. Join the VCU Ryan White Program and Wednesday Wisdom as we honor the thoughts, experiences and realities of LTS with a short writing activity on Wednesday, 6/24.

HIV Long Term Survivors' Recognition Day is June 5th. Read below to find out more about LTS.

Looking for events this June?🌈☀️

- VCU Harbor Support Group meets TONIGHT at 6pm in the Bob Higginson Room (West Hospital - 1200 E Broad Street, 3rd Floor, West Wing). Open to anyone in the RVA area looking for support in their recovery from substances while living with HIV. This group meets weekly on Mondays, dinner is always provided.

- VCU RW Thrive Support Group meets TOMORROW, Tuesday 6/9 in VCU Main Hospital (1250 E Marshall Street) - Room 1-422. Meals are provided at each meeting; open to anyone living with HIV in the RVA area.

- Produce Patch starts this week! Keep in mind that clients MUST be RW eligible to participate. Fresh produce will be provided weekly in-clinic (West Hospital (1200 E Broad Street), 3rd Floor - Bob H. Community Room) starting at 9am each Wednesday. Clients are encouraged to bring their own bags; each participant will be provided produce options that change weekly.

- Grand Gamers meets this Wednesday at 11am in Main Hospital, Room 1-422. Join us for games, lunch and a visit from Dogs on Call! Free and open to anyone 50+ living with HIV.

- Join us for Juneteenth! We will be providing outreach at a Juneteenth event sponsored by the Hines Foundation. Free and open to the public! Lots of family fun, games and food trunks. 3200 E Broad Street, 11am until 4pm.

- At the end of the month (June 23rd) we will have our VCU Ryan White HIV Testing Event! Any participant interested in receiving an HIV test will be eligible for a free $10 incentive.

Check out these and more events over at hivservices.vcu.edu/events

Food resources details below

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See below for a list of FREE local resources.

TRI-CITIES COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIST 🏠❤️

A lot of people are quietly struggling right now with rent, food, mental health, transportation, and everyday life. If you or someone you know needs help, please check out these Tri-Cities resources. Don’t wait until things get worse to reach out. ❤️🙏🏾

📌 HOUSING / RENT ASSISTANCE:
• Commonwealth Catholic Charities
📍1601 Rolling Hills Dr, Richmond, VA 23229
📞 804-285-5900

• Greater Reach Community Services Board (CSB)
📍23 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803
📞 804-862-8001

• Petersburg Department of Social Services
📍111 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803
📞 804-732-1100

• Hopewell Department of Social Services
📍340 E Poythress St, Hopewell, VA 23860
📞 804-541-2330

• Housing Crisis Hotline
📞 804-972-0813

📌 FOOD RESOURCES:
• Feed More Food Bank
📞 804-521-2500

• Downtown Churches United
📍150 S Sycamore St, Petersburg, VA 23803
📞 804-861-5120

• Local churches and food pantries throughout the Tri-Cities area provide groceries, hot meals, and emergency food boxes weekly.

• SNAP / EBT Assistance
🌐 CommonHelp.Virginia.gov

📌 WOMEN / FAMILY SUPPORT:
• Women of Endurance Nonprofit — Support and assistance for women and families in need ❤️

• Lending Helping Hands Nonprofit — Community outreach, support services, and resource assistance 🙏🏾

📌 UTILITY / FINANCIAL HELP:
• Dominion Energy EnergyShare
📞 1-888-366-8280

• LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program
🌐 Apply through CommonHelp.Virginia.gov

• Salvation Army Assistance Programs
📞 804-225-7470

📌 MENTAL HEALTH / CRISIS SUPPORT:
• Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — Dial 988

• Greater Reach CSB Crisis Services
📞 804-862-8001

• National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-7233

📌 EMPLOYMENT / CAREER HELP:
• Virginia Career Works Crater Region
📞 804-862-6100

• Goodwill Career Center
📞 804-745-6300

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The ReFRESHing Wellness program at VCU Ryan White has been busy this spring! Check out some art our clients made to recognize and celebrate their journey with the program. 🥕🥦🥬

See below for a free event sponsored by CARITAS

Recovery is built in community 💛

Join us on June 27 for Recovery Community Day & the Dinwiddie campus Grand Re-Opening! Come celebrate the people, partnerships, and progress that make recovery possible while exploring the exciting updates to our Dinwiddie campus.

Enjoy food, games, community partners, a petting zoo, tours of the renovated space, and more - all while connecting with others who believe in hope, healing, and second chances.

📅 June 27, 2026 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 700 Dinwiddie Ave., Richmond, VA
🎤 Program Presentation: 11 AM–12 PM

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. We can't wait to welcome you and celebrate together!