2026-05-06T16:52:55-07:00 2025-12-31 541908007 Kirby & Associates PC 4120 E Parham Rd Ste B Richmond VA 23228 990 2025-01-01 833596756 VIRGINIA COMMUNITY VOICE INC VIRG 7576524555 PO BOX 26972 RICHMOND VA 23261 Lea Whitehurst Executive Director 2026-05-06 true Ashley Kirby P02128181 8046727650 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Lea Whitehurst 1107022 false X www.vacommunityvoice.org X 2019 VA To equip neighbors in marginalized communities to realize their vision for their community and to prepare institutions to respond effectively. 8 7 14 0 754746 1098372 101035 7650 0 1000 1000 856781 1107022 0 0 892060 851393 0 74141 201798 265787 1093858 1117180 -237077 -10158 201530 192912 10108 11869 191422 181043 To equip neighbors in marginalized communities to realize their vision for their community and to prepare institutions to respond effectively. false false 915072 STEERING COMMITTEE Members advanced the implementation of VACVs Peoples Budget. The winning project, Arts for Safer Streets, will create one or two street murals to beautify intersections and encourage safer driving. Hosted quarterly gatherings to bring RVA Thrives members together and share our work with the wider community. Partnered with ARCA to survey residents on the design of Broad Rock Creek Park. Welcomed two new members to the Steering Committee, expanding cultural, age, and geographic diversity. GREENING WORKING GROUP A solar-powered rain catchment system was installed at Hickory Hills in July 2025. Beginning construction of compost cages at Oak Grove and Hickory Hill New signs have been installed in the gardens to promote garden education at: Oak Grove, Davee Gardens, Cullenwood, Bellemeade, Blackwell. ARCA Youth have been engaged into the Garden Steward Program. Created a video series on how to plant a tree. HOUSING WORKING GROUP Advanced the Equitable Development Scorecard to ensure fair planning across City Council Districts 5, 6, 8, and 9. Met with Mayor Avula and Councilor Nicole Jones, gaining their support for more equitable development practices. Engaged in the Citys Code Refresh process, advocating for zoning updates that benefit Southside residents. Supported Harper and Associates City Central rezoningwith the condition that community voices guide the projects design and amenities. Adopted flooding as a new focus, launching efforts to understand and address chronic flooding HEALING HUB DESIGN TEAMSpring 2025: Focused on building political will for the Center for Rest and Well-Being, meeting with School Board Representative Mr. Jafari (8th District) and attending the School Property Vacancy Committee. Summer 2025: Visited Sankofa Community Orchard and provided key feedback on a programming proposal that will support grant applications for our upcoming pilot programs. Fall 2025: Hosted a community meeting to announce our upcoming pilot programming ARCA YOUTH PROGRAM Engaged 24 students through partnerships with the City of Richmond, Timmons Group, Greening, and local artists to design and create placemaking art and signage for the Hickory Hill Garden and our Q3 Event. Kicked off the year with students maintaining the Rock Garden and painting new rocks to refresh the space. Collaborated with Mending Walls (Hamilton Glass organization) on a mural project where students learned about empathy and expressed it through painting rocks with positive, encouraging messages for the community. Supported the Q3 event, where students helped set up, hosted a table, and one student served as event photographer. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Launched our first Leadership Academy (LA) cohort in February with nearly 20 participants. 16 members graduated from the first cohort and several transitioned into VACV working groups. Recruited 16 new neighbors into the second cohort in July, with 14 graduating. Expanded our reach across Southside, Petersburg, and Richmondraising awareness and building new alliances. Strengthened community connections through member-led events such as Wonneases Resource Fair and Nancys Fundraiser. Explored Latina leadership through creativity during our visit to the Frida Kahlo exhibit. TRAINING + COACHING PROGRAM Launched our first-ever Human-Centered Workplace Cohort in March, with 8 participants joining! 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The Executive Director then sends the 990 to the board members for review and approval. Any questions or comments are discussed with the tax preparer. After the questions have been answered the 990 is approved by the board and filed by the tax preparer. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Compensation for the President is determined by board. It is then entered in the budget and approved by the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The compensation of other officers and key employees are submitted to the board by the President. The board then reviews and approves the compensation for each officer and employee. The salaries are then entered on the budget which is approved by the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Payroll Adjustment = -$221