Join our friends at Virginia Community Voice for a series of volunteer days at the former T.B. Smith Community Center!
Earlier this year, Richmond City Council voted to lease the former T.B. Smith Community Center to Virginia Community Voice. This milestone gives the organization an opportunity to begin activating the space, launch community programming, and continue building its vision for a neighborhood-centered Healing Justice & Community Power Building Center.
The first project is transforming the property into community gardens that will support Virginia Community Voice's food justice programming. For generations, systemic racism and sustained political inaction have left Southside Richmond's Black and Brown communities without reliable access to healthy, affordable food. Food sovereignty is a healing intervention, and growing food together can build health, connection, resilience, and community power.
Come help transform this space into a place where healing, nourishment, and community can grow!
Volunteer Days
Saturdays, 8 – 11 a.m.
July 18
July 25
August 15
August 29
Location: 2015 Ruffin Rd, Richmond, VA 23234
Lunch will be provided.
Whether you have gardening experience or have never picked up a shovel, everyone is welcome. Come lend a hand and help create a thriving community garden in Southside Richmond.
Please RSVP for an available volunteer slot by clicking the button below.