When a Henrico mother felt like there weren’t enough services for children and adults with disabilities, she created an organization that fosters a positive learning environment encourage this population to be more self-sufficient.
Instead of greeting her customers at the drive-through with the standard, 'Welcome to Walgreens,' Judy Tucker says, 'Hey Sweetheart,' or 'Hey Ladybug.'
Kind, sweet and caring are just some of the words used to describe a Henrico woman who finds time to run errands for seniors at her apartment complex - all while caring for her disabled mother.
Amanda Hach was instrumental in getting the STEP program off the ground, but she’s also a key player in the success of “Battle of the Classes,” a school-wide spirit competition.
The morning after Tropical Storm Michael rolled through, residents were left with a mess to clean up including Kimina Harris and her North Chesterfield neighbors.
For years, one woman in Hanover County has been doing her part to feed the men and women facing homelessness. Now, the volunteers around her are putting a spotlight on her selfless ways, in this week's acts of kindness.
Would you let someone you barely know drive your car? What if they were your neighbor, would that make a difference? Well, that's exactly what a Richmond man did for his neighbor so she could get to work.
In this weeks Acts of Kindness, Anthony Antoine wanted to do something a little different: he brought a little bit of sunshine to some random families across Central Virginia.
When a little boy suddenly stopped breathing in the middle of the night, his desperate parents made a frantic call to a friend and neighbor they credit with saving their son's life.
A former teacher-turned-preacher is this week's Acts of Kindness honoree. A big part of his ministry is providing students in some of the city's most economically-distressed areas with the tools and resources they need to achieve.
Marsha White has run the non-profit St. Francis Animal Humane Society - a unique, all-volunteer group that fosters kitties until they can find them forever homes.
We're passing on $300 to a teenage scholar and artist, whose handcrafted designs bring comfort and joy to family, friends, teachers and especially patients dealing with a life-changing diagnosis.
Love Thy Neighbor - most of us would agree that's a good way to try to live our lives. We're recognizing a Chesterfield woman who puts those words into action in big and small ways.
Michael Whitten has cerebral palsy, but his skills and personality have made him an asset at Planet Fitness. Michael's mom credits gym manager Brooke with helping Michael achieve his goals.
Today's Acts of Kindness recognizes a Henrico school bus driver affectionately called Ms. Cat. Parents say she keeps their kids safe, happy, inspired and excited to get on board Bus 277 each day.
Allison Anderson leads a small staff of volunteers who shop, transport, sort, stack and give out as many as 100 bags of food each day, making sure families have enough for every meal for several days.
Lois Jolley launched her business out of her garage, then moved to a local flea market, before opening the doors at her first brick and mortar location in 2010.
A hurricane forced a Marine Corps father, his pregnant wife and young kids to flee their home. While stopping in Ashland, their beloved 4-year-old Dachshund, Layla went missing.
Military veteran and grandmother Rhonda Sneed knows what it's like to be homeless. Now she spends four or five days a week preparing and delivering meals and water throughout metro Richmond.
Cynthia says mobility instructor Becky Keller helped her become comfortable walking around town without a guide, going to stores, crossing intersections, riding the bus and train.
Lois has been a nurse all her life, working in different positions in several hospitals. This active 89-year-old still drives all over town comforting the sick and shut-in.
Beth, a breast cancer survivor, quit her job to attend to her daughter's healthcare needs. They remain passionate about helping others, donating toys, movies and gifts to hospitalized children.
Long-time Special Education teacher Kristina Adams is commended for going above and beyond for every one of her students and for keeping up with them after they graduate.
Having a personalized hospital gown in their favorite color, with their favor activity, animals or characters can help make kids feel less like patients and more like children.
