Providing resources to the Greater Fulton community of Richmond, Virginia

The Junior Artists at the NRC are having their first art show:  ”Time Warp 2027: A Peek into Fulton’s Future”. Participants, ages 10+, have created an installation from recycled and found materials.  As the theme of the project, the young artists chose to envision Greater Fulton 15 years in the future. The storefront display at 1678 Williamsburg Rd (the corner of Williamsburg and Government roads) will be up for the month of May and is visible from the street.  A closing reception will be held on site on Friday June 1, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and will also feature the Junior Artists’ self portrait project.  Come join us for light refreshments and great conversation with the artists themselves!

The Greater Fulton Youth Association, an after-school group of teens and pre-teens, whose mission is to “empower other youth by empowering themselves” has begun a cupcake fundraiser. Their first sale was catering 100 cupcakes (made from scratch using natural and organic ingredients) for the 20th aniversery celebration of Rebuilding Together Richmond. It was a great success. The kids worked very hard to bake and display their cupcake like real pros, check out the photos here.

The Board and Staff of the Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC) are sad to announce the passing our beloved founder, Ms. Mary Lou Decossaux.

Mary Lou dedicated her life to be a voice and champion for the disenfranchised. She held positions with various local government entities, non-profit agencies, and was the founding organizer of the Richmond Coalition for a Living Wage. This coalition succeeded in persuading the City of Richmond to pay a living wage to all city and school direct employees. This accomplishment earned her the moniker, “The Living Wage Lady”.

Mary Lou’s legacy and biggest accomplishment is her vision for the Greater Fulton community to own a place where neighbors work together to reach their personal and community goals. Our Neighborhood Resource Center is that place. The NRC strengthens individuals and communities by providing opportunities for neighbors to build relationships, access resources, and develop the skills to enhance their lives and determine the fate of the community.

While we are sad to have lost our champion, we rejoice in the knowledge that, through the NRC’s continued commitment to empower and support the Greater Fulton community, she lives on in each of us.
Please join us at the NRC on Saturday, January 7, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as we celebrate the life of our own Mary Lou Decossaux. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Neighborhood Resource Center.

Neighborhood Resource Center
1519 Williamsburg Road
Richmond, VA 23231
www.nrccafe.org (804)864-5797

PHOTO CREDIT: BRUCE PARKER/TIMES-DISPATCH