RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — 8News team members will show out in force, volunteering across Central Virginia Friday as a part of Nexstar’s 2023 Founder’s Day of Caring.
The annual event is held nationwide as a day of service to give back to the community and make an impact in the lives of the people we share our news with every day.
This year, WRIC ABC 8News team members are volunteering in the community on Friday, June 16, at the Chesterfield Food Bank and doing a riverfront cleanup with Friends of the James River Park. Some of our team members will also work at our offices, assembling donations for CARITAS.
Check back in throughout the day as we add photos from today’s volunteer events – and if you see us out there, stop by and say hello!
Mission: The nonprofit organization helped to create the 10-year Master Plan for the James River Park System and advocates for protecting the land and environment of the 600-acre urban park.
UPDATE — Unfortunately, due to the threat of thunderstorms Friday afternoon, the volunteer event involving trash pickup at the James River was canceled.
Mission: Fighting food insecurity for children, families, individuals and seniors from their headquarters in Chesterfield County since 2010.
8News team members spent their day helping out around the Chesterfield Food Bank.
Mission: CARITAS helps people transition from homelessness and/or addiction into housing and needed support services.
8News team members including 8News Anchors John Rogers and Heather Hope, and Weather Specialist Tyler Hall, helped to put together cleaning supply bucket donations for CARITAS.
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8News team members volunteering across Central Virginia Friday, June 16 as a part of Nexstar’s 2023 Founder’s Day of Caring. (Photo: Tyler Hall /8News)
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8News team members volunteering across Central Virginia Friday, June 16 as a part of Nexstar’s 2023 Founder’s Day of Caring. (Photo: Tyler Hall /8News)
