PRSA Richmond sponsor, The Hodges Partnership, has developed a short, anonymous survey to help assess COVID-19’s impact on the PR and marketing landscape throughout our region. Please consider taking the survey today: bit.ly/2Wa59tM

Pleased to release the The Hodges Partnership survey of #PR and #Marketing pros on the impact of COVID-19 on their organizations. cc: PRSA Richmond AMA Richmond hodgespart.com/gong/archives/…

Here's some advice PRSA Richmond members shared for students: prsarichmond.org/news/advice-to…. (Spoiler alert: You're amazing.)

Good informational interviews take practice, but they can open doors to awesome PR careers. Here are sample questions for professionals and students: prsarichmond.org/news/sample-qu… #prsa #prsarva

#ICYMI Last month, mayors from around the country and right here in our communities launched the #MayorsHungerAlliance, pledging to fight childhood hunger. Thank you RTD Opinions for highlighting the Alliance, ft. Mayor Levar Stoney as the inaugural chair: bit.ly/3AOLDWw

You won’t want to miss this! Join the Richmond PR Foundation on Thursday, April 21 for a wine tasting fundraiser to support the Jeff Wilson, APR Scholarship of Excellence. Buy your tickets today. #PRSARVA bit.ly/3IAXA4b

The Richmond PR Foundation is partnering with PRSA Richmond to host a panel focused on job hunting for students. It’s free and we have experts from Dominion Energy Padilla and ChamberRVA. Please share with PR students: bit.ly/3LTPdmx

There were handshakes, hugs and long-awaited reunions as the Richmond PR Foundation celebrated the Jeff Wilson, APR Scholarship of Excellence last week. The Foundation presented Jeff with a certificate to honor his commitment to the profession and ongoing support of students.

No Kid Hungry has created a summer meals outreach toolkit to help you get the word out to families. It contains a range of ready promotional materials for your community. Use them to maximize the impact of outreach efforts. Check it out: bit.ly/3LhpDYv

Fun puzzle, indeed! And it was neat to hear a contestant from RVA and a VPM listener.

Richmond's bike paths have evolved a lot since the adoption of its Bicycle Master Plan in2015. I spoke to the Richmond VA DPW about their approach to the regions expanding network. Take a look at the survey!

Congrats No Kid Hungry VA Director Sarah Steely on being named one of Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen 2022 Home Town Heroes! We're so proud of your dedication to feeding Virginia's kids, and lucky to have you on our team! facebook.com/watch/?v=73998…

COMMENTARY: We should be investing in the health of Virginians virginiamercury.com/2022/07/13/we-…

“Being you is all you need.” Always love listening to StoryCorps on VPM, especially today’s conversation: npr.org/2022/07/22/111….

"Really what being a cafeteria worker is all about is the kids. I hope they learn from me, but I learn from them, too. The biggest lesson they’ve taught me is how to love." 🧡 Read more from Stacey Truman, a rockstar cafeteria manager with VBSchools: yhoo.it/3Q6AZRr

As promised, here are Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Editors. They're resolutions you really can keep. Resolution for Editors No. 1: To read every word of a draft before making changes. (Yes, this is hard. But if time permits, a good practice.)

Visited Champion Ice House restaurant in Gordonsville, Va. because it was part of the Edna Lewis Menu Trail. Everything was delicious. I brought one of my Edna Lewis cookbooks along for the ride too. More info about the trail: visitorangevirginia.com/taste/the-edna…

Virginia's school nutrition teams are on a mission to serve up healthy, delicious meals for students every single day 🥦💪 Check out this op-ed by our Director Sarah Steely in Cardinal News , highlighting their dedication to ensure no child goes hungry bit.ly/3Mn3yti

Free health clinics throughout Virginia, including Richmond, are in need of volunteers to help serve patients who have limited resources. richmond.com/news/local/hea…

Proud of our friends Mercy Chefs - the work they do is so inspiring.