These remarks memorializing the late Buford Scott were made by Delegate Betsy Carr at the 2019 Fall Micah Kick-Off Meeting, on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. “Under Buford Scott’s leadership at St. Paul’s Episcopal church in the late 1990’s, the church decided to focus on a new outreach initiative. …
Category: Micah Minute
Jun 10
Our Wishes & Prayers for RPS
Micah volunteers, partners and other supporters have shared our wishes for Richmond Public schools students and their families, teachers and principals, administration and staff and the School Board. We invite you to pray with us as we work to be God’s answers to these prayers. OUR WISHES FOR RPS RPS Students and Families A safe community …
Sep 15
Pam’s Story: Serving Behind the Scenes
As Key Coordinator for Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, Pam Vaughan has found that although the way she supports Micah is behind the scenes, she finds a sense of immense purpose. When Pam was asked to serve as Key Coordinator for her faith community, it seemed a natural role to move into. “I am the person …
Sep 15
St. Matthias Article: A Community With Heart.
One of the special characteristics of Micah is that it partners whole faith communities with one school. The food pantry ministry at St. Matthias perfectly exemplifies strength that comes from this kind of partnership. For the past two years, St. Matthias Episcopal Church has been supporting families from their school partners. In 2013 alone, they …
Mar 31
Tawheeda Shahab’s Story: Loving and Sharing Kindness
As a tutor at Broad Rock elementary, Tawheeda Shahab, of the VA Muslim Coalition knows what it means when the Micah motto says “love kindness”. She has found through volunteering that loving and sharing kindness is so much more rewarding than one could expect. Every time Tawheeda enters the school to tutor, she finds her …
Mar 13
Open Doors for Students – Be a Summer Camp Sponsor
It’s that time again! Summer camp registration is opening up soon. Have you thought about sponsoring a student? Summer camps are opportunities for students to have enriching life experiences that build character, self-esteem, and skills which benefit them inside and outside the classroom. Here are just a few of the many camp opportunities that you …
Feb 18
Miriam Davidow: When Faith and Inspiration Meet Action
In celebrating the start of faith communities in partnership with Richmond Public Schools this past fall at the Annual Micah Kickoff, it is only appropriate to hear the story of someone who was there at the beginning. Miriam Davidow, of the Richmond Jewish Coalition for Literacy, helped make the connection happen at Swansboro almost 16 …
Jan 24
Kathy Hernandez’s Story: The Value of ‘Fun Stuff’
Kathy Hernandez at Redd Elementary knows that fun is the key ingredient to encourage students to cherish their education. Now in her second year as a Mentor at Redd Elementary, Kathy continues to employ creative methods to create an atmosphere of excitement about learning and classroom achievement. “I use a different approach,” Kathy shares. For …
Jan 14
Cynthia’s Story of Summer Camp
Looking for new ways to support Richmond City students? Consider sponsoring a child to go to camp. Summer camps are a great way to continue educational experiences and they’re fun, too! Cynthia says it best… Hello. My name is Cynthia. I’m writing this to tell about my experiences at camps and why other kids should go. First, …
Dec 29
Bob Argabright: Loving School, Loving Community
Anyone talking to Bob Argabright about Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School can tell he has a special connection with the school, and according to him, “what is special [here] is the children.” For nine years, Mr. Argabright and other members of the congregation at Trinity United Methodist Church have been volunteering at the Elementary School through …
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