Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

Language justice ensures that everyone’s voices are truly heard. The Language Justice Initiative (part of VCIC) has simultaneous interpretation equipment that can be used for school events, PTA meetings, and community programs. If you are interested in finding interpreters, interpretation equipment, or training, please visit www.languagejusticerva.org or email languagejustice@inclusiveVA.org

Join us at the September 5 Virginia Inclusion Summit! The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities designs programs based on a “Confirmation, Contradiction, and Continuity” framework. Informed by the work of Donald Winnicott, Robert Kegan, Diane Goodman, and others, the “3 C’s” approach supports meaningful learning experiences around diversity and inclusion that support, inform, challenge, and motivate participants. Learning Labs at the 2024 Virginia Inclusion Summit will provide attendees with an opportunity to deeply explore one of the three elements of the 3 C’s framework. Register today at www.inclusiveVA.org/VIS

The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is proud to be once again recognized as a Top-Rated Nonprofit for 2024 by GreatNonprofits! One reviewer shared, "It is a pleasure learning from and with an organization that makes inclusion a priority! The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities serves as a leader in this work in Virginia and beyond." Thank you to the community of supporters, volunteers, staff, clients, and participants for all you do to advance VCIC's mission and work!

As we begin a new fiscal year, VCIC is thrilled and grateful to welcome the following individuals as new members of our Tidewater Chapter: Audrey Douglas-Cooke Ph.D. (Norfolk State University), Lakshmi G. Goudar (SENTARA MEDICAL GROUP), Nia Lissimore (Kaufman & Canoles), Aleea Slappy Wilson (City of Norfolk, VA), Ron Toran (Smithfield Foods), and Craig Wansink (Virginia Wesleyan University). Local chapter members are the “eyes and ears” of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, identifying program opportunities, supporting the Tidewater Humanitarian Awards, and making sure that VCIC is well-connected in the communities we serve.

As we begin a new fiscal year, VCIC is thrilled and grateful to welcome the following individual as a new member of our Richmond Chapter: Cherry Dale (Virginia Credit Union), David E. LeFebvre, CNP, CFRE (he/him/his) (Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond), Robert Nomberg, Ed.D. (Virginia Learns), Ryan Ripperton, MBA (Ryan Ripperton Consulting), and Keith Sanders (Bank of America). Local chapter members are the “eyes and ears” of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, identifying program opportunities, supporting the Richmond Humanitarian Awards, and making sure that VCIC is well-connected in the communities we serve.

As we begin a new fiscal year, VCIC is thrilled and grateful to welcome the following individuals as new members of our Peninsula Chapter: Ellen Rice Chever (LMI) and Eric Maurer (United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula). Local chapter members are the “eyes and ears” of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, identifying program opportunities, supporting the Peninsula Humanitarian Awards, and making sure that VCIC is well-connected in the communities we serve.

As we begin a new fiscal year, VCIC is thrilled and grateful to welcome the following individuals as new members of our Lynchburg Chapter: Zenith Barrett (Goodwill Industries of the Valleys), Michelline Hall (Academy Center of the Arts), JoAnn Martin (City of Lynchburg – Retired). Local chapter members are the “eyes and ears” of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, identifying program opportunities, supporting the Lynchburg Humanitarian Awards, and making sure that VCIC is well-connected in the communities we serve.

Make your reservation today! Spaces are filling quickly! Join workplace professionals, government employees, and higher education administrators and students for a day of learning, sharing, and connecting at the Virginia Inclusion Summit: www.inclusiveVA.org/vis  

As we begin a new fiscal year, VCIC is thrilled and grateful to welcome the following individuals as new members of our State Board of Directors: Gilbert Bland (Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc.), Denise Counce (TowneBank), Diane Holland, MPA, MHRM (Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center), Hylan Hubbard (Community Volunteer), Hannah Qizilbash (Bon Secours Mercy Health), Shannon Valentine (Community Volunteer), Venessa Woodson (Dominion Energy) Please join us in thanking these leaders!

When he was a high school student in Lynchburg City Schools, Cameron Patterson participated in one of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities' award-winning retreat programs. Over twenty years since he was a VCIC participant, Cameron was recently elected Chair of our State Board of Directors! His term begins today, July 1, 2024. Professionally, Cameron is currently Vice President for Student Affairs at Longwood University and Senior Partner for Strategic Initiatives at the Robert Russa Moton Museum. We are grateful for his leadership, service, and impact across the Commonwealth. Please join us in congratulating and thanking Cameron Patterson!