Practicing Mindfulness In- and Outside of the Classroom with L.O.C.A.L. Adventures
Jaden is a bright, vivacious teenager who spent this past summer in youth programs like L.O.C.A.L. Adventures, a Richmond-based organization that empowers young people to explore their inner and outer landscape through mindfulness, the arts, and outdoor adventures. Paddleboarding on the James River was a first for Jaden and many of his peers, and it quickly became a favorite new outlet to unwind. “Once you get in that water, […]
School Year 2025-26 Positive Youth Development-Supported Programs
NextUp and the city of Richmond have allocated $588,093 in Positive Youth Development (PYD) funding to support nearly 40 organizations managing afterschool and community-based programs for local students ages 11-19 during the 2025-2026 school year. Richmond’s Positive Youth Development initiative was created in 2021 when City Council unanimously voted to declare gun violence a public […]
KR Scholars’ HBCU Bridge Propels Richmond Teens Toward College
Hassan, a recent Richmond Public High School graduate, first heard about the opportunity to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) when KR Scholars came to speak at his school this year. As a 17-year-old unsure about college, he was eager to learn about the opportunity to pursue a career as a business owner […]
Supporting RVA Youth Programs through Positive Youth Development
Richmond youth ages 11–19 can have greater access to free afterschool and summer programs through the Positive Youth Development (PYD) initiative. Managed by nonprofit intermediary NextUp on behalf of the City of Richmond, PYD helps connect youth to safe, engaging, and enriching experiences — all while supporting gun violence prevention efforts. What is the Positive […]
Summer 2025 Programs for Richmond Youth – Positive Youth Development
The City of Richmond and NextUp, an out-of-school time intermediary, will distribute $510,626.50 in Positive Youth Development (PYD) funding to 43 youth organizations this summer. Funds will support afterschool programs and youth-centered community events from June 9 to August 15, 2025, providing safe, enriching activities for Richmond youth ages 11–19. Positive Youth Development funding also […]
