How Programs Are Selected: Joining the NextUp Network
Each year, quality youth development organizations are vetted and selected to receive funding through NextUp for their afterschool and summer programs. Our volunteer Community Evaluators play a crucial role in expanding access to quality afterschool and summer programs for Richmond youth by reviewing all qualifying applications and selecting programming for the following year. Approved programs […]
NextUp’s Lights On Afterschool 2024 Recap
NextUp Hosts Lights On Afterschool 2024 NextUp hosted Lights On Afterschool – Richmond on October 19, 2024 in partnership with Communities in Schools Richmond MLK Harvest Fest. 500+ RPS youth and families enjoyed games, meals and snacks, activities, and messages from special guests and community representatives including: Mayor Levar Stoney MLK School Board Representative Dr. […]
Barbara Sipe Receives Outstanding Women Award
NextUp RVA President & CEO, Barbara Couto Sipe, has been selected as a 2021 YWCA Outstanding Women Award Honoree for her work in education.
Afterschool and Summer Learning Systems
As communities gear up for summer 2020, afterschool and summer learning systems are once again demonstrating the power of partnerships to galvanize entire networks of providers.
NextUp For Parents: Cook With Us!
We’re offering events for our parents at Lucille Brown Middle School and Elkhardt-Thompson Middle School.
1819 Paint Night Highlights
Enjoy highlights from Lucille Brown and Elkhardt-Thompson’s Paint Night at NextUp For Parents’ family engagement session.
Richmond Showcase Highlights
Thank you Barry Moore of Haley Buick GMC and Matt DiNardo of WRIC TV 8 for highlighting NextUp RVA on Richmond Showcase!
Fight with Us – NextUp RVA
NextUp RVA Students from Henderson and Boushall Middle School.
