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THE CATALYST 2018 Fall / Winter Edition

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T H E CATALYST

2018 Fall / Winter Edition

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John Randolph Foundation partners with donors and organizations in the Tri-Cities area of Virginia to support good health and bright futures.

O U R B OA R DLinda M. AultPresident

Elisa S. CarrawayVice President

Michael L. WilliamsSecretary

Diane H. ParrTreasurer

Jerry A. WilliamsImmediate Past President

Andrew A. ClarkJohnny H. JonesBrad H. KaufmanJudith J. SmithJerry S. Warren

O U R STA F FLisa H. SharpeExecutive Director

Kevin S. FosterDirector of Programs

Bonnie G. FallsScholarship Program Officer

Kiffy M. WerkheiserDevelopment Program Officer

Katie A. ClarkScholarship Administrator

Tammy E. McCollumAdministrative Associate

Nancy S. WashabaughProgram Associate

O U R A DV I S O R SCindy L. Blanks-ShearinMarlene G. GoodwynOnza E. HyattRolf E. McDanielBeth A. Schulhof Tracy L. Taliaferro

PHOTOGRAPH TO THE RIGHTCity Point, John A. Rooney, Jr. 2012.

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Will you join us in building healthy communities and bright futures in the Tri-Cities area by making a gift to John Randolph Foundation?

I write today because I care about the future of our community. The Tri-Cities area of Virginia has challenges – poor health, poverty, and illiteracy – but John Randolph Foundation is facing them head on. Through grants to local charities and scholarships to local students, we transform your donations into positive change.

Your gift supports life-saving projects on which our community relies. With your generosity, you can:

• Give good health to children and adults through low/no-cost medical, dental, and behavioral health care

• Drown-proof the area by teaching all 2nd graders how to swim

• Teach healthy living to kids through fitness programs in the classroom

• Send local high school students to college with scholarships

Donate today. When you give to John Randolph Foundation, you make a lasting impact for people in need in Hopewell, Prince George, Chesterfield, Charles City, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Dinwiddie. For over 20 years, the Foundation has transformed gifts into projects that save lives. Thank you for joining us!Sincerely,

Linda M. Ault, MSN, BSN,President of the Board of Trustees

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M R . J O N E S S M I L E S B AC KPhotography and Story by Jennifer Brown

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Laughter drifts out the front of the dental office as I step inside. Rounding the corner, I can see the source of all the hilarity, Reginald C. Jones, seated in the dental chair. He’s smiling ear-to-ear though he’s missing several bottom teeth. It’s his second appointment to have dentures fitted; the last time he had some placed on his top jaw.

This appointment has really been about 40 years in the making because it was then that Mr. Jones put gold fronts on his teeth. Now, at 67, the decay spreading underneath meant they had to be removed.

With a bewildered look, Mr. Jones blurts out, “There was no way I could afford it all!”

He does a few odd jobs for people with his truck while volunteering to bring food from the food pantries to people who can’t leave their home. But that couldn’t begin to cover the cost of his dental needs.

One day, Mr. Jones read an article about Virginia Dental Association Foundation. He contacted them and was given a case manager, Barbara Rollins. She sent him the application and worked with him to get all the documentation together.

“When she first said hello on the phone, I could just feel the love through the phone, and she’s just a wonderful person,” Mr. Jones remembers.

Then Barbara chimes in, “First of all, it’s been a pure pleasure. When he calls I can just hold the phone up, and we all hear him. He’s the most upbeat person to get a call from, and he really brightens our day.”

With the support of John Randolph Foundation, Virginia Dental Association Foundation connected Mr. Jones with Dr. Thomas Schleicher, DDS. They were able to remove the gold, clean out all the decay, and replace his teeth with partial, porcelain dentures.

“These are my people!” Mr. Jones says with a smile. "I love everybody at this office. It’s strange, I’m always bringing sweets into a dental office, but that’s what I do. I don’t have much so I give ‘em what I can.”

Moving down the hallway, I walk into a back room of Dr. Schleicher’s office and watch two dental assistants put a small porcelain block into a cylindrical machine. The machine lets out an electronic hum and goes to work cutting a denture, perfectly sized, for Mr. Jones. This is one of my favorite things about Virginia Dental Association Foundation, they are getting their beneficiaries really excellent care. They go above and beyond to make sure the patients are truly healthy, which means they can go on to serve and better their communities for years to come.

Kevin Foster, JRF Director of Programs adds, “I am just amazed at Mr. Jones’ service to his community. Keeping him healthy and active means he can help more people through his own “giving back”. He amplifies the impact of our grant. It’s a win-win for the Foundation.”

Left to right: Barbara Rollins with VDAF, Dr. Thomas Schleicher, patient Reggie Jones, and Dental Assistant Miranda Craft

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I wave to the front desk and head back to the car, photo release forms in hand, buzzing with energy from the Hopewell-Prince George Community Health Center. I think to myself, “Wow. THIS is what it’s all about.”

As a staff member at the Foundation, I have the privilege of visiting charities like the Health Center to see how they change people’s lives for the good. We wish we could take our donors to see their work firsthand. So we started a blog to bring these incredible stories to you.

Stories like Dr. Melba Bryant, the dentist at the Health Center who provides dental services on a sliding scale. We sat in on a appointment with a patient named Cora. Cora was so grateful that she gave Dr. Byrant the biggest hug. It was a touching moment.

Dr. Bryant’s patients adore her, and the smiles she restores are made possible by the Foundation’s annual grant.

Another story features Johnee Nedrick, the nurse at the HealthSpace Teen Clinic. Johnee could’ve gone anywhere with her degree but she chose to come back to her hometown to make a difference. During our interview, she told me, “I knew I wanted to give back to the community… I love my city, and I know it needs some help. It just needs a little push to succeed.” We think so, too, and that’s why we support the Teen Clinic.

I hope you’ll visit our website and read our blog posts. The Tri-Cities area faces some major challenges but we’re turning the tide and creating a bright future, one story at a time.

T E L L I N G O U R STO RY D E V E LO P M E N T P RO G R A M O F F I C E R S H OWS D O N O R S W H E R E T H E I R D O L L A R S G O

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Story by Kiffy WerkheiserPhotography by Jennifer Brown and Ken Newman

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Read more at johnrandolphfoundation/blog

Weston Manor | A History of Educating Our Youth Hopewell Recreation & Parks | Summer Days are for Summer Camps Easier Access to a Healthy Lifestyle | PG Central Wellness Center Weekend Backpacking | FeedMore Leads the Way Go Play Outside | FOLAR Fuels a Love of the Outdoors Life Threw Her a Curve, Flagler Housing Had Her Back Better Vision, Better Future | Conexus Helps Kids See District 19 Helps Residents Get on Their Feet Hopewell Students Outperform Peers | John Tyler Early College Academy Petersburg YMCA Teen Programs Create Young Leaders Reach Out for Life Gives Free Mammograms & Peace of Mind HealthSpace Teen Clinic Makes Strides in Reducing Teen Pregnancy Affordable Dental Care at HPG Community Health Center STORY Lifts Families Out of Poverty Smart Beginnings | Training Childcare Providers to Create a Brighter Future Loving Jimmy | Crater Community Hospice Fit4Kids Teaches Through Action SwimRVA’s Learn-to-Swim Program Drown Proofs Hopewell

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John Randolph Foundation awarded 14 students in Prince George County with a Trudy Bogese Summer Camp Award, a summer camp scholarship program created by B.J. and Chuck Patton to honor B.J.’s mother, the late Trudy Bogese.

2018 Trudy Bogese Summer Camp Award Recipients Kyla Nase, JMU Field Hockey Overnight Camp

Nylan Taylor, iD Tech Camp, Game Design and Development 101

Jordan Whitehead, Yearbooks in Virginia Summer Camp

Emily Whitehead, Yearbooks in Virginia Summer Camp

Chris Allen, Khalif Dickson, Patrick Gee, JaJour Lambert, Tavian Morris, Rashel Oliver, Andre Patrick, Quinton Pierce, Dylan Rose, Johnny Soto, Liberty University Basketball Camp

2 0 1 8 T RU DY B O G E S E S U M M E R CA M P AWA R D R E C I P I E N TS

Recipient Nylan Taylor (on left), a student at NB Clements Junior High, used his award to attend iD Tech Camp for Game Design and Development at the University of Richmond.

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1 2 M O N T H U P DAT ES U S I E'S F U N D FO R M E D I CAT I O N A S S I STA N C E

Last year, we unveiled a new medication assistance program in partnership with CrossOver HealthCare Ministry. Susie’s Fund is an eligibility-based program that helps people who struggle to pay for their prescription medication.

Our partnership with CrossOver HealthCare Ministry is stronger than ever. They provide the daily operation and management of Susie’s Fund, while the Foundation provides office space in our building next door and funding from the Ursula M. Gibbs Medication Endowment Fund and the Foundation’s Mission Fund.

I am thrilled to report that in just one year, Susie’s Fund has helped 254 unduplicated clients to fill 2,408 prescriptions that would have cost those clients a total of $168,024. While these numbers are promising, we know the need is much greater.

Of the 133 cities and towns in Virginia, Hopewell and Petersburg rank 126th and 133rd in health outcomes respectively. Charles City has the highest uninsured rate at 16%. Altogether, the Tri-Cities area rates higher than most localities in Virginia in 1) heart disease, 2) stroke, 3) chronic pulmonary disease, 4) hypertension, and 5) diabetes.

It’s not a surprise that the most commonly distributed medications through Susie’s Fund are for these chronic diseases. Yet, we know we can’t prescribe our way out of this problem. That’s why the Foundation supports programs like the City Point 5K &

Kids Fun Run, Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, SportsBackers, SwimRVA, and Hopewell Recreation & Parks. We hope that engaging kids in healthy, active lifestyles will reduce these chronic diseases in the Tri-Cities community.

However, we have to act now for the people suffering today. Please help us reach more people who could benefit from this program. You can refer a friend, handout our information cards, invite us to speak, or donate to Susie’s Fund at John Randolph Foundation.

Susie’s Fund for Medication Assistance is now located next door to the Foundation at 110 N. Main Street in Hopewell. For more information, call (804) 452-0107.

Story by Kevin Foster

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Have you ever thought about starting a fund with the Foundation? It’s a lasting way to honor a loved one, and you decide what cause or organization your fund will support.

The Foundation offers several types of funds, depending on your philanthropic goals:• Administrative Fund• Agency Fund• Award Fund• Designated Fund• Donor Advised Fund• Field of Interest Fund• Scholarship Fund• Unrestricted Memorial Fund

John Randolph Foundation is rooted in a hard-working community. We know establishing a fund with a large check or transfer of appreciated stock may be out of reach for some. We work with donors and their advisors to build funds through creative solutions.

One way to start a fund is to spread out your contribution with monthly gifts. You can designate your monthly gift to your new fund and even make it in honor of or in memory of a loved one. By building your fund month by month, you will have the benefit of the Foundation’s investment returns. Our investments are overseen by the JRF Investment Advisory Committee, and we’re proud of our 6.1% 20-year average return.

Automated monthly giving is easy and convenient. You complete the enrollment form, and we take care of the rest. To sign up, fill out the giving card on page 12 to request an enrollment form or download one from our website at www.johnrandolphfoundation.org/donate/resources. You can change your gift amount, designation, or honorarium/memorial at any time. Have questions? Please give us a call at (804) 458-2239.

B U I L D YO U R OW N F U N D W I T H A M O N T H LY G I F T

The Stoney and June Partin Memorial Scholarship Fund was started with a $25 monthly gift. The goal of family and friends is to be able to award a scholarship in 2020.

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John Randolph Foundation’s Executive Director, Lisa Howell Sharpe, celebrated 20 years of service to the Tri-Cities community in July. During her tenure, Lisa has taken the Foundation from $25 million to $42 million in net assets while awarding over $17 million in grants and $1.6 million in scholarships.

Lisa joined the Foundation in 1998 as Director of Grants Management and Development. After eight years with the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation, Lisa decided to return to her hometown to make a difference. At that time, the Foundation was only three years old and had 25 donors and one charitable fund - the Joan Glascock Skaggs Nursing Scholarship. Today, Lisa has overseen the creation of a comprehensive fundraising program with a donor base of over 1,000 and 77 funds - and growing! She has also increased youth participation in the City Point 5K & Kids Fun Run from 200 to 500 kids each year.

Her proudest accomplishment at JRF is establishing the Hopewell-Prince George Community Health Center which provides access to health, dental, and behavioral services to thousands of people each year. She says of the project, “We knew there was a critical gap in healthcare, which was at the core of our mission. So we worked with Central Virginia Health Services to open a health center in our community. I remember how adament our trustees were about including dental care...It’s still one of the best grants we’ve ever made.”

Thank you, Lisa, for your service. The good you have done for our community is immeasurable and more appreciated than you will ever know.

L I S A S HA R P EC E L E B R AT E S 2 0 Y E A R S AT J R F

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3. Grant for good student

4. Altruism

5. Charity helps kids see

7. Survivor benefit

8. JRF has given over $17M

9. Local woman's summer camp awards

Down1. Charity prevents abuse

2. Giving person

3. Medication assistance program

6. Charity teaches kids to swim

HINT

All of the answers are taken from this newsletter edition. The complete list of clues/answers is on our website; please visit www.johnrandolphfoundation.org/donate and scroll to the bottom of the page.

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Thank you for partnering with us to support good health and bright futures for our communities.

MISSION FUND Support JRF's unrestricted annual fund.

ENDOWED FUNDS

Appomattox Regional Library Endowed Fund

D. Paul Karnes Endowment for Wellness

Frederick T. Gray & Evelyn J. Gray Memorial Endowment Fund

Hopewell-Prince George Community Health Center Endowed Fund

Trudy Bogese Endowment for Youth Development

Ursula M. Gibbs Medication Endowment Fund

Ursula M. Gibbs Endowment for the Beacon Theater

Ursula M. Gibbs Endowment for Weston Manor

Ursula M. Gibbs Unrestricted Memorial Endowment

SCHOLARSHIP OR EDUCATOR AWARD

A full list of scholarships and awards is located on our website at www.johnrandolphfoundation.org/donate.

John Randolph Foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization. FEIN 54-1649268. All gifts are tax-deductible.

you can create HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND BRIGHT FUTURES

Scholarship Application Available OnlineT H U R S DAY, N OV E M B E R 1 5

Grant Awards CeremonyT H U R S DAY, JA N UA RY 1 7

City Point 5K & Kids Fun RunS AT U R DAY, O C TO B E R 2 7

Grants Program - Letter of Intent DeadlineF R I DAY F E B RUA RY 1

Scholarship Application Deadline F R I DAY, F E B RUA RY 1 5

upcoming EVENTS

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NAME (as you wish it to appear in our annual report)

ADDRESS

PHONE

EMAIL

Enclosed is my gift of $ payable to John Randolph Foundation.

My employer will match my gift. Matching gift instructions are enclosed.

My gift today is (circle one) IN HONOR OF or IN MEMORY OF

To give via debit or credit card, please go to www.johnrandolphfoundation.org/donate

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE LEGACY SOCIETY

I have included John Randolph Foundation in my estate plans.

I would like information about including John Randolph Foundation in my will.

BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR

Please send me a monthly giving form.

For a full list of ways you can give, including appreciated stock, please visit www.johnrandolphfoundation.org or call (804) 458-2239.

MAKE AN IMPACT GIVE TODAY

You want to take care of your loved ones even after you’re gone. So, you purchased life insurance. Did you know you can use it to take care of your community, too?

Donating life insurance to John Randolph Foundation is relatively easy. You can do it in one of two ways. The first way is to name the Foundation as a beneficiary upon your death. The Foundation could receive all of the benefits or just a portion of them. The second option is to irrevocably name the Foundation as the owner and beneficiary of your policy. When you do, you receive an immediate tax deduction that usually approximates the cash surrender value of the policy, and your premium payments become charitable contributions.

If you would like to donate your life insurance to John Randolph Foundation, please let us know so that we may recognize you as a member of The Legacy Society. To discuss your philanthropic goals, estate plans, or giving options with John Randolph Foundation, please contact: Kiffy Werkheiser, Development Program Officer at (804) 458-2239 or kwerkheiser@ johnrandolphfoundation.org.

This does not constitute financial or tax advice. We encourage you to seek the assistance of independent legal, financial, or tax advisors relating to your gift and the resulting tax and estate planning consequences.

LIFE INSURANCE A LIFELINE FOR CHARITIES

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G R A N TS & AWA R D S: J R F G I V E S OV E R $5 6 0,0 0 0 I N J U LY

Coretha Claiborn, Alamo Addiction Recovery Center, accepts a grant from Linda Ault, JRF Board of Trustees President.

On Thursday, July 12, 2018 over $560,000 in grants were awarded to 22 organizations and three local educators. Grant Committee Chair, Mike Williams, shared, “We are so proud of the grantees and the fantastic work they're doing. Each grant cycle seems to get more competitive, and I am both humbled and honored to review and help select grantees who fit with our mission and our donors' wishes.” Since 1995, JRF has given over $17 million in grants to the Tri-Cities community.

HEALTH

Alamo Recovery Center – $9,000 to save lives and restore hope in people affected by substance abuse through in-resident and community-based counseling.

Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad – $3,551 to purchase video laryngoscopes for a quick, real-time view of a patient’s throat. Made possible by the Frederick T. Gray and Evelyn J. Gray Memorial Endowment.

Central Virginia Health Services – $95,000 to provide quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care for uninsured or underinsured people at the Hopewell-Prince George Community Health Center.

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Conexus – $13,424 to improve student achievement by detecting and correcting vision problems at 35 public schools in Hopewell, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, and Sussex.

Crater Community Hospice – $1,775 to provide quality hospice care to people in the Tri-Cities area. Made possible by the Frederick T. Gray and Evelyn J. Gray Memorial Endowment.

CrossOver Healthcare Ministry – $80,326 to operate Susie's Fund for Medication Assistance (see page 7) and to provide medical care for uninsured residents of Southern Central Virginia. Made possible by the Ursula M. Gibbs Medication Endowment, the Foundation’s Mission Fund, and the Frederick T. Gray and Evelyn J. Gray Memorial Endowment.

FeedMore – $20,000 to support Meals on Wheels in Hopewell, Colonial Heights, and Charles City.

Hopewell Food Pantry – $40,000 to support access to healthy food for people in need in Hopewell.

Lucy Corr Foundation – $10,000 to support the expansion of oral health services for underinsured and uninsured seniors in the Tri-Cities area.

Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers – $20,000 to support run clubs for kids and Fitness Warrior programs which train residents in the Tri-Cities area to be professional fitness instructors.

Reach Out for Life – $20,000 to provide over 130 free mammograms in Hopewell, Prince George, and the Tri-Cities area.

SwimRVA – $20,000 to teach 2nd graders in Hopewell to swim and educate parents about water safety.

Tri-Cities Road Runners – $7,000 to purchase an enclosed trailer, cones, timing equipment, and supplies to support local 5K’s and kids fun runs, which benefit local charities and promote health.

FOLAR's Wendy Austin and Heather Barrar gave an update on the development of the Appomattox River Trail.

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Virginia Dental Association Foundation – $15,000 to improve the oral health of the elderly and adults with disabilities who cannot afford to go to the dentist.

Virginia Department of Health – Crater Health District – $15,000 to support the HealthSpace Teen Clinic and continue to decrease the teenage pregnancy rate.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Appomattox Regional Library System – $20,910 to enrich, enlighten, and empower our community. Made possible by the Appomattox Regional Library System Endowed Fund.

Beacon Theatre 2012, LLC – $46,521 to attract more musical performances by providing lighting upgrades while lowering operating costs. Made possible by the Ursula M. Gibbs Endowment for the benefit of the Beacon Theater.

Historic Hopewell Foundation – $45,377 to support maintenance and renovations at Weston Manor

in Hopewell. Made possible by the Ursula M. Gibbs Endowment for the benefit of Weston Manor.

STORY – $15,000 to improve the facilities and technology at the Thomas Rolfe Community Center in

Hopewell and enhance STORY's afterschool programs for kids.

The James House – $20,000 to support children and teens affected by domestic violence and stalking, and to prevent abuse through education in schools and in the community.

EDUCATION

GRASP – $7,500 to support In-School Financial Aid Advising for students at Hopewell High School for the 2018-2019 school year.

Hopewell City Public Schools – $30,000 to improve the graduation rate, increase college readiness, and provide Hopewell High School students an affordable pathway to a post-secondary degree or work force credentialing through the Tyler Early College Academy.

EDUCATORS

Preston and Anne Leake Teacher Recognition Award – $1,000 to Mr. Ricky Irby, a Physical Education Teacher at Hopewell High School and the Head Football Coach.

John Randolph Medical Center Nurse Educator Award – $2,500 to Mrs. Connie Merlot, Nurse Educator from Chesterfield Career and Technical Center, Chesterfield County Public Schools.

Drs. Singh and Bhuller Tri-Cities Outstanding Educator of the Year Award – $3,000 to Ms. Elaine Moore, 8th Grade English Teacher from Carter G. Woodson Middle School, City of Hopewell.

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W E STO N M A N O RA H I STO RY O F E D U CAT I N G O U R YO U T H

Photography and Story by Ken Newman

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It’s hot out here. A warm breeze is slowly wandering off the Appomattox River giving me some relief. Still, all in all, it’s a sultry late summer evening. I’ve been here before to walk around and photograph Weston Manor’s lovely surroundings but right now I’m standing where a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse once stood next to the large Georgian-style house. How fitting it is that a large group of folks from Hopewell City Public Schools (HCPS) is streaming towards me. They’re here to enjoy an event for new teachers and administrators hosted by HCPS and Historic Hopewell Foundation (HHF), the organization that cares for Weston Plantation.

Caring for the property is no small task for HHF’s single staff member and dedicated volunteers. Since 2015, their efforts have been bolstered by John Randolph Foundation’s Ursula M. Gibbs Endowment for the benefit of Weston Manor – the roof, the bricks, the electrical and more are kept in good shape through JRF’s grant funding. As I look across the crowd, I’m pretty sure Mrs. Gibbs would be proud. A long-time John Randolph Foundation benefactor, Mrs. Gibbs was a strong supporter of programs that engage and educate local citizens – like these teachers who have a huge positive impact on our youth.

Today, Hopewell City Public Schools is welcoming 74 new teachers and administrators and all the excitement, anticipation, plans, and goals they bring with them! Missy Shores, Director of Personnel for the school system sees it like this, “Our purpose in this event, and others that we schedule for new teachers throughout the

year, is to help them form connections with one another and the community. Our hope is to increase/improve teacher retention.”

Looking around I see the new teachers enjoying themselves while getting to know one another a little better. Luckily, there’s a huge tent for shade. Under the tent, there’s a buzz of excitement, story-telling, and laughter. Several attendees are strolling around the beautiful grounds, and some are even touring the historic Manor House. Perhaps in the upcoming school year, these teachers will come back to share this experience with their students. Weston Plantation’s tours and experiential learning programs are perfect for kids who can be immersed in centuries-old tales of the values, lifestyles, hardships, and personal victories of our forebears.

Throughout the year, Weston Plantation hosts field trips for kids in Hopewell, Prince George, and surrounding schools and daycare centers. They also offer community events like their Summer Concert Series and work with community organizations like the Hopewell Recreation and Parks, Appomattox Garden Club, Nathaniel Cawsey Garden Club, Wonder City Garden Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, the Shriners, and local churches to share the local history and culture.

As the sun sets and the breeze blows a little bit cooler, I’m reminded of all the beauty, history, and diverse culture Hopewell has to offer. And I’m thankful – thankful for this amazing group of educators who will be sharing all of it with our youth in the upcoming years.

Yep, Mrs. Gibbs would be proud.

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John Randolph Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship. Allison Potts, Brandon Young, Christina Joseph, Edward Boroch, Caleb Hughes, Charlie Makela, Madelinn Simmons, Samantha Preece, Claire Tyson, and Kendall Tomlinson.

Paulette and George Friday Scholarship. Paulette Friday, Jace DePriest, and George Friday

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AdvanSix STEM Scholarship

Jordan Morris

American Legion Hopewell Memorial Post 146 Scholarship in Memory of Daniel W. Barbee

Kayla Frink

Anderson J. Blevins and Thelma L. Hammond Memorial Scholarship

Zorin Venkani

Anne Moncrief Layman Nursing Scholarship

Kaley Moring

Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the ARTs & Technology

Emma Banks

Bo Partin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Anthony Moody

Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship

Nathan Nall Katherine Roach McKinley Winans

Captain Jesse Ozbat "Honor Above All" Endowed Scholarship

Courtney West

Chester Rotary Club, Charles H. Kinsey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Emma Clark

Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship

Shane Cooper Tevin Tucker Jonathan Walton

Coach Robert E. (Bob) Budlove Golf Scholarship

Darren Archer

Connie Williamson Memorial Scholarship

Emmitt Talley

Dig Deep 12 Scholarship in Honor and Memory of Grayson Payne Austin

Dylan Carden Hunter Carden

Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department David Zuskin Memorial Scholarship

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Disputanta Volunteer Fire Department Joshua A. Culler Memorial Scholarship

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Edna Trader Cain Scholarship

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Fred C. and Bertha C. Morene Scholarship

Olivia Hunter

Friends of Paul R. Carraway Memorial Scholarship

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Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) Environmental Stewardship Scholarship

Caitlin Abernethy Allison Tucker

Friendship Baptist Church Scholarship

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Genevieve Renn Roscher Nursing Scholarship

Jessica Hill

Glen W. and Virginia R. Butler Memorial Scholarship

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Hopewell Fire and Rescue Retiree Scholarship

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Hopewell Lion's Club Scholarship in Honor of Louis C. Gibbs

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Hopewell Retired Teachers Associations' Charles W. Smith Scholarship

Hannah Gargus

Hopewell Rotary Club's Jack Thomasson Rotarian Scholarship

Tamia Douglas Bryant Johnson

James L. "Skeets" and Marguerite M. Slagle Memorial Scholarship

Gross Teara

James River Ball Patrons Committee Scholarship in Honor of Audrey Eliades

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John Randolph Foundation Annual Scholarship in Honor of Hopewell Optimist Club

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John Randolph Foundation Scholarship in Honor of Brenda M. Hayes

Cody Brugos

John Randolph Foundation Scholarship in Honor of James “Tommy” Buren.Tommy Buren and Christine Bartruff

Marvin Massenburg, Jr. Memorial ScholarshipSharon Massenburg, Justin Spates, and Marvin Massenburg, Sr.

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John Randolph Foundation Scholarship in Honor of James "Tommy" Buren

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John Randolph Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

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John, Shanda and Doreatha Jackson Scholarship

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Plato George Eliades Law Scholarship

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Joseph Paul

Prince George County Emergency Crew Scholarship in Honor of Marion B. Williams

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Prince George High School Memorial Scholarship

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Rotary Club of Petersburg (Luncheon) Scholarship

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Sylvia J Slominski Nursing Scholarship

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Ted P. Blanks Scholarship

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The Talegaonkar Medical Scholarship

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 637: Otis Berry Memorial Scholarship

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Weinstein Family Properties Scholarship for the ARTS

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Woman's Club of Hopewell Scholarship

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