by Shineforth | Mar 3, 2020 | Articles, News
Georgia Thompson-Bates is an overnight youth counselor at the Shineforth Child & Family Healing Center in Richmond. A native of West Africa, Georgia recently traveled to her hometown in Liberia to install a hand pump to bring clean water to families there. The...
by Shineforth | Jan 31, 2020 | Articles, News
At Shineforth, we are unwavering champions for children, teens, and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Each month, we name an employee as Unwavering Champion of the Month for going above and beyond in upholding our...
by Shineforth | Jan 28, 2020 | Articles, News, Uncategorized
Verbalizing the value of volunteers can be difficult for some, but not so much for those who have been beneficiaries of their selfless generosity. Just ask Nikki, a Shineforth Child & Family Healing Center (CFHC) alumna. “There are some kids that have no family to...
by Shineforth | Jan 13, 2020 | Articles, News
Greg Peters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and President and CEO of Shineforth. He’s been with the agency since 1980. As we begin 2020, Shineforth celebrates 120 years of service to children, teens and families. Our journey has been filled with twists and...
by Shineforth | Nov 13, 2019 | Articles, News
People do well if they can. A fairly simple statement, to be sure, and one that’s recognized as a guiding principal across Shineforth. And to help people do well, you must understand where they’re coming from. “You have to meet these kids where they are,” said Dana...
