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Volunteers Are Champions Among Us

Volunteers Are Champions Among Us

by Malcolm Bell | Apr 25, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond, Uncategorized

A few years ago, Chris Collier heard a quote that resonated with him. “Everybody wants to change the world, but you can really make a big difference if you just start helping one person at a time.” This memorable quote continues to inspire him to help others by giving...
From Shredded Homework to Student Leader: How Drexel built a brighter future

From Shredded Homework to Student Leader: How Drexel built a brighter future

by Malcolm Bell | Apr 24, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond

Drexel’s bright, blue, glow-in-the-dark glasses are just one part of him that lights up a room. As a 7th grader who loves animals and being outdoors, his compassion for others shines through. Drexel began his journey at the UMFS Charterhouse School in Edinburg in...
Q+A with Worthdays’ Founder/Executive Director, Caroline Neal

Q+A with Worthdays’ Founder/Executive Director, Caroline Neal

by Malcolm Bell | Apr 17, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond

This month, we spent some time getting to know Founder/Executive Director, Caroline Neal and learned more about how Worthdays came to be. Read the Q&A with Caroline below, and feel free to pop into the Walker House on the Richmond campus to say hello and welcome...
Caring Closet joins UMFS in New Partnership

Caring Closet joins UMFS in New Partnership

by Malcolm Bell | Feb 20, 2023 | Articles, News, Richmond

We are excited to announce our newest partnership and Richmond campus resident, Caring Closet! Caring Closet, founded by Sara Fender, started with a desire to provide a quality, first-class experience for youth in foster care in need of clothing and other key...

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