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UMFS Unwavering Champion Nancy Campos
March 29, 2018
Each month, UMFS recognizes one of our employees as the Unwavering Champion of the Month. This award celebrates the UMFS mission and how our employees bring that mission to life. Our mission: UMFS is an unwavering champion for high-risk children and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Please follow and […]
All the Right Reasons: Couple Makes Heartfelt Commitment to Foster Teens
March 27, 2018
Infectious smiles and glowing personalities aren’t foster parent prerequisites, but you might think otherwise after spending a little time with Katrina Samuels and David Sanders. Please follow and like us:
UMFS Awards Eight Scholarships
March 8, 2018
Eight young men and women were recognized on Wednesday during the annual UMFS Scholarship Reception at Charterhouse School in Richmond. Eight talented students. Eight unique stories. Eight bright futures. Please follow and like us:
Courage to Succeed: “The Best Thing That’s Happened to Me in a Long Time …”
February 27, 2018
Cole Hudgins was an academic prodigy. He breezed through elementary and middle school, and by high school graduation he had compiled a 4.1 weighted GPA. His efforts were rewarded with a scholarship to the School of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University. Cole looked forward to earning his degree and pursuing a lucrative career, but his […]
UMFS Unwavering Champion Danielle Scott
February 23, 2018
Each month, UMFS recognizes one of our employees as the Unwavering Champion of the Month. This award celebrates the UMFS mission and how our employees bring that mission to life. Our mission: UMFS is an unwavering champion for high-risk children and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Please follow and […]
From Humble Beginnings to House of Delegates
February 19, 2018
Delegate David Reid won’t soon forget breakfasts of chipped beef and gravy served over toast. Nor the rhythmic thumps of the house mother’s cane against the floor as she raced down the cottage hall to break up the oft-wily type of commotion only young boys can create. Please follow and like us:
Personal as it is Professional: Sara Barrille
February 16, 2018
UMFS employees are committed to improving the lives of high-risk children and families. They are unwavering champions who relentlessly pursues solutions, and their selfless dedication often extends into their personal lives. “Personal as it is Professional” is an ongoing employee-spotlight series that highlights some of the amazing things that are happening at and around UMFS. […]
At Conference, UMFS and Open Table Celebrate Growing Partnership
February 15, 2018
Open Table is a grassroots, global movement that aims to connect individuals in need with long-term, faith-based support. Open Table has been operating for 13 years, and its partnership with UMFS has been up and running since February 2016. Please follow and like us:
UMFS Celebrates Black History Month
February 9, 2018
Students at UMFS Charterhouse School in Richmond took part in an African American Heritage Celebration this week in honor of Black History Month. The event featured student presentations, a motivational speaker, and a lunch prepared by the school’s culinary students and served by staff and volunteers. Please follow and like us:
UMFS Unwavering Champion George Mack
January 18, 2018
Each month, UMFS recognizes one of our employees as the Unwavering Champion of the Month. This award celebrates the UMFS mission and how our employees bring that mission to life. Our mission: UMFS is an unwavering champion for high-risk children and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Please follow and […]