Giving back to Richmond church that is making sure students don t fall behind
Giving back to Richmond church that is making sure students don t fall behind
and last updated 2021-01-25 17:21:29-05
RICHMOND, Va. Richmondâs Faith Community Baptist Church and its pastor, Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ recently received the Beloved Community Award in Faith and Education.
The award was bestowed as part of Virginia Union Universityâs 43rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Leaders Celebration.
The church is currently working to assist students in the Fairfield, Whitcomb, Creighton Court and other neighborhoods on Richmond s East End.
Their âStay Connected, Stay on Pointâ program is helping dozens of local students with academic support and technology during the pandemic so that they donât fall behind. The program also assists with meals and snacks during the day.