VCU Community Solutions
America Reads
The America Reads program places university work-study students in local elementary schools to provide academic support to students who are below grade level in reading. Learn more.
AmeriCorps
VCU’s AmeriCorps program places students and community members in local elementary schools and after-school programs to support students who need academic assistance, especially with reading. Learn more.
Carver-VCU Partnership
In the spirit that partnerships, not fences, promote safe and nurturing communities, VCU has created a partnership with its northern boundary neighbor, the Carver community. Learn more.
Council for Community Engagement
The Council for Community Engagement coordinates and facilitates community-based research, teaching and service between the university and its community. The council members represent all academic and major support units of VCU and VCU Medical Center. Learn more.
Mary and Frances Youth Center
The Mary and Frances Youth Center on the VCU campus opened its doors in 2007 and offers two private tennis courts and classrooms designed for youth programming and youth-centered training. The Center was built specifically for the Lobs & Lessons program. Lobs & Lessons is an afterschool and summer enrichment program for elementary and middle school age youth that focuses on character development, a path to higher education and the sport of tennis. Learn more.
Service-Learning
Service-Learning is a course-based, credit-bearing educational experience in which students participate in an organized service activity that meets community-identified needs. The Service-Learning Associates Program, Service-Learning Teaching Assistants and other technical assistance are offered. Learn more.
The College Place - Richmond
The College Place-Richmond is one of three college information centers where students and families can access free, comprehensive college-preparatory services, including counseling, assistance with admissions applications and financial aid forms, and scholarship research. Learn more.
Virginia Mentoring Partnership
You can make an important impact on a child by serving as a mentor. Virginia Mentoring Partnership provides training and technical assistance to existing and developing mentor/tutor programs for at-risk children and youth across the commonwealth of Virginia. Learn more.