VIRGINIA CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
Mission:
The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities works with schools, businesses, and communities to achieve success through inclusion.
Results:
Since 2005, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities has increased the number of programs and events delivered annually by over 370%.
During that time:
- A new book, “No COLORS: 100 Ways to Stop Gangs from Taking Away Our Communities,” describes VCIC’s Project Inclusion as “The best program we have seen in the nation for sowing the seeds of non-violence, inclusiveness and understanding in a high school population.”
- The National Women’s Law Center hosted a webinar entitled “Spotlight on Bullying & Harassment,” that featured VCIC’s Educational Equity Initiative and particularly our work with middle school faculty that resulted in a 74% decrease in discipline referrals from September 2010 to September 2011.
- The Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance spotlighted VCIC’s work on the “Unpacking the 2010 Census” program in its top nine tips for hosting a racial equity gathering.
- The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities was named a Richmond History Maker for improving social justice by the Valentine Richmond History Center in October 2011.
- The Urban League of Hampton Roads presented the Vivian C. Mason Award to VCIC in April 2012.
During that time:
- A new book, “No COLORS: 100 Ways to Stop Gangs from Taking Away Our Communities,” describes VCIC’s Project Inclusion as “The best program we have seen in the nation for sowing the seeds of non-violence, inclusiveness and understanding in a high school population.”
- The National Women’s Law Center hosted a webinar entitled “Spotlight on Bullying & Harassment,” that featured VCIC’s Educational Equity Initiative and particularly our work with middle school faculty that resulted in a 74% decrease in discipline referrals from September 2010 to September 2011.
- The Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance spotlighted VCIC’s work on the “Unpacking the 2010 Census” program in its top nine tips for hosting a racial equity gathering.
- The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities was named a Richmond History Maker for improving social justice by the Valentine Richmond History Center in October 2011.
- The Urban League of Hampton Roads presented the Vivian C. Mason Award to VCIC in April 2012.
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Patty Heath
05/17/13
I am so impressed with the leadership of this organization. I have witnessed their dedication and hard work. I am just so happy that a successful organization like this exists to improve the culture inside our schools while the school administrators focus on the academics...
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Dennis Roberts
05/02/13
It was a great gift to see the impact that VCIC's Project Inclusion had on our older daughter when she participated in the program through Lynchburg City Schools. Her experience empowered her to become more involved in student groups working for greater tolerance and inclusivity within the school ...
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Ben English
05/01/13
VCIC is the pre-eminent organization addressing issues of inclusiveness in our region. The Executive Director and his team are extremely effective in making the most of limited resources. I frankly am amazed they can accomplish as much as they do, all while maintaining the highest level of quality...
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