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RVA Weaver Awards Info Sessions (grid of images with people in community) dates and logos.

Reach out with immediate questions to: Kristin Hott: khott@planrva.org Community Engagement Coordinator


Who are Weavers?

In communities throughout the country, in ways big and small, people are showing up for each other and building connection and trust. It's likely you already know some of them. They are the people neighbors count on - and many times they go unrecognized. Weavers have hyper-local impact - making a difference where they live.

  • Weavers value everyone no matter our differences,
  • Weavers make us feel we belong,
  • Weavers act to bring people together to address shared needs;
  • Weavers build on local strengths and expertise,
  • Weavers invest time in meaningful connection.

Weavers often know their neighborhoods deeply and are known and trusted in return. They reach out to neighbors who may feel isolated or unseen and understand that lasting change often begins close to home.

We know there are MANY weavers across the Richmond region!

YOU may be one of them.

Meet Asiaha, a Chicago Weaver!


What are the Weaver Awards?

The Weaver Awards are all about shining a light on the small, local, and deeply personal ways people are bringing our communities closer together through kindness, mutual support, and a "we’re in this together" spirit.

By providing financial support, new connections, and well-deserved public recognition, the Weaver Awards help these local leaders dream even bigger. It’s our way of proving that real, lasting change starts with the quiet, powerful work of simply looking out for one another.

Each year, over the next 4 years, 20+ individuals and small organizations will be selected from across the Richmond region, to receive a financial award or "micro-grant" ($2500 - $5000) to support the work they have already begun.

We'll bring weavers from the Richmond region together to build a like-minded network, with resources from Weave: The Social Fabric Project at The Aspen Institute and regional supporters who are excited about the weavers' work.

PlanRVA was selected as one of 25 Community Hosts across the nation.


Who is Eligible?

  • Individuals

    Criterion:

    • Live, work, or learn in the Richmond Region
    • 18+ years old
    • Project does not support a political party or policy.
    • Project does not restrict participation based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference or identity, political party, or faith.


  • Groups / Small Orgs

    Criteron:

    • Organization operates in the Richmond Region
    • Annual budget under $250,000
    • Project does not support a political party or policy.
    • Project does not restrict participation based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference or identity, political party, or faith.
    • Does not need to have 501(c)3 non profit status.

How Can You Get Involved?

Thank you for visiting this site and taking the first step!

We are currently in the development stages of this first year of the RVA Weaver Awards program.
As the Community Host, PlanRVA will lead a growing group of Guide String Ambassadors, people from all over the region who want to:

  • find local weavers,
  • nominate or help them apply, and
  • join us in celebrating these neighbors.
STEP 1: Follow the project at the top of this page. You'll get updates when we add new content, and reminders when the application opens in June, 2026!

STEP 2: Contact our Weaver Awards Lead with questions or to become part of our sharing network of ambassadors. BY EMAIL or by completing this short form below:



EVENTS!

Virtual Info Sessions!

Complete the "CONTACT US" Form to receive meeting link. We're eager to share more and help prepare the region for the application opening in June! Attend to learn more about weaving, weaver practices, eligibility, Year 1 timeline and ways to get involved!

Tuesday April 21, 2026 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

4/21 RVA Weaver Awards Info Session

Join this virtual information session to learn more about the RVA Weaver Awards, timeline and ways to get involved and share!

Friday May 01, 2026 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm

5/1 RVA Weaver Awards Info Session

Join this virtual information session to learn more about the RVA Weaver Awards, timeline and ways to get involved and share!

Wednesday 6 May 2026 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm

5/6 RVA Weaver Awards Info Session

Join this virtual information session to learn more about the RVA Weaver Awards, timeline and ways to get involved and share!

Tuesday 19 May 2026 8:30 am to 9:00 am

5/19 RVA Weaver Awards Info Session

Join this virtual information session to learn more about the RVA Weaver Awards, timeline and ways to get involved and share!

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