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 value everyone no matter our differences,
- Weavers make us feel we belong, and
- Weavers act to bring people together to address shared needs.
We know there are many across the Richmond region. Weavers have hyper-local impact - making a difference where they live.
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 "microgrant" ($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, supported by PlanRVA, 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. Find out more here!
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 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:
