The First Lady's Office

• The First Lady remains regularly engaged with the community of Petersburg through women’s group gatherings, visits with nonprofits and volunteer engagements. Keep in touch with the First Lady’s office on happenings via Instagram and Facebook.

• Recently, the First Lady met with members of Regenesis — a Petersburg-based substance use disorder recovery model that is truly changing lives! Then, as part of Women’s History Month, the First Lady convened women from across the Commonwealth who lead workforce preparedness organizations to discuss ways to collaborate on behalf of Petersburg’s Women+girls (W+g).

• Finally, to honor upcoming National Volunteer Month, learn more about how you can help build a playground at the YMCA in Petersburg! Through a grant from KABOOM! and the help of volunteers, the Petersburg Family YMCA is planning a weekend of playspace construction and enhancement projects. Visit the below link for more information and to sign up to volunteer: https://PetersburgYMCABuild.eventbrite.com

Commonwealth

Commonwealth Coffee: Women of Influence Event



• On Wednesday, students from Richard Bland College, including Petersburg High School students who are dual enrolled, participated in the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s event, Commonwealth Coffee: Women of Influence. In honor of Women’s History Month, 30 students had rotating mentoring sessions with women leaders from Governor Youngkin’s administration, Cabinet Secretaries, Deputy and Assistant Secretaries, as well as the President and Vice President of Richard Bland College. It was an uplifting time for both mentees and mentors. 

Education

Summer Internship Program (NEW) 

• The VEC, Virginia Career Works, the City of Petersburg, and the PCPS have all been engaged and are working to create and execute the program.

• The program will include paying jobs will be within the City of Petersburg’s various departments and other small businesses in the community.  

• This work is building upon the cities 2022 success with the program.

Veterans Affairs

Virginia Community Resource Center



• Renovations within the space continue and are on track to be completed for the opening on 4/11. 



• Food vendors and local school bands are being asked to participate in the event.