Founded in 2001, Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan (HFHP) is a locally run, independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity and is responsible for the Powhatan County area in Virginia. Today Jess speaks to Executive Director Susan Winiecki  about the critical home repairs that have been taking place in Powhatan County over the years, the homes being built for qualified homeowners, the Habitat Store and some of the issues Powhatan residents have been facing over the past year. This is an incredible organization to promote and support so listen in and learn why HFHP is so vital to the Powhatan Community. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity - Powhatan:  www.habitatpowhatan.orgThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) offers young men a safe place where they can talk about what is really going on in their lives, as well as a community of mentors and peers who listen, believe in them and help them make better choices.  Warren McCrickard is the Executive Director of Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia and he joins Jess Ellett to discuss their programs and to share some amazing success stories coming out of their work. Listen in to all of the incredible things this nonprofit is doing for young men in our community and learn how you can get involved!!Check out their website:  www.btmva.orgFollow them on FB:  facebook.com/BoystomenVaThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Today, host Jess Ellett chats with the Co-Owner and Founder of METAFITRX; Metabolic Fitness Prescriptions, Melissa Ambrose. Melissa provides insight about why diets tend to stop working over time, offers clarity on how Body Composition compares to BMI and gives recommendations on how to incorporate a fitness routine into your overall wellness plan.  She also addresses the popular trend of losing weight with Semaglutide, also sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy.  Her thoughts may surprise you! For our listeners that want to understand how their unique metabolic and body composition data can create permanent lifestyle changes and enhance fitness and nutrition success  or for those who are simply sick of being in the rut of dieting without long term success, this episode may really change your life.   Learn more about METAFITRX:metafitrx.comfacebook.com/metafitrxinstagram.com/metafitrxlinkedin.com/company/metafitrxThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Kristin Peck joins Jess Ellett on River City Podcast to talk about what The Areola Restoration Center is doing to help women be fully restored physically and emotionally with 3D Nipple Tattooing Post Mastectomy. They also discuss the educational need in our country for both the medical community and the survivor community to understand that there is a legal right to have full restoration and it is usually paid for by  insurance. This is all possible because of the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) that was signed into federal law on   October 21, 1998. Since the passage of this law, many thousands of women have had reconstructive surgery after mastectomy but many still don't know that this is possible.  Kristins new nonprofit, Warriors Inked, is helping shine a light on the legal rights we have to get this procedure done.  And in celebration of the anniversary, The Areola Restoration Center & Goat Yoga RVA are coming together to have a fundraiser event called Goats & Goards on October 21st, 2023.  Kristin talks about the event which will include 45 minute goat yoga classes with baby Nigerian dwarf goats, a boobie bar, live music, pumpkin and gourd painting and magic by Jackson deShazo.  This class is suitable for all levels; from first timers to advanced yogis. Bring your love for animals, sense of humor and exercise clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Participants in the Goats and Gourds event must sign up for a 45 minute time slot, however participation is not required.Sign up here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goats-gourds-registration-705451633827?Learn more about The Areola Restoration Center & Warriors Inked Learn more about Goat Yoga RVA Learn more about Jackson deShazo Surrealist Magic Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Forward Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting working, single parents and their children in the Greater Richmond area who are in the midst of a financial crisis. Their mission is "Empowering Action to Move Forward" - "Navigating life's challenges as a community with Strength, Perseverance, Persistence, and Purposefulness."RCP Host Jess Ellett sits down with CEO & Executive Director, Andrea Starr, to discuss who the organization strives to assist, the services they offer, ways to get involved and their upcoming "Go Forward Together" Ride in October. If you are a working, single parent in need of assistance, please reach out to us through any of the links below or by calling (804) 840-8687.forwardfoundationva.orgSocial Media Links:facebook.com/forwardfoundationvainstagram.com/forwardfoundation_valinkedin.com/company/forwardfoundationvawww.youtube.com/channelThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

So many of us have been touched by addiction and the crisis is involving younger ages each year. September is Recover Month and we thought it was important to talk to an organization that s helping our community every day. Journey House Recovery is a holistic, peer recovery program teaching individualsto live a recovery lifestyle and achieve a thriving life. They are a 501(c)(3) that specializes in teaching people to live a recovery lifestyle. They are not a treatment facility however they collaborate with treatment facilities and other licensed professionals to ensure access to the care needed to succeed on your journey of recovery.Today, Jess sits down to chat with Kimberly Braine-Tillem, who is the Co-Founder, COO & Director of Education of Journey House Recovery. Kimberly shares information about the various ways their program helps the community,  their overall mission, how to be an advocate for those experiencing substance use disorder and those in recovery, events that are coming up and ways that we can help support their efforts in RVA. To learn more about Journey House Recovery: Journeyhouserecovery.org facebook.com/journeyhouserecoveryinstagram.com/journeyhousefoundationTo learn more about Recovery Ally VA:facebook.com/recoveryallyvainstagram.com/recoveryallyvaThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Today, Jess talks with their Executive Director, Jennifer Case. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of non-profit experience, with over 10 of those in early childhood development.  She is passionate about supporting individuals and families and has spent her career focused on creating a community where all individuals and families can thrive. Supporting individuals with disabilities and/or developmental differences and their families is a cause that she is connected to both professionally and personally.  Jennifer is also a mom to four uniquely gifted children! Also joining Jess is Janai Santiago and Jacqueline Santiago.  This amazing mom and daughter are members of The Virginia Down Syndrome Association who provide great insight into the impact this organization makes on families in our community. The Virginia Down Syndrome Association provides information, resources, care and connections for individuals with Down Syndrome, their family members and caregivers, friends, and professionals. This nonprofit organization is committed to creating a community where all individuals with Down Syndrome are valued for their unique abilities and differences.  Click here to donate to The Virginia Down Syndrome AssociationClick here to learn more about The Virginia Down Syndrome AssociationClick here to volunteer with  The Virginia Down Syndrome AssociationClick here to follow The Virginia Down Syndrome Association on FB Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Innovitamin Solutions is here to help you feel your best from the inside out! Their experienced Registered Nurses are dedicated to providing MOBILE IV & IM vitamin therapy services to each and every client in a stress-free, comfortable environment of your choice while still being in full compliance with the highest industry standards and regulations.Today, Founder and Owner April Morris stopped by River City Podcast to chat about what this therapy is doing to help our overall wellness, how Innovitamin Solutions came to fruition, some of the upcoming events this year and about ways her organization is giving back to the Richmond Community. Learn more about how YOU can experience this luxury service by going to: Website: innovitaminsolutions.comFB: facebook.comIG: instagram.com/innovitaminsolutionsApril and I also talked about an organization she is very passionate about called 2 End the Stigma. Their mission is to not only educate about addiction recovery but also to connect individuals and families to resources and community programming that will help them overcome the barriers to receiving help.If you or someone you love is struggling from addition, please reach out to: 2endthestigma.orgThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Dr. Joseph Capri, D.C. is back to talk to Jess Ellett about his new concierge chiropractic membership program and his continued success getting 88% of patients out of pain,  in just three visits! Three of Dr. Capris patients join us to share their stories, so you can hear it directly from them. Dr. Capri is becoming knows as "The Pain Killer" but he has been helping people in muscle & joint pain for over 20 years! He started as a massage therapist and has been a Doctor of Chiropractic since 2012. If you have back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow or even sprains - do yourself a favor and learn more about Dr. Capri and Wellspring Chiropractic by visiting his website and setting up a free consultation at: PainFreeRVA...............and be sure to like and follow him on social media! Fb page:            https://www.facebook.com/WellspringChiroRVA/Instagram:       https://www.instagram.com/wellspringchiropractic/YouTube:          https://youtube.com/@WellspringChiropracticThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Cindy Shufflebarger is the Executive Director of P23 Retreat.  She is a published author who founded a nonprofit with her husband called P23 Retreat. Their mission is in serving grieving parents. Having experienced the death of a child herself, Cindy has a heart for offering encouragement to those walking a similar journey. Cindy joined Jess Ellett to have a conversation about the services her organization provides to families in our community that have lost a child and why this mission is so vital in their healing process. To learn more about P23 Retreat or to help support their mission, please go to:p23retreat.orgFacebook Instagram Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Heidi Winton-Stahle is an Energy Medicine, Clinical Practitioner. Her company, Elemental Healing, is located in Richmond Virginia.  Heidi utilizes simple and effective methods of energy medicine to improve the immune system, alleviate pain, cure illness of all kinds, reduce allergies, improve sleep, correct hormones, bring emotional balance, heart health, reduce stress and reactivity. In this podcast, Heidi and Jess discuss the overall philosophy of energy medicine, what sessions look like, how it can heal us and increase our vitality and overall joy. Tune in to learn more about how Heidi is guiding people into expansive health and teaching them energy tools for life.Are you ready? Click here to book your free consultation:elementalhealing-va.com/book-an-appointmentThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

We were just out at the 2023 RIMBY Festival at Hardywood Brewery having such a great time. RIMBY stands for Right In My Back Yard - a  A FREE OUTDOOR festival highlighting all of the fun and unique things going on in our backyard, RVA.  ⁠This is a fundraising event to help support the amazing Beyond Boundaries organization and to bring local nonprofits together to support one another as a community. Its also a celebration of RVA food, drinks and music. We wanted to share some of the amazing organizations that were out in force at the festival in case you missed it! Please check out their websites below to learn more as well! Autism Society of Central Virginia Chasing Tides Collective Jacobs Chance Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Say Hello Threads RVA Paddle Sports Virginia Downs Syndrome Association Richmond Water Tree Time Knotted Essentials Hampton Park Mens Club Much thanks to Beyond Boundaries for putting on such an incredible event. Beyond Boundaries is a nonprofit that specializes in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at-risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures. Learn more by visiting their website below! Beyond Boundaries Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Rich Franklin has a passion for people and technology. He was fortunate enough to begin his career with one of the country's largest wireless carriers. There,  he held positions in the call center, inside the store environment in various capacities and has had multiple levels of leadership, both in the corporate and indirect spaces. Rich's journey led him to his current role, which is cellular business to business in  the Richmond Market.  He truly is a business person for business people. If you are frustrated with your cell phone provider and looking to save time, stress and money - this is a must listen to podcast. Then reach out to Rich to start a conversation! For more information, go to:RichFranklinRVA.comThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month (ABAM), and all month long, the Alzheimer's Association is holding special events to share facts about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. What a perfect time to talk to Elizabeth McMasters about how her law firm helps in supporting families with loved ones who are suffering.  This is a must listen to for anyone who has a loved one  that is showing signs of an impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with their ability to do everyday activities. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging. Of those at least 65 years of age, there were an estimated 5.0 million adults with dementia in 2014 and there is projected to be nearly 14 million by 2060. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. To learn more about The Law Offices of Elizabeth McMaster:https://www.themcmasterlawfirm.com/mental-healthThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Elizabeth McMasters is here to talk with Jess Ellett more about this topic and to offer some guidance for anyone that might experience a crisis with a loved one. Elizabeth explains what an Emergency Custody Order (ECO) is and how to get one. She also explains more about the option of a Temporary Detention Order  and what the process is in Virginia for obtaining one. And we discuss guardianship and when that may be necessary. One of the things that can be the most challenging things we might face is suddenly finding a loved one in a mental health crisis - and realizing that they can no longer advocate for themselves. Elizabeth provides insight into how to be an advocate for your loved one. If you are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis - dial 988 or go to:https://988lifeline.org/To learn more about The Law Offices of Elizabeth McMaster:https://www.themcmasterlawfirm.com/mental-healthThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Evan Silverstein has been in the  home improvement  and design world for most of his career.  Today he joins Jess Ellett to talk about ways homeowners can improve the value of their home with flooring. Colonial Floors of VA is different in many ways. Their team has always has an eye on room functionality and purpose and they are well-trained in order to educate their clients on the best solutions available to fit their lifestyle.They believe that this is about you and your family. Not just a sale. They  consider it an honor to be invited into your home.And unlike national chain installers, you are more than another name on a long list.It is about you and your needs. They understand that every household is different, so one-size-fits-all solutions never work.Listen in and learn about your options and remember, support our local small businesses RVA! To Learn More About Colonial Floors of VA, go to:https://colonialfloorsofva.com/Thanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Under the guidance of Survivor Experts, ImPACT Virginia seeks to interrupt and prevent human trafficking by raising public awareness about this hidden form of abuse and growing public health concern. Through small and large scale trainings, they hope to inspire people from all disciplines to take an active role in Virginia's effort to stop the exploitation that is happening in communities across our state.Today Jess Ellett chats with Lauren  Hanley and Sarah Beaverson, two VCU medical school students who have been involved with ImPACT Virginia while at VCU. This conversation is eye opening and something that all of our community needs to be aware of. Lauren and Sarah are both about to graduate and shift into residency programs and we thank them for helping our community so profoundly while in Richmond, Virginia. Click Here To  Learn More about ImPACT Virginia:http://www.impactvirginia.org/missionThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Kids on First Foundation is passionate about baseball. They are also firm believers that representation matters and that is  why they are so committed to creating access and opportunities for youth athletes in urban areas. CEO and Founder Sherry Cerny fills us in on what her organization is doing in the Richmond community by providing the opportunity for kids to learn life skills and to play baseball, without the worry of associated cost. Her belief is that baseball teaches life skills such as honesty, humility, and hard work and she wants this for ALL children in our community. Sherrys mission is to create access, educate, and engage with future leaders.  We think you will be equally passionate after listening to this podcast! Learn more about Kids On First Foundation here:kidsonfirstfoundation.orgfacebook.com/kidsonfirstfoundationinstagram.com/kidsonfirstfoundationThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.  One of their biggest fundraisers every year is the RIMBY Festival and it is coming up soon! RIMBY stands for Right in my Backyard. The RIMBY Festival truly celebrates our town with local music, beer, food and local organizations. Beyond Boundaries does an amazing job putting on this event and you don't want to miss it! Come out and have some fun on Sunday, June 4th at Hardywood Richmond! hardywood.com2410 Ownby LnRichmond, VA 23220Learn more about Beyond Boundaries at: beyondboundariesrva.orgThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com

Today we are also joined by Sarah Bradley and Dr. Dan Moore. Sarah is the Communications Manager for Wilton Construction. Dr. Dan is the owner the RevMed in Richmond, Virginia and he is a Direct Primary Care physician.  We also have a call in to Jessie Black who is the Mitigation Manager for Wilton Construction. We have a big issue with mold in Virginia with the extreme humidity combined with rainy days - especially in the spring. And that leads to a much higher level of mold than in dryer states. Mold grows wherever moisture or humidity is present. Because this is such a huge issue in the state, we sit down to discuss how to recognize if you have an issue in your home, how to get ride of mold safely, when to call in an expert and what the health issues are related to exposure to mold. To learn more about Wilton Construction visit:wiltonconstruction.comTo learn more about Dr. Dan Moore and RevMed visit:rvadpc.comThanks for listening to River City Podcast! A River City Consulting Production. To learn more about how your organization can be interviewed on the show, please visit our website at the link below! www.RiverCityPodcast.com