By Tanya Buresh-Werby, Assistant Director, FCVA
Friendship Circle of Virginia, in collaboration with the Weinstein Jewish Community Center (JCC), is excited to host the 2nd Annual Disability Expo on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This inclusive and impactful event is free and open to all.
The expo aims to bring together the Richmond disability community, providing a platform for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to discover a wide array of services, products, resources, and technologies designed to support individuals with disabilities—from young children to seniors.
See some photos from last year (above/below)
Exhibitors at the FCVA Disability Expo will play a vital role in this community-centered event. Attendees can explore a diverse range of services, including intellectual disability support, inclusion programs, adaptive sports, senior services, mobility solutions, sensory support, and specialized equipment.
For exhibitors, the expo provides a unique opportunity to connect directly with the disability community in Richmond and surrounding counties, fostering meaningful relationships and helping to build an accessible and inclusive community.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 12
- Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Avenue 23226
- Admission: Free and open to all
For more information or to inquire about exhibitor opportunities, please visit FCVA.org or contact Suzanne at suzanne@fcva.org.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative event that empowers and connects the disability community in Richmond and beyond.
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We are excited to announce Suzanne Allen as the new Program Assistant for Friendship Circle!
Suzanne grew up in Northern Virginia and moved to Richmond to attend VCU, where she earned a BFA in Painting and Printmaking. She has worn many hats – artist, waitress, and dedicated stay-at-home mom to her 5-year-old son, Henry.
Suzanne has an impressive PEZ collection of over 700 dispensers and a deep love for all things ’80s. Recently, she and her husband Lee celebrated their 10th anniversary and adopted three large dogs.
Suzanne is thrilled to join Friendship Circle and her passion for fostering genuine friendships and community connection is truly inspiring. She believes that a few close friends can change someone’s whole world, and we are so excited to have her on board!
Joining us only three months ago, Suzanne has quickly become an invaluable asset to Friendship Circle. She has already secured sponsors and established partner organizations, all while bringing an incredibly positive attitude.
Suzanne is always ready to jump in, engage with everyone around her, and infuses the team with uplifting energy. We are thrilled to have her as part of Friendship Circle and look forward to her continued impact for a long time to come.
Visit FCVA.org to learn more about how Friendship Circle of Virginia fosters friendships and social opportunities for people with and without disabilities through free programs that enrich lives and build an inclusive community, one friendship at a time.
Please consider joining our monthly giving circle to support this nonprofit and its vital work in our community: friendshipcircleva.org/donate
See some photos from Walk N Roll Friendship Fair
