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Give Thanks to the Lord. For He is good. His love endures forever. -Psalm 118:1 |
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Upcoming Events
March 31, 5-9pm - Spend Easter evening with us at Fire House 15 Café. A special meal for two has been crafted for you. Make reservations by calling 329-FIRE.
April 2, 12pm - Join us and bring your friends for an Informational Lunch & Tour the first Tuesday and third Thursday of every month.
April 13 - Monument 10K - Join Boaz & Ruth's team or cheer us on in our Cheer Zone.
April 20, 9am - Duke Engage Volunteer Day of Service. Meet at 3030 Meadowbridge Rd.
May 15, 7:30-9am - 10th Anniversary Breakfast with Dr. John Perkins |
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Rebuilding Lives
B&R Graduate Lands Job
 Recently a 2005 Boaz & Ruth graduate, Theodore Michael Alexander, stopped by to let us know that he just landed a job with Layter Transportation. The smile on his face was just priceless. Mike's experience includes being part of the Boaz & Ruth Mountain Movers team so this is a great fit for him. When asked what about his experience at Boaz & Ruth helped prepare him, he said, "Everything". He sites his work at Boaz & Ruth as preparation for his ultimate goal - to start a nonprofit of his own to help youth in public housing. We are so proud of Mike and wish him great success!
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Rebuilding Lives
Boaz & Ruth Provides Day Laborers for Construction Project
 This B&R is partnering with NorSouth Construction, Inc. to provide day laborers on an as needed basis for their construction project at Dove Court nearby. NorSouth notifies B&R of their need for workers each day and Tony Scott, B&R Volunteer Coordinator, hires and coordinates the workforce. So far they have used about 4 workers each day and we are thankful to have this opportunity for community members seeking employment. We currently maintain a list of 125 individuals hoping to find work. We are optimistic that this may lead to permanent employment for some and will allow others to gain skills to lead to jobs in the future.
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Rebuilding Lives
Renovations Bring Together Participants, Grads, & Staff
 Boaz and Ruth has joined internal forces to bring success to 3030 Capital Project Renovation by combining Cathedral Construction and Mountain Movers to accelerate the renovation. Led by Chris Spahr of Dry Bones Restorations, the teams worked well with minimal supervision to accomplish Phase 2 of the project ahead of time, which was to seal the floor. In the midst of all of this our retail teams made it possible to continue business as usual by moving the store temporarily to the classroom. We are so proud of our teams working hard and coming together for a common goal. Visit our Facebook page for regular updates and photos of the work being done.
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Empowering Economy
Mountain Movers Receives Great Feedback
A happy customer, Keith Reynolds, recently reported, "My girlfriend and I used Mountain Movers for her move this past weekend. You should know how impressed we were with the entire process. She used another moving company to move 7 months ago, and Mountain Movers was so much more friendly, professional, efficient and affordable. I've now had 2 wonderful experiences using them, so I will continue to recommend Mountain Movers to everyone I can.Thanks!" Book Mountain Movers for your next move. Call 329-4900.
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Empowering Economy
Brass Benefit Concert
 The Richmond Brass and Percussion Consort performed a special concert to benefit Boaz & Ruth's JobRaising Challenge. Performing music from many eras and genres, this group made a joyful noise for our cause raising over $750. For more information about the group, visit their website.
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Empowering Economy
Ledo's Pizza Hosts Boaz & Ruth Fundraiser
Ledo's Pizza of Willow Lawn and Short Pump opened their doors and their hearts for Boaz & Ruth. During the month of February they generously donated 50% of sales to Boaz & Ruth for any customer who filled out a donation card. This raised nearly $1,000 for our JobRaising Challenge challenge. Special thanks to Movement Church and Ledo's Pizza for this great partnership.
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Connecting Community
Seminary President Teaches Class at B&R
 Brian K. Blount, President and professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, taught his class on the book of Mark to seminary students at Boaz and Ruth's Fire House 15 Cafe. He said, "In this context, engaged with this community, I have the sense that the Gospel of Mark and Jesus' powerful ministry will come alive in invigorating and challenging ways." Read his article about this collaboration.
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Connecting Community
2013 MLK Celebration
 January 21, 2013 we gathered at Fifth Street Baptist Church to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with our 11th Annual MLK Celebration. We enjoyed the music from the One Voice Chorus, presented awards to deserving partners and volunteers, heard from featured speaker, Ditu Kasuyi, and engaged in fellowship with each other through the candlelight walk and dinner at Boaz & Ruth. We are so grateful to all of our partners who helped make this a special night including Urban Financial Services Coalition, Richmond Leadership Network, and Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Visit our Facebook page to view photos from the evening.
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Connecting Community
Troutman Sanders Thank You Breakfast
 Friday, January 4th, 2013, Boaz & Ruth held a breakfast to thank individuals and the Troutman Sanders LLP team for the wonderful work they have done to support Boaz & Ruth since its inception. These individuals: Reverend Charlie Summers, Jim Ryan of Troutman Sanders, and Tom Edmonds formerly of the Virginia Bar Association, were each thanked for the significant contribution that they have made to Boaz & Ruth. Read more.
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Special Event
Spend Your Easter Evening With Us
 Spend your Easter evening with us at Fire House 15 Cafe. A special menu for two is available but you can bring your whole family. Come out for a delicious meal while intentionally supporting our mission. Make reservations by calling 329-FIRE. View the menu here.
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Special Event
Be Part of Our Monument Ave. 10K Team
 You can still be a part of our Boaz & Ruth Monument Ave. 10K team, generously sponsored by M&T Bank and Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church.
* If you would like to run/walk, please register with SportsBackers. Then purchase a Boaz & Ruth Team shirt here.
* To sponsor a member of our team, visit our website.
* Come get "carb-loaded" and support other racers at our spaghetti dinner the night before the race, Friday, April 12 from 5:00 - 8:30. View the flyer.
* Join us during the race at our Cheer Zone at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church located at 1627 Monument Avenue. View the flyer.
If you are not racing on the B&R team but would like to purchase a shirt, please purchase soon - only 12 left (sizes vary). Hope to see you there!
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Special Event
10th Anniversary Breakfast with Dr. John Perkins
 Save the date! We hope you can join us at our 10th Anniversary Breakfast on May 15th 7:30-9:00am at the Empire Room of the Jefferson Hotel featuring Dr. John Perkins of the John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development and the Christian Community Development Association. We will be in touch with details soon.
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Special Event
70th Birthday Party for Martha & Tony
 Boaz & Ruth Founder, Martha Rollins, and Volunteer Coordinator, Tony Scott, are celebrating their 70th birthday this month. Let's dance with them into their next decade and celebrate good times with cake, candles and rock and roll! Join us in the garden by Fire House 15 Cafe April 11th 5-7pm. More information is available here.
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Board News
Jo White Wins Community Leader Prize
 Governing Board Member, Jo White, recently was honored by the National Association of Women Business Ownders for her work in Highland Park. She is the 2013 recipient of the Community Leader Enterprising Women of Excellence Award. Congratulations, Jo!
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Board News
Weddings, Babies, Puppies and More
 From weddings to babies to new puppies, Ampersand Board members have a lot of joy to report. Congratulations to Christie (Gaskins) Farrell on her wedding, Tanner (Smith) Pilcher on her wedding, Jessica Reveley on expecting a baby boy, and Katie Gaskins on her new puppy. Check out the Board, Staff & Volunteer News section of our website to learn more.
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