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Henri Maizels Memorial Butterfly Garden Unveiled

By Samuel Asher

On April 3, the Museum unveiled the Henri Maizels Memorial Butterfly Garden mural, a vibrant installation featuring 300 brightly colored ceramic butterflies.

The mural is part of The Butterfly Project, a global initiative honoring the 1.5 million children murdered during th…

A community without limits: How the Luntzers found connection through FCVA

By Tanya Buresh-Werby, Assistant Director, FCVA

At Friendship Circle of Virginia (FCVA), every family that walks through their doors adds something unique to their community.

The Luntzer family, who travel over an hour each way from New Kent to attend events, exemplifies the heart of FCV…

Foster Care: Transforming Lives, One Child at a Time

There are 806 children in foster care in Central Virginia.  Although some live in Group Homes and Residential Facilities, the goal is for every child or youth in foster care to live at a home with a family, preferably their parents or relatives. The Departments of Social Services are always…