Richmond Friends of the Homeless was formed in 1987 to strengthen and enrich the community life of the underprivileged and homeless in Richmond, Virginia.
Our History
It was Thanksgiving of 1986. My freezer was stuffed with three turkeys my family had received from various businesses. I was delighted to hear a minister announce on TV that he was in desperate need of food for a Thanksgiving meal he was trying to prepare for the homeless. What a great way to get rid of those turkeys. More>>
DID YOU KNOW
Over 2,000,000 meals have been served since 1987
1,000 + volunteers cook and serve daily meals
60% of the program’s recipients are men, 25% are women, and 15% are children
The truancy absence rate amount children in the program has been reduced by 75%
150 children are enrolled in the mentoring program
Each child receives an average of $100 worth of school supplies every year
News and Events
Annual
Golf Tournament
Date:
Monday, Oct 11,
2010 Place: Lake Chesdin Golf Club Address: 21801 Lake Chesdin Pkwy
Chesterfield, Virginia 23838