Events

HOST-A-TABLE CHALLENGE

Host a Friendsgiving meal !

Help RVA Light raise $10,000 this Thanksgiving.

The Impact: Your table brings Hope, resources & community for Richmond's unhoused neighbors

Join the Challenge!

We need at least 20 Hosts, each raising up to $500, through a simple dinner gathering.

 

At Your Table, You'll Find:

  • We provide a complete digital host kit so you don't have to create anything from scratch—printable invitations, gratitude cards, donation tools, a QR code for giving, and a powerful video featuring our neighbors' stories. Just add the food and your favorite people.

  • Transform your regular Friendsgiving into something that matters beyond the meal. Your gathering becomes an opportunity to share hope, build community, and directly impact the lives of Richmond's unhoused neighbors—all while enjoying great food and conversation with people you love.

  • You'll be part of a movement of 20 hosts across the world working together to raise $10,000. You're not just hosting dinner—you're joining a community of people who believe that gathering together can change everything, and you'll see exactly how your table makes a difference.

 

WHEN:

Anytime between NOW & Thanksgiving!


Host a table. Share a meal. Change a life.

#GatherTogetherRVALight

I'll Set a Table.
 




Walkathon 2025

RVA Light and supporters walked 5 kilometers on October 11 to show the love of Christ
and raise awareness for World Homeless Day!

How can I support?

Impressions

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Programs

See what’s happening.

We’re excited to have new events and programs coming up this summer. Dates and times vary, so check out our event calendar! We’d love to have you join us!

  • This summer our Bible study will resume in a new format! Movie and Bible study go hand in hand in the “CHOSEN” series bible study.

    This session is focused on getting to know Jesus and growing together. All are welcome!

    Launching July 1st!

  • Thanks to our new partnership with the students at the Virginia Barber school we can offer free haircuts every first and third Wednesday a month at 11:00 am, just after our SAARA Recovery group ends.

    Come for any haircut, fade, or if you need professional work on your facial hair.

    Light snacks provided.

  • Every Tuesday, we receive donations of Bagels from Baltik’s Bagel! Come in and make one for yourself.

  • We’re excited to partner with the Substance Abuse And Recovery Alliance of Virginia for peer-to-peer recovery groups every Wednesday at 10:00 am downstairs in our program space!

  • We love to let our creativity flow with community art projects like “Murals with Martha” and learning how to make PLARN (yarn made from plastic bags) that can be woven into useful items like bags!

  • Baking with Beth is our newest program. We spend time in our kitchen mixing and baking delicious treats, getting to know each other, and building our community.

  • CPR classes and Narcan training will resume as soon as staff and logistics allow.

    Watch this space!