04/09/2026
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There’s a new kind of “market” coming to Richmond, one where instead of buying things, you show up to give something back.
On Saturday, May 9, the first Richmond Volunteer Market will bringing together an impressive lineup of local organizations and Richmonders looking for ways to get involved. Hosted at Gallery5, the event will run from 1 pm to 5 pm.
“This is a new kind of ‘market’ where local organizations connect with Richmonders who ‘shop’ for ways to support their community, all while enjoying a bite to eat, your favorite drink, and a local musician,” said organizer .
Expect live music, a food truck, a full bar, and some of Richmond’s most impactful organizations doing meaningful work across the region, from mutual aid and housing to youth programs and environmental efforts. The following local organizations are featured in the first event:
Girls for a Change ()
Better Housing Coalition ()
Southside ReLeaf ()
Happily Natural Day ()
RVA Repair Cafe ()
Beyond Boundaries ()
RVA Community Fridges ()
ReEstablish Richmond ()
RVA Light ()
Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project ()
“We started this initiative to bring down the barriers to supporting the causes you care about. Whether you’re new to Richmond, want to do more in your community or volunteer regularly, this event is for you,” said .
Richmond Grid is proud to serve as a media sponsor for this first-ever event.
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