The Wawa Foundation Virginia Hero Awards – Central Richmond
Congratulations to the Henrico Police Athletic League!
After receiving the most votes from their local community, we selected the Henrico Police Athletic League as the winner of The Wawa Foundation Virginia Hero Award! We proudly presented the Henrico Police Athletic League with their award and a $20,000 grant during a special event at Wawa Store #665 in Stafford, VA. The three runners-up were also recognized that day, each receiving a $5,000 grant.
Read the finalists’ stories below, and learn more about the work they’re doing to improve their communities and empower the citizens who live in them.
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Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads
The Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads is a non-profit based outside of Richmond, Virginia that has served as the statewide training organization for First Responders…
Greater Richmond ARC
The mission of the Greater Richmond ARC is to create life-fulfilling opportunities for individuals with disabilities…
Henrico Police Athletic League
The word “Hero” is synonymous with the mission of the Henrico Police Athletic League, which is to provide a high quality and safe environment for at-risk youth in grades K to 12 …
Miracles in Motion
Miracles in Motion is a nonprofit dance troupe for dancers with special needs. The mission of Miracles in Motion is to provide quality dance instruction to those with special needs…
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