About RISC - Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities - is a faith-based grassroots organization made up of about 600 members across 27 faith communities seeking justice throughout Greater Richmond. We use the power of large numbers of organized people and a systems change approach to address critical community problems. RISC is currently seeking more funding for affordable housing and healthy mobile homes, as well as the implementation of an evidence-based gun-violence prevention program.

First UU is one of the largest RISC congregations, and we have won several awards for the strength of our participation. Our justice ministry network, made up of about 50 First UUers plus some friends, consistently shows up to demonstrate our commitment to improving local conditions that contribute to significant struggles for many Richmonders.

On Tuesday, March 25^th, our congregation will join with the 26 other congregations from across Richmond for the RISC Nehemiah Action. We will powerfully call upon Mayor Avula and City Councilmembers to appropriately increase funding to effectively address the suffering of so many in our region impacted by gun violence, lack of affordable housing and/ or unhealthy homes. RISC plans to turn out 2,025 people to the Nehemiah ACTION, our congregation’s goal being 225 attendees. Our turnout volume will show our public officials how important these issues are to all of us! If you would like more information about RISC and/or to be added to the mailing list for this event, please click here and we will respond to your request. Please consider joining us to represent First UU at one of the largest social justice events of the year!

RISC Nehemiah Action

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Baptist Church

4247 Creighton Road

Richmond, VA