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.

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