Befriend

Befriend Pop-up Walk
2024-10-15
Join us for a Befriend Pop-up Walk at Forest Hill Park
with Tee Hollowell and Mollie Reinhart, Tuesday, October 15, 5:30-6:30 PM
Meet near the picnic shelters, 4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Gather at VMFA Richmond
2024-09-11
Join us for a Befriend Gather at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond on September 11, 6 PM
We will have a tour of the sculpture garden with Michael Taylor, Chief Curator of VMFA and enjoy conversation with Alex Trivas and Mollie Reinhart.
Meet outside in the sculpture garden near the Chloe statue.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Walk of Kindness in Boston
2024-08-25
Join us for a Befriend Walk of Kindness in Boston on Sunday, August 25, 3-5 PM
We will be walking in and around the Public Garden handing out flowers with positive messages. Meet at the corner of Arlington and Beacon Streets in Boston.
Our flowers, beautiful zinnias and dahlias, will be provided by a local grower on Cape Cod, Tangled Wood Flowers. Please spread the word to any Boston friends!
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Poetry In the Park
2024-08-20
Join us for Befriend Poetry In the Park with Alex Trivas and Loleta Smith, in Jefferson Park on Tuesday, August 20, 6:30-7:30pm
1921 Princess Anne Ave, Richmond, VA
**If you would like, please bring your favorite poem or one you have written to share, or just come and listen.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Poetry In the Park
2024-07-24
Join us for Befriend Poetry In the Park with Alex Trivas and Loleta Smith, in Jefferson Park on Wednesday, July 24, 6:30-7:30pm
1921 Princess Anne Ave, Richmond, VA
**If you would like, please bring your favorite poem or one you have written to share, or just come and listen.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Nature Walk
2024-07-13
Join us for a Befriend Nature Walk with Tee Hollowell and Kobe Lynch at Rockett’s Landing, Saturday July 13, 10-11am
Meet at 3100 Wharf Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Gather
2024-06-02
Join us for a Befriend Gather with Mollie Reinhart, Alex Travis & more on Sunday, June 2, 2-3pm
Self care and poetry; bring your favorite poem or quote to share.

Jefferson Park, 1921 Princess Anne Ave., Richmond, VA 23223

Befriend Nature Walk
2024-05-19
Join us for a Befriend Nature Walk with Sloan Hiscock and Meg Zehmer at Deep Run Park, Sunday May 19, 2-3pm
9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233. Meet in parking lot by Shelter 1, 2, and 3
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP

NYC Befriend Walk & Talk
2024-05-15
Join us for a Befriend Walk and Talk with Peoplehood in NYC, Wednesday May 15, 6-7 pm
Act of Kindness Walk with flowers and inspiring messages
109 West 17th Street, New York, New York 10011
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP

Befriend Nature Walk
2024-05-05
Join us for a Befriend Nature Walk with Sloan Hiscock and Meg Zehmer at Deep Run Park, Sunday May 5 2-3pm
9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233. Exact meeting location TBD.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP

Befriend Community Clean-Up
2024-05-02
Join Befriend with the Coalition of Good, Real Life, Richmond Police Dept, and Richmond Fire Dept., for a Community Clean-Up, Thursday May 2, 10-11:30 am
Meet at the Peter Paul Development Center, 1708 N. 22nd St., Richmond, VA 23223
Casual dress, bring your own lunch for afterwards if you would like to stay.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP

Befriend Nature Walk
2024-04-27
Saturday, April 27 – Befriend Nature Walk led by Tee Hollowell at Brown’s Island, 11AM-12PM
Meet behind the Truist Building off Semmes Ave, 1200 Semmes Ave., Richmond, VA 23224.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP

Befriend Act of Kindness Walk
2024-04-06
Saturday, April 6 at 2pm – Befriend Act of Kindness Walk at Monroe Park
We will once again partner with Wildly Kind from Portland, Oregon and VCU. We will be passing out flowers with inspirational messages in honor of Golden Rule Week!
Meet under the gazebo near the Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel Street, Richmond, VA
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP

Women's History Month Zoom
2024-03-25
Monday, March 25 – Women’s History Month Zoom, 7 pm
Join 804 Coaches for Change and Befriend to celebrate, honor, and continue to learn more about the legacy of women and their impact on history.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org for the Zoom link.

Befriend Nature Walk
2024-03-23
Saturday, March 23 – Befriend Nature Walk with Tee Hollowell at Bryan Park, 11AM
Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
Meet in the large parking lot across from the soccer fields.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP

Befriend Walk with Office of Immigration and Refugee Engagement
2024-03-22
Friday, March 22 – Befriend Walk with our partner, the city of Richmond’s Office of Immigration and Refugee Engagement
11:30-12:30pm at Forest Hill Park, 4021 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond, VA.
This walk will be bilingual as some friends attending are learning English or Spanish. After our walk we will have a short gather at the picnic area. Bring your own bag lunch if you’d like. Drinks provided.
RSVP to mollie@befriendmovement.org

Befriend Spring Zoom
2024-03-12
Tuesdaday, March 12 – Befriend Spring Zoom, 6:30pm
Join Fraser Davis and Loleta Smith to celebrate spring and new beginnings. All are welcome to join, and if you’d rather just come and listen that’s fine too.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org for the Zoom link.

Black History Month Zoom
2024-02-19
Monday, Feb. 19 – Black History Month Zoom, 10 am
Join 804 Coaches for Change and Befriend to celebrate Black History Month.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org for the Zoom link.

Befriend Walk
2024-02-18
Sunday, Feb 18 – Befriend Walk at University of Richmond Eco-Corridor and Lake, 4-5 pm

Meet behind new Starbucks at River Road Shopping Center, 6201 River Road, Richmond, VA 23220

Valentine's Day Zoom
2024-02-13
Tuesday, February 13 – Valentine’s Day Zoom, 7 pm
Join Befriend and Fraser Davis for a (pre)Valentine’s Day Zoom. Spread love through through friendship and compassion.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org for Zoom link.

Befriend Walk
2024-01-21
Sunday, Jan 21 – Befriend Walk with Sandee Smith at Rockwood Park. 1:30 PM
Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Zoom
2024-01-15
Monday, Jan. 15 – MLK Day Town Hall Zoom, 10 am
Join 804 Coaches for Change and Befriend to celebrate, honor, and continue to learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Visit www.804coach4change.org or email mollie@befriendmovement.org for the Zoom link.

804 Coaches for Change Community Classic
2023-12-28 - 2023-12-30
December 28-30
Coordinated by 804 Coaches for Change and Befriend, the Community Classic brings people together through the platform of basketball, to celebrate our common humanity and unite our community.
Henrico Sports and Event Complex: 11000 Telegraph Rd, Glen Allen ,VA 23060
Dec 28 girls game times: 2pm, 3:45pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Dec 29 boys game times: 2pm, 3:45pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm
Dec 30 consolation game times: 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm
Dec 30 championship game times: 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm

Befriend Holiday Gathering
2023-12-15
Friday, Dec 15 – Befriend Holiday Gathering at RVA Light, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Gather with friends old and new to share holiday treats and inspirational quotes
RVA Light: 504 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

Befriend with Culture Encounters
2023-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
Wednesday, Dec 6 – Befriend Event with Culture Encounters and Alex Trivas at The Mantu, 6:30-8:30PM.
Ticket information coming soon

10 S. Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23221

Befriend Pop-up Walk
2023-12-02
Saturday, Dec 2 – Befriend Walk at University of Richmond, 11 am-12 pm

Meet behind new Starbucks at River Road Shopping Center, 6201 River Road, Richmond, VA 23220

Befriend Gather
2023-11-19 14:00 - 15:00
Sunday, Nov 19 – Befriend Gather with Fraser Davis and Loleta Smith Taylor’s Hill Park (behind Richmond Hill)
2-3 pm.

1921 Princess Anne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23223

Friendsgiving
2023-11-18
Saturday, Nov 18 – Friendsgiving at RVA Light
Join friends old and new for a Befriendsgiving feast at RVA Light.
time TBA
504 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

Befriend Walk
2023-11-12
Sunday, Nov 12 – Befriend Walk
location and time TBD

The Befriend Bench by Mending Walls Unveiling Special Event
2023-10-15 14:00 - 15:00
Sunday, Oct. 15 – Join us at 2pm for a short program to unveil the first The Befriend Bench by Mending Walls.

We will be hearing from Hamilton Glass and the artists from Mending Walls as well as friends from Richmond Hill.

Taylor’s Hill Park (behind Richmond Hill)
2117 E. Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223
