Befriend

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
2024-05-05
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

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
2024-05-19
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

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
2024-07-13
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 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 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 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 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 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!

MLK Jr Middle School Harvest Fest
2024-10-19
Come join us for a Befriend table event with MLK Middle School
Saturday, October 19, 11 AM-2 PM
We’ll be doing some face painting, handing out Befriend wristbands/stickers and meeting new friends.
We will have two shifts of 1.5 hours each: 11:00 – 12:30pm or 12:30 -2pm. Just let me know your preference.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Gather: Poetry in the Park
2024-10-20
Join us for Befriend Poetry In the Park with Alex Trivas and Loleta Smith at Jefferson Park
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 3-4 PM
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 + One Small Step Walk
2024-10-29
Join us for a Befriend Walk with One Small Step at the University of Richmond Eco-Corridor & Lake
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Join Jim Morgan from One Small Step, Tee Hollowell, and Mollie Reinhart for a walk around University of Richmond Eco-Corridor and lake.
Meet behind the Starbucks at River Road Shopping Center, 6201 River Road, Richmond, VA
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Kindness Pop-up with Sumer Strawbree and Wildly Kind
2024-11-19
Join us in Orlando, FL for a Befriend Kindness Pop-up with Sumer Strawbree and Wildly Kind
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2-3:30 PM
Meet at Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriendsgiving
2024-11-23
Join friends old and new for our annual Befriendsgiving feast at RVA Light.
Befriend is providing pies and water bottles. If anyone would like to donate a pie or a case of water, please let me know. If you would like to help serve the meal at RVA Light, we are doing shifts of 11-12:30pm or 12:30-2pm. If interested, please let me know which time slot you prefer.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 11-2pm
504 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Poetry Gather
2024-11-24
Join us for Befriend Poetry Gather with Alex Trivas and Loleta Smith
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 3-4 PM
Main Library, 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA
**Please bring your favorite poem or one you have written to share or just come and listen to Alex and Loleta’s gratitude theme.
Email mollie@befriendmovement.org to RSVP, but please come even if last minute. All are welcome!

Befriend Annual Mantu Dinner Event
2024-12-10
Join us for a our Annual Mantu Dinner with Culture Encounters and Alex Trivas at Mantu’s NEW Short Pump location
Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-8:30 PM
11636 Broad Street, Short Pump, VA
Click the link below for more details and to purchase tickets. All are welcome!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-talk-connect-tickets-1068713624219?aff=oddtdtcreator

804 Coaches for Change Community Classic with Befriend
2024-12-19 - 2024-12-21
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.
Thursday, December 19-Saturday, December 21
Henrico Sports & Events Center: 1 All Star Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23059
Click the link below to sign up to volunteer or just come watch some great basketball match-ups from public and private schools in the greater Richmond area and connect more with our community.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwUvGVZ2PJ-ClipLSVLhxHLqWZkbfJuSbqPpdLVKGJkFyzrw/viewform

Befriend Kindness Pop-up Valentine's Day Edition
2025-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 UTC
Led by the Steward School Befriend Club, this pop-up will include us passing out flowers with positive messages. Please bring a bag of Valentine’s candy or treats if you are able for us to bring to those unhoused afterwards.
Saturday, February 8 2-3:30pm
Meet at the gazebo at Monroe Park: 620 W. Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
Click the link below to sign up or just come: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOWRzZmKHucnOVqT3BZ_jx-m2UUeOZjp8OkRpoRI0H0_NY2A/viewform

Befriend Poetry Gather
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for an afternoon of hearing stories through poetry. Bring a poem to share or just come and listen.
Saturday, February 15 2-3pm
Passion Project: 121 E. Main St., Richmond, VA
Click here to RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLG4ER1JaHaUtrPZm94BJrMj1OlBiXyrbpOlOd0RCaWGlUdw/viewform?usp=header

Black History Month Zoom with 804 Coaches for Change
2025-02-17 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your favorite quote or just come listen.
Monday, February 17 10-10:45am
Zoom. Register here: https://georgetown.zoom.us/j/97924965208

Walk in partnership with Idealist
2025-04-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Byrd Park
Befriend Walk in partnership with Idealist based in New York City. This like-minded group sponsors, “Idealist Days,” where they inspire others around the world to join in a social impact project. On April 4 Community Walks with intentional connection will be happening all over the world!

Walk with Tee & Mollie
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | University of Richmond
Meet at 6201 River Road, Richmond, VA behind Starbucks
University of Richmond Eco-Corridor & Lake

Poetry Gather with Alex & Loleta
2025-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson Park, 1921 Princess Anne Ave, Richmond, VA, United States
1921 Princess Anne Ave., Richmond, VA. Bring a poem to share or just come and listen

Walk in St. Michaels, MD
2025-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Nature Trail, 207 West Chew Ave, St. Michaels, MD, United States
This walk will be in partnership with the St. Michaels Community Conversations on Race. Join us for our first community event in my hometown!

Befriend Kindness Walk
2025-05-05
Befriend Kindness Walk in partnership with Idealist @joinidealist. This like-minded group sponsors, “Idealist Days” where they inspire others around the globe to join in a positive social impact project. Love partnering with them🌎
Friends in the San Diego, CA area join us for the 5/5 Idealist Day! We will be spreading positive notes & writing happy messages with chalk along the sidewalk by the beach. DM for meeting spot🏝️

Befriend Kindness Walk
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Byrd Park
Befriend Kindness Walk with @hadleytrivas & Youth Justice Leaders @rvagov at Byrd Park @rvaparksandrec, 6-7pm. Meet in Byrd Park at the Roundhouse, 621 Westover Rd., Richmond, VA. We will be passing out flowers with positive messages💐

Befriend Kindness Pop-up
2025-05-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Carlsbad
Befriend Kindness Pop-up in San Diego, CA led by Keeley Akagi & @mama_akagi. Flowers with positive message will be handed out along the beach. DM for meeting spot🌼

Befriend's Night at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
2025-05-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Befriend’s Night at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts @vmfamuseum with Alex Trivas @thefood_monsters 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for a fun evening of connection through art. The address is 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA. Meet in the main lobby🖼️
