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Today marks one year since we lost our beloved co-

We are so lucky to have Viviana Hernandez as a Spa

We are so lucky to have Viviana Hernandez as a Spanish translation volunteer over the last year! It is critical to ReadyKids be able to offer information in a client's 1st language whenever we can. Volunteers like Vivi help us do it! Originally from Santiago, Chile, Vivi now calls Charlottesville home. She says, "I'm a volunteer because from the first moment I arrived at the institution I was received in a very welcoming manner, and I felt the need to help in the great service they provide to the community. This is an initiative that shares my philosophy that we are all capable of learning and that we only need the tools to help us overcome the difficulties of life. They do an incredible amount of work with families and their children. In reality, I feel that I'm receiving more than I give, a lot of humanity." Vivi has translated COVID-related information, Healthy Families handouts, and children's mental health assessments into Spanish. THANK YOU VIVIANA! #Charlottesville #Cville #Volunteer #SpanishTranslation #NonProfitOrganization #bilingual #bilingüe

#ReadyKidsSeesYou We know how hard parenting is ri

ReadyKids will be closed today for Juneteenth. The

ReadyKids will be closed today for Juneteenth. There's more than one Independence Day in the U.S Juneteenth celebrates the day the last person was freed from chattel slavery in the United States, nearly 30 months after the Emancipation proclamation. #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2020 #IndependenceDay #Charlottesville #Cville

We are honored to be the recipients of the proceed

We are honored to be the recipients of the proceeds from a FLASH cookie sale from @lukplasloaves ! What a SWEET gesture! The cookies are sourdough whole-wheat chocolate chip. If you want to order some cookies, do so before 8 p.m. tonight! Here's the information from Lukpla on how to do it! • Orders start NOW (Thursday, June 18) and end at 8 p.m. tonight • $1/cookie • Message Lukpla your Venmo/PayPal account • Pickups/delivery is between 6/18 and 6/20 • Free delivery in Forest Lakes and surrounding areas • Add $5 if north or south of delivery areas DM for details #Charlotttesville #cville #cvillelocal #charlottesvillefood

This great image from @ohhappydani, reminds us of

This great image from @ohhappydani, reminds us of what we can all do to fight racism in our spheres. ReadyKids has been on a journey that began six years ago with an equity assessment from @tmi_consulting to become a more diverse and equitable workplace environment. Our "Culturally Aware, Responsive, and Equitable" (CARE) Team is overhauling the way staff learn and discuss racial disparities to ensure conversations are deep and meaningful. This winter, as a part of our new Strategic Plan, @thesparkmill, helped us reflect on how ReadyKids can create the most inclusive and affirming organizational climate for both employees and participants. Our Human Resources and Leadership teams are rethinking how to recruit and retain diverse talent. It's a long journey, but we're grateful to be in a community that pushes us to not be complacent and holds us accountable to the needs of all children and families.

George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayv

George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, Emmett Till, countless others … The list of names is too long and the injustice unfathomable. And, it is all too real for our Black neighbors, co-workers, friends, family members, fellow citizens. As we begin another week, we remember their names and our outrage and grief over their murders. We know that actions must accompany words and ReadyKids will act. We Will Listen – Black children and families are resilient but their lives have been under threat for generations. We will listen to Black voices with lived experience so we can be part of the solution. We Will Learn – Racial trauma is pervasive and has devastating lifelong impacts. We will learn how we can best prevent and respond to the trauma that is ever present for our black community. We Will Stand – We will work in solidarity with black leaders to identify and eliminate systemic racism. ReadyKids has a long history and we will be accountable to it. The disparities are glaring and we must do more to dismantle the white supremacy that holds them in place. We Will Not Be Silent – To be silent is to be complicit in the inequity and violence. We will speak up to expose the injustices we know to be present. Black children must have the same safety and opportunity as white children. Our future depends on it. #Charlottesville #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTaylor #AhmaudArbery #TrayvonMartin #EmmettTill #RacismIsTrauma #WeWillNotBeSilent

For for those of us in Charlottesville, you likely

Our newest therapy dog, William, turned 2 yesterda

Our newest therapy dog, William, turned 2 yesterday! William was trained by @servicedogsva to support children who have experienced trauma. Help us wish him a happy birthday by telling him what a good dog he is! #gooddog #therapydog #ptsdservicedog #labsofinstagram #Charlottesville #servicedogsofinstagram

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