In 2018, the City of Richmond contracted with Homeward, the planning and coordinating agency for homeless services in the Greater Richmond area, to create a strategic plan for addressing homelessness in the city. Now, Homeward is soliciting input to create a plan that reflects the needs and interests of the community.

To voice your opinion, take this survey: https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=186859

The survey will be available through August 29, 2019.

For more information, visit homewardva.org.

The Lynhaven Avenue Bridge over Broad Rock Creek is shutting down immediately as the city prepares to replace the 70 year old structure.

Funding for the new bridge, estimated at $1.1 million, is in place effective July 1, 2019 and the project is expected to be advertised for construction bids this coming fall with work commencing in the winter. The replacement bridge is scheduled to open before the fall of next year.

The bridge has a posted weight limit of three tons due to some deterioration. However, the continued violations by large commercial vehicles prompted the closing. The impact to motorists will be minimal, as only approximately 520 vehicles cross the bridge daily. Traffic detours will be implemented near the location.

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Richmond, VA – The City of Richmond’s Neighbor-To-Neighbor program is looking for 200 volunteers to serve as Richmond Training Camp Ambassadors. The Washington Redskins Training Camp will begin on July 25 and conclude on August 11, held at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center.

The Richmond Training Camp Ambassador program allows volunteers to be the “face” of Richmond. Program participants highlight local tourism destinations, restaurants and other points of interest in the city, answer questions about training camp and help make it a fun and safe event for all attendees.

For Fan Experience Ambassadors, the morning shift will be from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the afternoon shift will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For Security Ambassadors, the morning shift will be from 7:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the afternoon shift will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

There will be a few dates with only a single practice, resulting in only one volunteer shift.

All volunteers will receive the following general incentives:

• Volunteer recognition certificate
• Free Redskins hat, t-shirt, and cooling towel
• Discount at the Redskins Training Camp Team Store
• 50% Discount with Training Camp food vendors
• Discount on a personalized brick for Brick Walk entrance
• Sports drink and snacks provided daily
• Large group picture with either the owner, coaches & players, and/or special guests

Additional awards will be given to Richmond Training Camp Ambassadors who volunteer for a certain benchmark number of shifts. Specific information about the incentive program (1 shift approximately 5.5 hours) is as follows:

• 1 Shift/5.5 Hours: VIP Parking Pass (daily drawing for 2 parking passes)
• 3 Shifts/16 Hours: Free tickets to the Richmond Squirrels “Redskins Day” home game
• 7 Shifts/38 Hours: Redskins Panel Football and opportunity to attend an exclusive private Redskins Practice
• 8 Shifts/44 Hours: Redskins pullover jacket
• 9 Shifts/49 Hours: Drawing for Ambassador and a guest to win Two Tickets to a Redskins seating in the Club Level; plus 1 parking pass. (Choose one: Lions or Jets Game)
• 10 Shifts/55 Hours: Two upper-level tickets and a parking pass to a 2019 Redskins home game against a Non-NFC East opponent. (Choose one: Jets or Lions Game)
• 11 Shifts/60 Hours: Two Tickets to and 1 parking pass to pre-season Redskins vs Ravens, with the opportunity to be a part of the special On-Field presentation.
• 12 Shifts/66 Hours: VIP Tour of FedExField (On Non-Gameday and Subject to Stadium availability)
• 13 Shifts/70 Hours or more: Two Tickets and 1 parking pass to attend a Redskins home game including tailgate lunch AND a drawing for Ambassador to win a signed jersey or helmet. (Lions Game)

To register to become a 2019 Richmond Training Camp Ambassador and to get a complete list of details about this fantastic volunteer opportunity, please visit http://www.richmondgov.com/NeighborToNeighbor/TrainingCamp.aspx.