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Based in Richmond VA, Initiatives of Change USA is a part of a global Initiatives of Change movement.

11/12/2026

As part of our ongoing series “Voices from US,” where we share the words and wisdom of those who provide undertold, countervailing narratives, we are sharing this quote from Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Here, Marshall encourages us to not let fear cloud the urgency to act, especially in the struggle to strengthen our shared democracy. In our current context, following a string of electoral victories, we also cannot let hope cloud that same urgency to act. Amidst well-earned celebration, we cannot become complacent in our effort to create a more just, equitable, and inclusive society.

11/09/2026

Initiatives of Change US is proud to partner with our friends at the Valentine for a special, one-of-a-kind walking tour of the historic Barton Heights neighborhood on Tuesday, May 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us explore the history of Barton Heights, its role as a centerpiece of Black homeownership, how the city’s expansion impacted Richmond’s Black community, and examine how the forces that shaped this neighborhood still resonate today.

Register for this free tour at the link in our bio!

11/06/2026

Sheba Williams is a bold community advocate who helped lead the charge to pass Amendment #3, which removed a vestige of Jim Crow from our state constitution. Thanks to her work and the work of many others, the Commonwealth will finally restore the voting rights of those whose incarceration has ended.

This achievement may have made headlines this week, but we only made it to this point thanks to many years of tireless, often behind the scenes work of changemakers like Sheba.

Thank you, Sheba, and we look forward to highlighting others who have contributed to this success.

11/05/2026

We want to congratulate those who continue to fight for a more just future!

Yesterday, Virginia reaffirmed a commitment to voting rights with the passage of Amendment #3 to the state constitution.

This change enshrines essential (and long overdue) protections by automatically restoring the voting rights of those who have completed their incarceration.

This success did not begin yesterday, though; instead, it was the culmination of years of committed effort by advocates, elected leaders, and local organizations.

IofC U.S. uplifts these changemakers during this historic moment, and we look forward to highlighting them in the coming weeks.

11/03/2026

It’s Election Day, Virginia! Polls are open until 7 p.m. If you’re in line by then, stay in line, because you’re guaranteed the right to cast your ballot.
If you aren’t registered to vote, Virginia has same day voter registration and you are entitled to cast a provisional ballot. This is a foundational civil right that the Virginia General Assembly has protected, so don’t be intimidated arriving at your polling location to cast a provisional ballot.
Your vote is essential, and don’t let anyone tell you any different.
And remember: today is a time to have your voice heard, but it’s not your only chance to have your voice heard. It is critical that we get involved and then stay involved to uplift our community, support our neighbors, and work together to build a more just, equitable society.

11/02/2026

Election Day is tomorrow, so we wanted to share a special “Voices from US” post, featuring a quote not from a celebrated author or a well-known advocate, but from a member of our own community.
George Hawkins, Jr. is a Richmonder who left incarceration without his civil rights restored. It took action by the Governor to return George’s ability to vote. An amendment to the Virginia Constitution on the ballot tomorrow would make that restoration automatic.
When asked at a recent town hall hosted by IofC US about what it was like to no longer have this right, George’s response was this profound quote.
As George’s response captures, if the right to vote was meaningless, why are so many trying to take it away?
Tomorrow, with our neighbors like George in mind, we hope you choose to cast your ballot in support of the civil rights we hold so dear.

10/28/2026

Now that we’re a week out from Election Day, we at Initiatives of Change U.S. want to share some crucial resources for our neighbors here in Richmond and across Virginia.
Find your polling location and more here: elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal
Learn about the 3 Constitutional Amendments that you will find on your ballot from the ACLU of Virginia here: acluva.org/campaigns-initiatives/vote-yes/
If you witness or experience any attempts to infringe upon the right to vote, contact the Virginia Election Protection hotline here: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
In recent days, both Brazil and Serbia have once again proven the transformative power that the people have to change the course of history and expand freedom for all.
Reflect on your choices. Connect with neighbors in a shared commitment to our democracy. And then take action by voting!

10/23/2026

Join us for a Virtual Townhall to better understand amendment #3 on the ballot and how it is expanding freedom in Virginia.

📆 Tuesday, October 27 - 7pm

💻 Zoom link: https://bit.ly/amend3iofc

10/22/2026

Our recent Walking & Talking Tour of North Church Hill this past weekend was full of learning, exploration, and fellowship. Many thanks to the Valentine, our partner in this effort, and to the community members who joined us for this excursion, which was as historic as it was timely.
Stay tuned for future Walking & Talking Tours!

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10/19/2026

Radical action...in action! The 6th Annual Intersecting History Changemakers Awards recognized four individuals who are taking action and building a stronger future alongside our communities. Take a moment and enjoy these photos from our celebration.

Address

305 W Broad Street, Ste 325
Richmond, VA
23220

Telephone

+18043581764

Website

http://www.us.iofc.org/, https://linktr.ee/iofcusa

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