Friendship Circle of Virginia

⛳ What a fantastic Teen Scene at Monster Mini Golf in partnership with the Virginia Down Syndrome Association!

We had an absolute blast spending Sunday afternoon with friends.

A huge thank you to our amazing teen friends for bringing their energy and enthusiasm, and to our adult volunteers for helping make the day such a success.

We love creating opportunities for teens of all abilities to come together, build friendships, and enjoy meaningful experiences alongside one another!

⏰ Tomorrow! There's Still Time to Register!

Join Friendship Circle for a special morning of connection, encouragement, and community as the Special Fathers Network U.S. Tour comes to Richmond.

Hear from author and podcast host David Hirsch, enjoy special guest speaker Jeff Katz, connect with other parents and caregivers, and enjoy a complimentary catered breakfast.

📖 All attendees will receive a free copy of Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide for 21st Century Dads.

Register today at fcva.org and join us tomorrow!

Happy from Friendship Circle!

Today we’re celebrating all of the incredible friendships that bring joy, connection, and light into our community. Every shared smile, laugh, and moment of support makes a difference and we’re grateful for each and every one of them.

📣 This Wednesday!

Join Friendship Circle for a special morning of connection, support, and community as the Special Fathers Network U.S. Tour comes to Richmond.

Parents, caregivers, and family members are invited to hear from author and podcast host David Hirsch, connect with local mentor fathers and families, and enjoy a presentation from special guest Jeff Katz, CPS, award-winning multimedia personality and inspirational speaker.

📖 Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide for 21st Century Dads.

We hope you'll join us for this meaningful opportunity to connect with others who understand the journey.

Breakfast will be provided!

Register at FCVA.org

Teens are invited to come and hangout with teens with disabilities for fun and friendship this Sunday at Monster Mini Golf!

Enjoy minigolf and arcade games while helping create an inclusive space for all teens!

This Sunday, June 7 from 12-2 PM
Monster Mini Golf - Regency Mall

RSVP - friendshipcircleva.org/teenscene

This event is in partnership with the Virginia Down Syndrome Association.

Fathers, mothers, caregivers, and family members are warmly invited to attend this stop of the Special Fathers Network U.S. Tour!

Come meet local mentor fathers, connect with others who understand the journey, and hear from author and podcast host David Hirsch. Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of “Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide for 21st Century Dads.”

We are also grateful to our special guest speaker, Jeff Katz, CPS, an award winning multimedia personality and highly sought after professional coach and inspirational speaker.

A heartfelt thank you to our community partners whose collaboration helps make this event possible:

Ainsley's Angels in Virginia
AnswersNow
Best Buddies Virginia & DC
Better2gether RVA
Beyond Boundaries
Chesterfield County Mental Health Support Services
Commonwealth Community Trust (CCT)
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI)
Disability Benefits Guidance LLC
Family Lifeline
Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia
Sentara Health
Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation
The Tutoring Hub: Tutoring & Advocacy, LLC
Therapeutic Adventures, Inc.
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
Virginia Voice
Yellow Bus ABA

The Special Fathers Network is a mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs, now with more than 900 dads in 14 countries. SFN mentor fathers make themselves available to support and mentor fathers who are earlier in their special needs parenting journey.

You can register or sign up to be a community partner at https://friendshipcircleva.org/sfn

Check out the article about our upcoming event, “Special Fathers Network U.S. Tour Comes to FCVA on June 10,” highlighting a morning of connection, support, and community for fathers, caregivers, and families raising children with disabilities.

Read the article here:
https://www.reflectornews.org/our-community/special-fathers-network-us-tour-comes-to-fcva-on-june-10

Learn more about the event or register:
https://friendshipcircleva.org/sfn/