RICHMOND, Va. — Dozens of residents gathered outside the Calhoun Community Center in Gilpin Court for an ice cream social hosted by the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) and Richmond City Police Department. The event aimed to provide attendees with both ice cream and valuable community resources.
“This is part of several sort of community get together ice cream social that we’re having to bring together residents and those who are trying to bring security to the community,” Steven Nesmith, RRHA CEO, said.
The event featured tables from youth mentoring organizations to health and security resources. Ronnie Armstead with the Richmond Police Department emphasized the importance of these community gatherings…