Kinfolk RVA

Since 2011, Kinfolk has been transforming marginalized communities in the east end of Richmond. The vision? To take neighborhoods seen as poor, blighted, and desolate and transform them into vibrant communities. How? By teaching residents self-sufficiency through programs that encourage empowerment, employment, health, wellness, and community involvement.

Through grassroots efforts Kinfolk has developed over 32 partnerships and collaborations that address community needs in these disadvantaged neighborhoods. By addressing these economic and health disparities that adversely effect Black communities, Kinfolk has improved and transformed the quality of life for thousands of residents. 


Our work  

Community Gardens -

MLK Middle School/Restorative Urban Garden Space

Faith Community Baptist Church Garden of Hope and Faith

Burton Homestead Freedom Farm 

Charles S. Gilpin Urban Farm/Gilpin Court Public Housing Community

Campaigns - 

"Keepin It Real Healthy" Health Education - A partnership with Richmond Redevelopment Housing Authority 

"Farm 2 School" -a partnership with 17 Richmond Public Schools 

Organizing - 

Community Unity in Action

RRHA Heat Crisis/Solidarity Rally

Marcus David Peters Justice and Reformation

Solidarity Rally against mass demolition of Gilpin Court Public Housing

Stop the Violence in Mosby Court



With your help Kinfolk can expand it's urban farm sites,  make the "Keepin it Real Healthy" a city wide initiative, continue development and implementation of workforce and social enterprise programs, as well as support community organizations and leaders that work towards creating equity, social justice reform, and the fight to dismantle systemic racism.