Celebrate Marriage is an annual event held in Richmond in February around  Valentine's Day . We began this broad-based community wide event in 2004 to celebrate and promote healthy marriages in our communities.

 

Celebrate Marriage 

Richmond 2010

 "to celebrate and promote healthy marriages in our communities"

Community wide Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage coming August 20-21, 2010. Many congregations collaborating to provide a large enrichment event.  We provide a DEV "Tale of Two Brains" to show to a group in your congregation on your schedule. Call to become a partner church: 804- 288-3431   

2010 Richmond Activities:

  • Jan 13 National Marriage Week Webinar: Pastors, church lay leaders and community marriage Initiative Leaders and anyone interested: Details at www.marriagewebinar.org

  • January 29-30: Training for Marriage Mentor Couples representing several congregations

  • February 7-14:  National Marriage Week Proclamations by Mayor and Governor

  • February 9:   Clergy and Community Leaders Breakfast Forum: “Some Concrete Suggestions for Strengthening Marriages at Your Church.”  Speaker: Dr Everett Worthington, VCU Psychology Chairman. At Second Baptist Church 9614 River Rd and Gaskins Rd.   RSVP 288-3431

  • February 19:  Choose Respect: Teen Dating Violence Prevention Forum at Peter and Paul Development Center.  6-7:30 PM. RSVP 288-3431

  • February 23:  Clergy and Counselor Certification Training for PREPARE/ENRICH – one of the most highly regarded national marriage enrichment programs Information/registration Link here  

  • February 27: It Takes Two; Keys to a Rewarding Relationship – teaching couples the skills to create a lasting marriage (Tuckahoe YMCA)

  • March 27: Black Marriage Day workshops for couples, singles and youth (link)

  • February-March:        Relationship Smarts – a program promoting healthy dating/relationship skills to youth (Peter Paul Development Center)

  • TBA:  How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk (or Jerkette) – a singles seminar to teach healthy dating skills and traits to look for in a partner

  • Jan 23, Feb 6,   Boot Camp for New Dads at Henrico Doctors, VCU-MCV, Johnston Willis Feb 20, Feb 27: and Richmond Community Hospitals– new dads teaching expecting dad how to care for baby and mom, and setting the stage for involved fatherhood.

Ongoing throughout the month:

  • Tale of Two Brains marriage program in 20-25 congregations – a humorous but realistic look at the differences men and women bring into a relationship

  • Various healthy relationship skills workshops for singles, youth and couples

  • Public Awareness Campaign using radio, newspapers, TV and brochures. Featured on COMCAST Newsmakers and 30-second TV spots on “Commitment” COMCAST  

  • Responsible Fatherhood” kiosk displays at Richmond Public Libraries 

.....LIST YOUR MARRIAGE EVENTS HERE....

What have you done for your marriage today?  link here

 

We are very grateful to our Sponsors: 

                           (more pending)

 (call us to list your activities)  (Sponsorship opportunities below)

we ask you to join us in 2010.  

Sponsorship opportunities for annual Celebrate Marriage Events listed below:

 

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2009

Gold Sponsor                                                                  $  5,000

Silver Sponsor                                                                $  2,500

·        Logo included on program materials

·        Introduction at Clergy/Community Leader Forum

·        Prestige banner/sign and program recognition

·        Featured in PSA media announcements and press releases

·        10 Free passes (5 couples) to upcoming Couples Skills classes (Gold Sponsor)

·        6 Free passes (3 couples) to upcoming Couples or Singles Skills classes (Silver Sponsor).

·        All benefits listed below

 

A Bronze Sponsor                                                              $  1,000

·        Recognition on FTF Web site home page with 4,000-9,000 hits per month.

·        Website sponsorship listing for a full year in conjunction with the Celebrate Marriage 2009

·        Listed prominently on signage at selected events

·        FREE Lunch/Learn for business: “Healthy Relationship Skills”

·        2 Free passes to upcoming Couples or Singles Skills classes

·        All benefits listed below

 

Sponsor                                                                           $    500

·        Program recognition at the events

·        1 Free pass to upcoming Couples or Singles Skills classes.

 

Individual Supporter                                                $    1 - 499

  • Gratitude of a thankful community

 

Won’t you help us put first things first in our community.  Call 288-3431 ext 13 to become a sponsor.

 

First Things First of Greater Richmond is a 501(c)3 Non-profit community organization

For more information, call Tania at 288-3431 extension 11 or send your check to

First Things First, 5200 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226.

www.FirstThingsRichmond.org

Web site with 4,000-9,000 hits per month.

www.Celebrate-Marriage.org

www.FirstThingsRichmond.org

For more information or to get involved in Celebrate Marriage 2007, email

   bob      @firstthingsrichmond.org   with no spaces or underscoreor call 288-3431 x-13


 

 
 

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