RICHMOND FIRST
A civic organization dedicated to responsible citizenship and the improvement of government since 1919.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Richmond First Program
Micheal Sparks, CEO, The Underground Kitchen Community First (UGK CF)
"Feeding Change: Where the Community Meets the Kitchen"
UGK CF is a nonprofit that supports food-insecure children, families, and seniors through community-based feeding and educational programs. It provides a source of nutritious meals to the food-insecure in underserved communities. Its culinary team and staff are dedicated to serving all groups within the community, promoting chefs and workers of color, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are often underrepresented in the culinary world. Our program will include lunch at Lewis Ginter in their Robins meeting room from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. You may also arrive as early as 11:30 am!
The Richmond First founders shared a common vision of creating an organization that would inform the public and political leaders about a broad range of civic issues, policies and solutions. The spirit of enlightened activism that initially inspired the formation of the organization in 1919 lives on in our current review of and involvement in current issues in the Richmond metropolitan area. During its 104-year history, the organization has provided nonpartisan leadership on a number of issues critical to the quality of governance in the region. Through its work, Richmond First (RFC) promotes responsible citizenship and governance.
WHEN ARE MEETINGS?
NEW - Monthly luncheon meetings are held at noon on the second Wednesday of each month at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Excellent speakers have long been the centerpiece of RFC's work. Known as a knowledgeable, informed group, our membership attracts respected, well-known leaders.
Speakers include educators, candidates for office, government officials, political analysts, and specialists in transportation, tourism, regional cooperation, health care, housing, and other matters of public interest.
WHO BELONGS?
Membership is open to all who want to stay well informed about community and governmental issues.
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn and to contribute to our region, RFC is the right choice.
IS RFC PARTISAN?
No, RFC strives to be nonpartisan in the selection of speakers and topics for meetings. Balance has always been a hallmark of the club and its leadership.
ADVOCACY:
RFC joins with like-mined organizations to advocate for good government and community development:
HOW CAN I JOIN?
Please check our Membership page for additional information.
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