RVA Rising is a group of non-profit organizations, businesses, regional institutions, civic leaders and everyday citizens who are working together to ensure that all people—regardless of race, ethnicity, background, or geographical location—have the chance to succeed. But what really makes RVA Rising different is the passion behind it. We are:

• Listening to local voices and getting as many diverse perspectives as we can.
• Encouraging the community to provide input, identify solutions, and actively participate.
• Putting politics and misperceptions aside.
• Breaking uncomfortable silences and moving past old grievances.
• Establishing accountability to sustain these efforts over time.​