Lending Helping Hands provided over 600 Petersburg children with free school supplies during their 5th annual back-to-school giveaway event, helping families affected by inflation.

VCU Health hosted its second annual Mental Health and Wellness Community Day in Richmond, connecting families with free resources and services while breaking down barriers to mental health care.

Verizon Wireless stores across Richmond and Petersburg will give away free backpacks Sunday at 1 p.m. as part of the company's $3 million nationwide School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event.