Website: The JWC Foundation
Who we are: Our name stands for Jackson Ward Collective, and pays homage to our roots in Richmond, Virginia where the Jackson Ward community was once known as America’s “Black Wall Street”. At the start of the 20th century, it was one of the richest black neighborhoods in the entire country, pulsating with theaters, stores and medical practices. This is where Maggie L. Walker founded St. Luke’s Penny Savings Bank, one of the first Black-owned banks in the nation and gave Black entrepreneurs access to capital. This is where Black people came not just to live, but to thrive.
We intend to replicate that story of Black success and echo the spirit of Black entrepreneurship throughout the Richmond region, Virginia and beyond. And we know that we can do this best when we join together.
What we’re looking for: Books + Balances is one of our signature programs, open to any business owner who manages their own bookkeeping. It is essentially financial co-working. Offered on the 1st Wednesday of each month, we encourage those business owners to come, work on closing out their books, and we have a bookkeeper, accountant or CPA on hand to answer questions if they arise.
The volunteer opportunity is specifically for bookkeepers, accountants, or CPAs to be available and willing to help with those questions. It is about a 2.5-hour commitment, usually held in a library conference room, and they are welcome to do their own work when there are no questions.
Please contact Rasheeda Creighton, Executive Director rasheeda@thejwcfoundation.org