OCR Community Empowerment Group

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OCR Community Empowerment Group Revitalizing historically marginalized neighborhoods through culture, wellness, community engagement, and economic development.

Two days. One community. A weekend of impact.OCR Community Empowerment Group is bringing Weekend of Impact to Pocahontas...
10/04/2026

Two days. One community. A weekend of impact.
OCR Community Empowerment Group is bringing Weekend of Impact to Pocahontas Island.

On Friday, OCRCEG will coordinate improvement projects at public spaces to support a cleaner, safer, and healthier neighborhood.

On Saturday, join us for Community Stewardship Day as we work together on park and trail cleanup, bench improvements, and other community improvement projects.

🌱 Join us for a morning of service and help make a visible impact on Pocahontas Island.

📅 Saturday, October 17th
🕘 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Basketball Court Pocket Park, 800 Magazine Road, Petersburg, VA 23803

Register using the QR code on the flyer or this link:
https://bit.ly/ocrceg-serve

Pocahontas Island, WE DID THAT. 👏 We cleaned up, we learned, and we showed what community looks like. Thank you to every...
09/01/2026

Pocahontas Island, WE DID THAT. 👏

We cleaned up, we learned, and we showed what community looks like. Thank you to everyone who showed up for our Invasive Species Stewardship Day! 💚

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🌱 Tomorrow, we show up for our community and our environment!Join us for Invasive Species Stewardship Day as we work tog...
08/28/2026

🌱 Tomorrow, we show up for our community and our environment!

Join us for Invasive Species Stewardship Day as we work together to care for the Appomattox River Trail through invasive species management and community cleanup.

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Rotary Park at Pocahontas Island

👟 Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes for outdoor work. Water and light breakfast snacks will be provided!

Less than a week to go! 🎉You showed up. You shared your ideas. You helped shape the vision. Now, come see the final desi...
08/26/2026

Less than a week to go! 🎉

You showed up. You shared your ideas. You helped shape the vision. Now, come see the final designs and celebrate what we’ve achieved together as a community. 💚

📅 August 31
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Petersburg Public Library

Scan the QR code to register and join us!

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08/24/2026

You didn't just attend a meeting...
You helped shape the future of Pocahontas Island. ⭐️

You showed up, you shared, and you imagined. Now, we're ready to show you the final vision. 👀

🎉 Join us this August 31st for the final Master Plan presentation and celebration!
👆 Register using the QR code

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Healthy ecosystems need healthy communities... And the Appomattox River trail needs YOU. 🌿🤝 📅 August 29 | 9:00–10:30 AM📍...
08/20/2026

Healthy ecosystems need healthy communities...
And the Appomattox River trail needs YOU. 🌿🤝

📅 August 29 | 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Rotary Park at Pocahontas Island

Join us for Invasive Species Stewardship Day and help care for our community, one small action at a time.

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08/14/2026

One morning can make a difference...

Join us for a hands-on morning of cleanup, stewardship, and community along the Appomattox River Trail.

📅 August 29 | 9:00–10:30 AM
📍 Rotary Park at Pocahontas Island
🔗 Register through the QR code here!

When we show up together, small actions become collective impact. 🌱🤝

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The story isn't over.The Jarratt House is moving closer to restoration and historic recognition—but we need our communit...
08/11/2026

The story isn't over.

The Jarratt House is moving closer to restoration and historic recognition—but we need our community to keep it moving forward.

👉 Swipe to learn where we are and how you can help us keep the story going.

💚 Volunteer. Donate. Get involved.

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Two years of impact. Countless stories. One community. 💚From celebrating our second anniversary to community milestones ...
08/05/2026

Two years of impact. Countless stories. One community. 💚

From celebrating our second anniversary to community milestones and preservation updates, our June & July newsletter is full of the moments that continue to shape Pocahontas Island.

📩 Read the full issue by subscribing to OCRCEG's e-newsletter.

🌿 Join us on August 29 for Invasive Species Stewardship Day! Help protect the Appomattox River Trail through hands-on co...
08/03/2026

🌿 Join us on August 29 for Invasive Species Stewardship Day!

Help protect the Appomattox River Trail through hands-on conservation and community cleanup. Water and light breakfast snacks will be provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing.

📲 Register today scanning the QR code!

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236 Grove Avenue Suite C
Ettrick, VA
23803

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+18049372077

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