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REAL LIFE We create pathways to attain and sustain a thriving life for those who desire change.

Our mission is to develop a relationship with each person we serve (as we refer to them, Lifers) that equips them to make the visible progress necessary for their personal pathway to a Thriving Life. Along the way, we engage the community and bring awareness to the needs of Lifers. Our work meets a standard of accountability we call compelling stewardship that allows us to engage Lifers with a level of service and financial effectiveness seldom seen.

What you say and what someone else hears aren't always the same.For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our Lessons from ...
10/21/2026

What you say and what someone else hears aren't always the same.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our Lessons from Real Talk with REAL LIFE series continues with Communicating Through Conflict.

Through Real Talk, participants explore how their experiences shape communication, recognize their own conflict styles, and develop skills for navigating disagreements in healthier ways.

From active listening to body language and conflict resolution, these are lessons we can all apply in our everyday relationships.

Swipe through to learn more!

Happy Meet Us Monday! Meet Abdul, a Life Coach with Project SAF (Safe, Alive, and Free)!Originally from the Bronx, Abdul...
10/19/2026

Happy Meet Us Monday! Meet Abdul, a Life Coach with Project SAF (Safe, Alive, and Free)!

Originally from the Bronx, Abdul was incarcerated as a teenager and spent more than 20 years in prison. Since returning home in 2019, he's become a Richmond business owner and community advocate, using his experiences to help others facing similar challenges.

"It feels very authentic. It is very organic. I feel as though I'm a part of something that I should be a part of," Abdul says of REAL LIFE.

We're excited to have Abdul on the team! Help us give him a warm welcome!

10/18/2026

We went bananas trying to get your attention. Did it work?

Just over a week left until REAL LIFE's Drive to Thrive Golf Tournament and $1,000 Rubber Duck Drop! ⛳🦆

Don't miss out! Register now!

Project SAF is growing its reach in Richmond's East End, thanks to our longtime partners at Bon Secours!Through a genero...
10/15/2026

Project SAF is growing its reach in Richmond's East End, thanks to our longtime partners at Bon Secours!

Through a generous new investment, we're expanding our violence prevention efforts in Richmond to reach individuals and families in the Creighton Court and Whitcomb Court communities.

This investment will help us grow our team, strengthen relationships, and bring additional outreach and support to neighborhoods impacted by gun violence.

We're incredibly grateful to Bon Secours for their continued partnership and commitment to building safer, stronger communities!

Happy Workforce Wednesday! This week, we’re celebrating Lifer Matthew, who recently earned a raise at work!Matthew works...
10/14/2026

Happy Workforce Wednesday! This week, we’re celebrating Lifer Matthew, who recently earned a raise at work!

Matthew works for a Richmond-area landscaping company, where he handles everything from mowing and property maintenance to mulching and detailing. He takes pride in his work, and it shows!

“I love working outside with my hands every day,” Matthew says. “And I love customer appreciation; it makes me feel humble.”

Matthew’s raise is a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and dedication. Help us congratulate him on this accomplishment!

10/14/2026

Our violence prevention team recently joined UVA students, professors, and community organizations for a conversation about wellness and the work happening in our communities.

Our Project SAF (Safe, Alive, and Free) Life Coaches shared their personal experiences, the work they do every day, and what brought them to violence prevention.

We're grateful for our partners at UVA and the opportunities they create for meaningful conversations, thoughtful questions, and connections between students and those working in our communities!

It’s Meet Us Monday, and we’re excited to welcome Kayleigh to the REAL LIFE team!As REAL LIFE Industries Development & O...
10/13/2026

It’s Meet Us Monday, and we’re excited to welcome Kayleigh to the REAL LIFE team!

As REAL LIFE Industries Development & Operations Coordinator, Kayleigh will support the daily operations and continued growth of REAL LIFE Industries.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Kayleigh moved to the Richmond area in 2016. She has a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting and brings experience in Human Resources and business operations, most recently at Capital One.

“I am excited to work with likeminded people towards the common goal of helping others and helping our community,” Kayleigh says.

Outside of work, Kayleigh stays busy with her two little girls and enjoys reading and board games. She also fosters dogs, although saying goodbye when they find their forever homes isn't exactly her strong suit!

Help us give Kayleigh a warm REAL LIFE welcome!

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Our experiences can affect us long after they happen, but they don't have to define our future.This week we're exploring...
10/11/2026

Our experiences can affect us long after they happen, but they don't have to define our future.

This week we're exploring trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and how they can influence the way we respond to stress, emotions, and relationships as adults.

Understanding the experiences behind our behaviors doesn't excuse harm. But recognizing those connections can help us identify patterns, take accountability, and make healthier choices.

As we continue recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite you to swipe through and learn more about how understanding our experiences can be an important part of creating change.

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” connects c...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” connects closely with the work we do at REAL LIFE.

Mental health, trauma, and substance use are often deeply connected. We know that supporting lasting change means looking at the whole person, listening to those with lived experience, and meeting people where they are.

At REAL LIFE, lived experience helps shape how we approach our work, build relationships, and support individuals on their pathways to thriving.

Because when lived experiences are heard, real change is possible.

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Richmond, VA
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