Stories Outreach

To show we care for our fans and their friends and loved ones, we have initiated a program to put together free packages of (50) comics or (20) paperbacks for readers that are very ill or in the hospital. Eligibility will be handled on a case by case basis, and packages can be personalized according to interest and shipped free of charge to the recipient.

For more information or to inquire about eligibility, please email us at storiescomics@yahoo.com.
You can also 'Like' Stories Outreach's Facebook Page.

Henrico CASA Run

2nd Annual

SUPERHERO

RUN

5K Race, Kids' Run

The 2011 Superhero Run is a family friendly race that includes a kids’ mile for children twelve and under (parents can accompany child) and 5K race open to all ages.

The races were followed by a family fun event to raise our community’s awareness of the victims of child abuse living locally.
All net proceeds from the event benefit the Henrico and Chesterfield CASA Programs. The 2011 CASA Superhero Run was held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Villa.

Every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes!

NEW! Video of CASA Superhero Run

The Stories film crew went to St. Joseph's Villa to support the Superhero runners and capture the excitement of the event! Check out this video of the race!

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

During the best of times, parenting is one of the toughest and most important jobs in the world. When a family undergoes a crisis, such as illness, job loss, housing problems, substance abuse, financial difficulty and other stressors, it is often the most vulnerable members of the family, the children, who suffer most. During these difficult times, children who are abused or neglected must have a voice and someone to help ensure that the family gets the services they need. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) help protect children by ensuring that there is intervention when abuse is suspected, resources and support are offered to parents, and the child receives treatment after abuse has occurred. Without this three-pronged approach, we will never break the cycle of violence against children. Parents and other caregivers who have resources and support are more likely to provide safe and healthy homes for their children. A lack of support can cause even well-intentioned parents to make poor decisions that can lead to further neglect or abuse. Every year thousands of Richmond’s children will be abused or neglected. It is our community's shared responsibility to protect children from abuse and advocate for safe children and healthy families. To help break the cycle of abuse and neglect, please consider joining our team. You can help to ensure that all referred children have a CASA by running and fundraising during our upcoming CASA Superhero Run.

Real Life Superheroes

From the RLSH Website:

The Real Life Superheroes is a culture that works in a fun, exciting, and inspirational fashion to make the world a better place. We are using the iconicism of comic book superheroes to make a difference, inspire others, spread a positive message, and call attention to issues in our communities. The Real Life Superheroes work to make the world a better place by doing civic activities, charity work, public safety patrols, hospital visits, school talks, distributing wanted and missing person fliers, helping the homeless, community clean-ups, and more. From crime fighting to charity work real life superheroes seek to help make a positive difference in their communities.