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The ‘Five-Day Frenzy’ is Coming Soon!

The Community Idea Stations Five-Day Frenzy is coming! It begins at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, February 4 and ends at midnight on Friday, February 8. We’ll be giving away five fabulous prizes! Everyone who calls 1.800.476.8440 or visits ideastations.org/fivedays (active on February 4) and pledges support for the Community Idea Stations during the Five-day Frenzy will be automatically entered.

Save The Date: Community Idea Stations Business Connections Fall 2012

Connect your business with other businesses at the Community Idea Stations Business Connections Fall 2012 this October 18th from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. Located at 23 Sesame Street, Richmond, Virginia (23235), this exciting event will host businesses throughout the area, comprised of business professionals who enjoy building business relationships.

The Amazing Raise: A Success For Area Non-Profits

Thank you to everyone who participated in The Amazing Raise! Our community’s philanthropic spirit was on display as more than 15,000 donors donated more than $1 million to support 472 non-profit organizations in our community. The Community Idea Stations was proud to participate in this community-wide fundraising effort. Our mission is to use the power of media to educate, entertain and inspire.

“Keep the Momentum Going” Drawing

The Amazing Raise got us off to a tremendous start to our WCVE Public Radio Fall Membership Campaign. And as a way to say thank-you (and to maintain the momentum) we have all kinds of special gifts that you could win in our “Keep the Momentum Going” drawing. If you’ve already donated (pledged), you are already entered.

Watch American Graduate on September 22 and Help Local Students Stay on Track to Graduate

Only 75.5 percent of all high school students graduate, which means that one in four American students drops out before he/she finishes high school. That’s more than one million students per year nationwide. For African American and Hispanic students, the graduation rate is less than 65 percent.

Save the Date! Pledge September 19-20 and Help Us Earn Up to $30,000 in Bonuses

The first 36 hours of our WCVE Public Radio membership campaign coincides with the Amazing Raise, a 36 hour online giving challenge sponsored by the Community Foundation. Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday September 19 through 6:00 p.m. on Thursday September 20, your donation can help the Community Idea Stations earn some extra money - and the more donors who participate before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, the better our chance of winning a bonus.

Election 2012

Ask The Candidates Your Questions

What do you want to know about the candidates’ positions? Here is your chance to participate in the upcoming People’s Debate between former Senator George Allen (R) and former Governor Tim Kaine (D) by submitting your questions here. If your question is selected, it will be asked during the live debate taking place on October 8, 2012.

Raise a Reader This Summer!

Any time can be learning time, and summer is a perfect opportunity to raise a reader. Starting June 4th, the Community Idea Stations’ Ready To Learn program will be hosting the PBS KIDS Raising Readers - Summer program. This multi-platform learning initiative is designed to address the learning losses children experience when they’re away from the classroom – known as the “summer slide.”

Update: Carreras Jewelers Appraisal Event a Success

The recent appraisal event in support of the Community Idea Stations at Carreras Jewelers was a great success, bringing in over $700 in donations. Many thanks to the talented appraisers at Carreras and to our listeners who took advantage of this wonderful opportunity and supported their favorite station in the process.

Due to its popularity, another appraisal event may be scheduled at Carreras Jewelers in the fall of 2012. For more information, call Carreras Jewelers at 282.7018.

What is the Big Idea Challenge? Watch Our New Video to Find Out

What is the Big Idea Challenge?

Our fantastic volunteers put together this video to help us explain. Thanks to Lucas Krost of The Branching and Kevin Flores of The Flores Shop for leading this effort, as well as all of the crew and talent for helping us out.