Marks & Harrison is proud to sponsor once again Richmond's WE CARE Festival. This annual event brings the city's Northside residents together and connects them with positive programming to promote health, education, and community well-being. Now in its 20th year, the festival takes place September 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hotchkiss Field, 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd., in Richmond. This year's event will focus on housing, family outreach, and connecting residents with local organizations and community resources.
Organized by Fifth Street Baptist Church, WE CARE stands for Wellness, Education, Community Awareness, and Resident Empowerment. Marks & Harrison has supported the event for 15 consecutive years, continuing the firm's longstanding commitment to the Richmond community. The law firm's involvement underscores the critical role that local businesses play in fostering community resilience and addressing pressing social issues like housing and family support.
"We are excited to support WE CARE again this year, especially as the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary," said Marks & Harrison attorney Joel R. McClellan. "It's a great event that brings the community together and connects families with organizations and resources that can help." The free festival brings together local churches, businesses, and community organizations for a day of family activities, free food, giveaways, music, entertainment, and access to helpful resources. Marks & Harrison attorneys and staff will also be on site throughout the event, providing a tangible link between legal expertise and community service.
The implications of this sponsorship extend beyond a single day of festivities. By supporting an event that focuses on housing and family outreach, Marks & Harrison addresses underlying determinants of health and stability. Access to safe, affordable housing and family resources can reduce stress, prevent displacement, and improve overall quality of life. For a personal injury law firm, this aligns with its mission to protect the rights of accident and injury victims and their families. Since 1911, the personal injury attorneys of Marks & Harrison have protected the rights of accident and injury victims and their families. The law firm offers clients the legal experience and resources of more than 32 personal injury attorneys and more than 130 staff members, research attorneys, and in-house investigators. The firm has 14 offices throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC, with its main office located at 1500 Forest Avenue, Room 100, Richmond, Va., 23229.
For more information about Marks & Harrison, visit their website. To learn more about the WE CARE Festival and its resources, visit the Fifth Street Baptist Church page. The event not only strengthens community ties but also serves as a model for how legal professionals can engage with and uplift the areas they serve.
