Social Engagement
The Well Collective’s social engagement programs are grounded in mental health and social well-being, creating intentional spaces that foster connection, strengthen community bonds, and advance intellectual and cultural vitality. Centered on racial equity and collective identity, these initiatives serve as a foundation for community resilience and transformation.
Through intimate dialogue circles, large-scale gatherings, and signature events, we cultivate meaningful relationships across differences, celebrate diversity, and nurture a lasting culture of connection.
Dinner + Dialogue
Bringing people together over shared meals, Dinner + Dialogue features local chefs and regional food traditions that honor the community’s diverse roots.
These intergenerational dinners create space for meaningful conversations around collective action, personal well-being, and the power of connection.
Art and Culture Exhibits
Community-curated exhibitions, such as Race Richmond: I See You, build bridges across generations and cultures.
Each exhibit invites deep reflection and dialogue, fostering understanding, empathy, and racial healing through art and storytelling.
Community Events
The Well Block Party
Designed to address health disparities among youth in Richmond’s East End and South Side neighborhoods, The Well Block Party is a free community celebration that promotes wellness, joy, and belonging.
Each year’s content and location are guided by the needs and experiences of the preceding school year, ensuring the event remains responsive and rooted in community voice.
The Well Fest
The WELL Fest is a three-day, multi-venue celebration of well-being, culture, and collective transformation. Embodying The Well Collective’s belief that radical change is born from restorative healing, the festival centers love, justice, and collaboration.
Featuring intergenerational voices, from jazz musicians to community organizers, The WELL Fest honors Richmond’s cultural legacy as the foundation for shared healing and systemic change.
Collective Ritual
Collective Ritual is a 21-day communal journey designed to cultivate mindfulness, movement, and dialogue as daily practices for self-awareness, resilience, and connection.
Offered both virtually and in person, it invites participants into shared rituals that nurture presence, sustainability, and belonging across diverse experiences and backgrounds.