> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.richmonder.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Richmonder presents: 25 in '25 - URL: https://www.richmonder.org/the-richmonder-presents-25-in-25/ - Published: 2025-07-13T21:08:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-03T13:28:27.000Z - Description: Meet the people who make us proud to be Richmonders. - Author: Richmonder Staff - Tags: Features, Events Part of The Richmonder's mission is to bring Richmond together through storytelling that spotlights the best of our community. So we asked our readers to nominate unsung heroes — the under-the-radar people who make our region a great place to live and make us all proud to be Richmonders. Did they ever deliver! We're excited to present our first class of 25 in '25\. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/99/06/99067822-fdfd-42b1-ab19-555c33eefb89/content/images/2025/07/25in25logo--2--1--1-.jpg) ### Honoree profiles: July 14: [Igmara Sanchez Prunier provides Latinos a space to grieve](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-igmara-sanchez-prunier-provides-latinos-a-space-to-grieve/) July 16: [Sally Holzgrefe started the Fan Arts Walk](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-sally-holzgrefe-started-the-fan-arts-walk/) July 18: [Ed Shibley's dedication to the Lebanese Food Festival, and his neighbors, spans decades](https://www.richmonder.org/ed-shibleys-dedication-to-the-lebanese-food-festival-and-his-neighbors-spans-decades/) July 21: [Jo White and her mission to save the youth of Richmond](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-jo-white-and-her-mission-to-save-the-youth-of-richmond/) July 23: [After 25 years in Richmond, 'Eddy the barber' is still living the American dream](https://www.richmonder.org/after-25-years-in-richmond-eddy-the-barber-is-still-living-the-american-dream/) July 25: [Rivka Swenson is looking out for Richmond's cats](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-rivka-swenson-is-looking-out-for-richmonds-cats/) July 28: [Emily McMillen is the thread that keeps Woodland Heights connected](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-emily-mcmillen-is-the-thread-that-keeps-woodland-heights-connected/) July 30: [Kate Mardigian walks the walk as founder of Jacob’s Chance](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-kate-mardigian-walks-the-walk-as-founder-of-jacobs-chance/) August 1: [Bob Argabright made it his mission to fix up a South Richmond park](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-bob-argabright-made-it-his-mission-to-fix-up-a-south-richmond-park/) August 4: [Brian Bills and Michaela Ross create new friendships through old traditions](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-brian-bills-and-michaela-ross-create-new-friendships-through-old-traditions/) August 6: [Ally Fisher connects Richmond with its inner child through Adult Recess](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-ally-fisher-connects-richmond-with-its-inner-child-through-adult-recess/) August 8: [Joseph Lowe brings horror movie lovers together ](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-joseph-lowe-brings-horror-movie-lovers-together/) August 11: [Keith Ramsey keeps bicycling fun during his group's Monday night rides](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-keith-ramsey-keeps-bicycling-fun-during-his-groups-monday-night-rides/) August 13: [Lisa Hearl is one of Richmond's most prolific volunteers](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-lisa-hearl-is-one-of-richmonds-most-prolific-volunteers/) August 15: [Karl Huber's work contributes to the flourishing of Byrd Park](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-karl-hubers-work-contributes-to-the-flourishing-of-byrd-park/) August 18: [Debra Sims Fleisher emphasizes age is just a number when it comes to staying active](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-debra-sims-fleisher-emphasizes-age-is-just-a-number-when-it-comes-to-staying-active/) August 20: [Rodney Hopkins goes above and beyond for people seeking emergency shelter](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-rodney-hopkins-goes-above-and-beyond-for-people-seeking-emergency-shelter/) August 22: [Marilyn Metzler nurses the underinsured back to health](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-marilyn-metzler-nurses-the-underinsured-back-to-health/) August 25: [Emily DuBose shines the light for women in recovery](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-emily-dubose-shines-the-light-for-women-in-recovery/) August 27: [In ways big and small, Jason Malone wants to bring fairness to the VCU campus](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-in-ways-big-and-small-jason-malone-wants-to-bring-fairness-to-the-vcu-campus/) August 29: [Bill Harrison wants all Richmonders to be able to have a pet](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-bill-harrison-wants-all-richmonders-to-be-able-to-have-a-pet/) Sept. 1: [For the past 13 years, Julia Warren Mattingly has celebrated RVA, in ways big and small](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-for-the-past-13-years-julia-warren-mattingly-has-celebrated-rva-in-ways-big-and-small/) Sept. 3: [Angela Jordan wears all hats serving high school students](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-angela-jordan-wears-all-hats-serving-high-school-students/) Sept. 5: [Lorenzo Gibson’s life in motion is a lesson in discipline and patience](https://www.richmonder.org/25-in-25-lorenzo-gibsons-life-in-motion-is-a-lesson-in-discipline-and-patience/)