* This is a sponsored event.
Macaroni KID Richmond is teaming up with Tree of Life Stories in hosting the Soul Stir Youth Business Fair on July 12th at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen! This will coincide with the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen's Makers Yard Sale that will take place from 9AM to 1 PM.
About Tree of Life Stories
Tree of Life Stories caters to young authors and provides everyone with a chance to publish their own stories. This effort was started by youth author, Ira Thackeray. She and a team of friends created and published Soul Stir, the first magazine for middle school students. Soul Stir Magazine is printed annually and is currently distributed at Henrico County Public Libraries.
2025 Soul Stir Youth Business Fair
The Soul Stir Youth Business Fair is scheduled for July 12th from 10 AM to 2PM. Hosted at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Weinstein Sculpture Garden (2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060).
Tree of Life Stories is proud to present the 2025 Soul Stir Youth Business Fair alongside our amazing sponsors:
- YBE (Youth Business Exchange)
- Macaroni KID Richmond
- Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen.
This fundraiser fair has been set up to raise funds for:
- Writing workshops
- Creating foster care packages
- Empower kid entrepreneurs
- Raise funds for the next issue of Soul Stir magazine
What To Expect
- 23 vendors, including adult and youth vendors:
3 Dimensional Inc.
SBC events
CardioCare
T Moore Creations LLC
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Brain Buzz Games
Pastel Pastries
Call Federal
Tree of Life Stories
1 Vs a Million
Mathanasium
Gold Fish Swim School
Lightbridge Academy of Glen Allen
Tori's World LLC
Inspired Pens for you
Heezy
Snapology of Glen Allen
Bracelets and Chains
NewComer Narratives
Nathan’s Sand Art Studio
Elle & Ava
AFM
- Raffles
- Community Conversation, "The Future of Work: What it Means for Our Kids and Communities-and the Steps We are Taking Today", hosted by Erin Hicks, Grassroots Director of Americans for Prosperity.
Erin serves as the Grassroots Engagement Director at Americans for Prosperity, in Richmond, VA and surrounding communities. She came to this role in August 2022 where she focuses on mobilizing community support and advocating for free‑market reforms across key policy areas—including housing, education, healthcare, energy, free speech, and public safety. With almost 20 years in the policy and political industry and a track record rooted in empowering grassroots movements, Erin brings passion and strategic leadership to her work—helping bridge communities with policymakers to champion policies that foster opportunity and prosperity ensuring that local solutions are the northern star that guides the community goals.
What We're Looking For
- In-Kind Donations for Silent Auction
- Monetary Donations for Foster Care Packages
- Support our youth entrepreneurs by attending this event!
To apply, click on the link to register: Soul Stir Youth Business Fair - Community Fundraiser
For event details, visit here: 2025 Soul Stir Youth Business Fair
