Previous events

August 2026

18th Annual Citywide Back to School Rally

P.A.T.C.H. had a wonderful time partnering with Dr. Shonda Matia Harris-Muhammed the Founder and CEO of Northside Coalition for Children, Inc. at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia giving out school supplies with other community members. We had so much fun seeing the kids having a great time. Next year should be extra special because we might have a big surprise for everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s Back To School event, stay safe and stay focused in school.

August 2026

3rd Annual Nubian Festival

On August 15, 2026 P.A.T.C.H. was invited out to the Nubian Festival in Norfolk, Virginia. We would like to send a heartfelt Thank You to a good Brother named Derrick who hosted such a wonderful event.

June 2026

Mt. Trashmore – Stop The Violence

P.A.T.C.H. was invited out on Juneteenth by PoolSide Cooking to attend their all important Stop The Violence event at Mt. Trashmore in Virginia Beach, Virginia. All who attended had a wonderful time. We are so thankful to PoolSide Cooking for always fighting for peace and safer communities.

December 2025

Community Celebration With a Purpose

Partnership with Mayor LaWanda Vincent Tatum of Lawrenceville, Virginia and P.A.T.C.H. was a fun event and such a great success. Many Thanks to the Mayor for giving P.A.T.C.H. the opportunity to share the gift of giving back with the Lawrenceville community. We look forward to many more events that we can work together. Thank you and Mayor Tatum you are the BEST.

Balling on River

August 10, 2025

5th Annual Back to School Bash & Balling on the River Tournament August 2025

Join us for a day of fun, games, and basketball tournaments. Activities include music, food trucks, and various games for all ages.

June 2025 Event

P.A.T.C.H.- 2nd Annual Gun Violence Awareness 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Event

June 14, 2025 was another success written in the books. Thank you to everyone for showing up for our youth. They enjoyed the day and had a great time. The work is never over to help guide our youth to make the best independent decisions in their life and create a safe community for everyone.

June 2025 Event – Video Gallery

June 2025 Event – Photo Gallery

May 2025 Event

P.A.T.C.H. wants to thank 20/20 Clear Vision Ministries and Delegate Mike Jones for inviting us to attend the youth basketball event on May 3, 2025. We had a great time and It was an amazing event.

Balling on the River in Portsmouth August 2024

Suffolk August 2024

Another event from August 2023

Event August 2023

A 3 on 3 Basketball Event

On SATURDAY – JUNE 8, 2024 Prisoners Against Teen Criminal Habits (P.A.T.C.H.) co-hosted and participated in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for the youth ages 5 to 18. We are still hard at work for our mission of helping children understand the importance of making the right choices in life and creating safer communities for everyone.

Group Photo

Donations

Donations are Appreciated.  Check or Money Order can be sent to the P. O. Box address.  Donations $25.00 or more are tax-deductible. P.A.T.C.H. is recognized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. TIN #93-1400561.

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