There’s a lot to love this week, so we’ve rounded up just a few of our nonprofit Valentines to let them know we’re thinking about them. Here’s what you should know about Virginia nonprofits this month!
We’re loving ‘Loving’
Earlier this month, the Virginia Opera, in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony, announced it would present the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia. This powerful new opera tells the inspiring story of Mildred and Richard Loving, whose courage and love led to the landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down laws prohibiting interracial marriage in the U.S. The production will debut in Norfolk, Virginia, on April 25 and 27 with additional performances in Fairfax, Virginia, on May 3 and 4, and in Richmond, Virginia, from May 9-11.
Half-a-million dollars to keep Virginians healthy
It’s advocacy season and we see you, nonprofits! There are all kinds of things on the house and senate dockets this year, and for the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (a client of The Hodges Partnership), it has been a busy period of having its funding ask heard across Virginia. With over 30 stories placed so far, the association is hoping each chamber will maintain the funding that’s currently on the table to serve more Virginians in need of care. Virginia Mercury has a great story on the issue and advocacy work.
Little acts of kindness for Little Bricks Charity
Little Bricks Charity is based in Chesapeake, but it delivers LEGO and building sets to children’s hospitals across the U.S. by van. But, when misfortune hit and the van was out of commission, Russell Cassava took to TikTok for help. Cassava’s plea was heard by the owners of Precision Tune Auto Care in Chesterfield. CBS6 has the full heart-warming story.
We do NOT love this…
But it’s important to address. The Partnership for Housing Affordability has called on businesses to take action following a harrowing report that showed Richmonders needed to make $122,866 to afford the 2024 median price of a home (which was $410,000). Axios Richmond has the full story and highlights some key statistics – like many essential workers make between $25,590 and $61,797.
