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Packing Possibility: The Story Behind Backpack Buddies
Each year, thousands of families across Virginia face the challenge of purchasing the school supplies their children need…
Supporting a Community of Care: Q&A with Good Neighbor Village Executive Director Ryan Corrigan
In 1987, Good Neighbor Village began not with a building, but with a question shared by three loving mothers of…
Confidence on the Rack: How Clothing Is Changing Lives in Arlington
With winter in full swing, the need for high-quality, seasonally appropriate clothing for school-aged children remains as urgent…
How Backpacks of Love Supports Children Facing Weekend Hunger
For many students across Central Virginia, weekends can be the hardest part of the week. Without access to…
Tools of Engagement: Making Connections Through the Community Foundation
For more than a half century, Richmond’s Community Foundation has been on the philanthropic front lines. Largely through…
Highlighting Local Nonprofits Keeping Virginia Nourished This Holiday Season
As Thanksgiving approaches, kitchens across the Commonwealth are filled with the aromas of family recipes and seasonal dishes.…
Growing a Healthier Future in Richmond’s Southside
In 2019, Sheri Shannon and Amy Wentz heard a shocking statistic: Those who live in the Southside area…
Tiny Homes, Huge Hearts: The Story Behind Eden Village RVA
In Richmond, Virginia, nearly 700 individuals live without stable housing. Cathy Ritter is working to change that. With…
Alice’s Kids: Empowering Families with Dignity
“There were days I used to go to school wearing the same shirt every day, and there came…
Seven Nonprofits Working to Eradicate Homelessness in Virginia
Amid one of the coldest and snowiest winters in recent Virginia history, we’re reminded of the importance of…