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Blue Sky Fund; Outdoors Without Judgement
In a world where everything in our lives seems to revolve around a screen, a local nonprofit seeks…
Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center: Lynchburg’s Outdoor ‘Third Space’
Concerned in 1950 about increasing neighborhood development in his Lynchburg community, local resident Bev Cosby asked, “Where will…
2024-2025 Commonwealth Fellowship Recipients Selected by Darden Foundation
For the second year running, two senior leaders from among Virginia’s diverse nonprofit community have been selected by…
Real Life Skills Make Real Leaders and R.E.A.L GIRLZ
One third of women in Virginia will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime. Tammie Mobley,…
Protecting Democracy: Support These Three Virginia Nonprofits This Election Season
Elections and democracy go hand in hand – without the former, there wouldn’t be the latter. For elections…
Three Nonprofits to Support this Mental Health Awareness Month
In a society where psychological wellness has historically taken a backseat, several Virginia nonprofits have stepped up to…
Nearly a Half-Million Dollars in Youth-Development Grants Announced by NextUp and the City
The statistics are as tragic as they are shocking. A total of 169 minors have been shot in the…
Second Year of Darden Fellowships for Nonprofit Leaders Announced: Deadline for Applications is May 15
When UVA’s Darden School Foundation announced that two fellowships for its prestigious executive leadership program would be available…
Restoring the Chesapeake Bay, One Oyster at a Time
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is one of the leading organizations in Virginia that works to restore state…
Connor’s Heroes: A Beacon of Hope for Families Facing Childhood Cancer
In the heart of Central Virginia, amid the bustling cityscape of Richmond, lies a beacon of hope for…