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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…
Creating Safe Spaces with Side by Side
The city of Richmond illuminates in June – not with streetlights, but rainbows. An adopted symbol of the…
Quartet of Community-Business Groups Hold Session on Community Engagement
The latest installment of the Business Community Engagement Collaborative – a series of workshops and panel discussions created…
Phil-Ins: A Roundup of Nonprofit News (May 2024)
We’re back with Virginia nonprofit news! From workshops to life-changing grants and community investments, May was a busy…
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…
JP JumPers Foundation: JumPing In to Make a Difference
When James Perry “JP” Mines was diagnosed with autism at 2 years old, it set into motion an…
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…
Commonwealth Autism Ventures into Grocery Business to Foster Inclusive Employment
In a bold move aligning with its mission to address the challenges faced by individuals with autism, Commonwealth…
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…