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NextUp RVA’s New Locator Tool Makes Youth Programs More Accessible Than Ever
Since 2013, NextUp RVA has built, bridged and mobilized a strong system of out-of-school time (OST) — which…
Leading Virginia’s Recovery Movement with The Chris Atwood Foundation
Chris Atwood was a beloved friend, son and brother who faced the challenges of substance use disorder with…
The F.R.E.E. Foundation Turns Limitations into Liberation
For many Virginians, access to mobility equipment can mean the difference between isolation and independence. The Foundation for…
Bridging the Gap: How the Virginia Rural Health Association Fights for Equitable Healthcare
Quality healthcare isn’t something that should be dictated by where you live. Yet, people in rural communities throughout…
Beyond Boundaries: Bridging Gaps and Building a Stronger Community
Nature possesses the incredible power to heal, motivate and inspire. Shep Roeper, cofounder and executive director of Beyond…
Empowering Neurodivergent Voters: Vote the Spectrum VA Helps Make Elections Accessible for All
As someone who self-identifies as neurodivergent, Andrew Markwalter understands the difficulties of navigating systems that weren’t exactly built…
Four Virginia-Based Nonprofits Serving the Hispanic/Latino Community
According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, the Hispanic population is the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority,…
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…
Circle Center Adult Day Services: Bridging the Gap in Long-Term Care
By 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 or older, marking the first time such a large…
Sylvia’s Sisters Fighting Period Poverty in Central Virginia
“Hey, do you have a pad?” For school-aged menstruators, that gut-sinking feeling of starting your period without the…