November 1, 2024

Sustainably Eco is a nonprofit that seeks to grow a culture of eco-conscious living in Richmond. They invite you to bring your entire family out to the senior parking lot at James River High School on Sunday, November 24th from 11-2 for their market—featuring sustainable product vendors, live music, family-friendly activities, and vegan food truck options.

Sylvia’s Sisters is a nonprofit working to end period poverty in greater Richmond. Many people in our community can’t afford the period products they need to live their lives. Studies show that 1/4 of girls in our community miss school for this reason.

They provide period products to people in need in order to create a more equitable community so that all people can have the same opportunities. You can learn more about how you can help keep a girl in school online at sylviassisters.org.

ForKids is a nonprofit in Hampton Roads fighting for children and families living in poverty. They provide emergency assistance as well as long term solutions for economic stability.

They’re the beneficiary of this year’s Nor-FOLK Festival taking place on Saturday, November 23rd at Elation Brewery in Norfolk. 

The festival begins at noon, is family friendly, and admission is open to the public. The lineup features Tessa & Chance McCoy, Troy Breslow, and others.

More information is on Facebook at ForKids.

Agecroft Hall and Gardens in Richmond is presenting Yuletides at Agecroft, their annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 8th from noon to 5pm.

They invite you to join them at their 23-acre estate, located near Carytown, as they celebrate Christmas in three centuries.

You can explore Agecroft’s gardens and courtyards, engage with historic reenactors, and take a tour of their museum – and they’ll have entertainment, refreshments, and activities for guests of all ages.   

Since 2017, the Nancy Langhorne Foundation in Norfolk has been fighting cancer by funding early detection and research through ther Christmas benefit concerts and records. This year, they’re releasing Xmas in VA, a limited edition vinyl of 14 Virginia artists performing Christmas tunes, including Deau Eyes, Kendall Street Company, The LifeHacks, and more.

They’re also hosting their annual Xmas Benefit Concert on Saturday, December 21st at Smartmouth Norfolk, featuring DJ Williams, Natalie Cressman, and Grateful Jed. The proceeds of both will help the underserved in Norfolk and Richmond receive cancer screenings. You can learn more at XmasEveEve.com.

The Virginia Discovery Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum in Charlottesville that aims to foster intellectual curiosity and development among young children through educational and imaginative play.

This holiday season, they invite you to give the gift of play to a young family in your life by exploring their annual memberships. Virginia Discovery Museum memberships offer families with young children the flexibility to play at their own pace and on their own schedule.

Proceeds allow them to continue providing a safe, inclusive environment to explore, imagine, and discover together all year long.

The Blue Ridge Free Clinic in Harrisonburg offers healthcare for anyone with unmet medical needs, including primary care visits, medication assistance, urgent dental care, and eye glasses! They also have a navigation program to help their patients find other social resources they may need in our community. Their services are made possible by volunteers and donors in our community.

More information is online at BlueRidgeFreeClinic.org.