Announcements

Girls on the Run Central Virginia and Blue Ridge is hosting three upcoming 5k Celebrations representing teams of girls in grades 3rd to 8th to promote healthy, active lifestyles and social development. Their upcoming 5k dates are April 26th in Roanoke, April 27th in Charlottesville, and May 3rd in Lynchburg.

Girls on the Run is a nationwide and international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering girls to build healthy physical and mental habits that last long beyond the program. They aim to make a positive impact on girls’ lives in our community.

Proceeds from their 5ks benefit current and future programming for fall and spring seasons. 

Montessori School of Charlottesville is a non-profit Montessori School in the Charlottesville area. On Saturday, May 3rd from 10am – 1pm, they are hosting their annual Truck Touch Event at the Fairview Swim Club.

The Truck Touch is a family friendly event that allows children to explore some of their favorite trucks! There will be food vendors, face painting, a strider bike course and live music.

All proceeds will go towards increasing their scholarship fund so that they can continue to broaden access to early childhood education in our community!

Little Hands Virginia is a Richmond-based nonprofit that ensures young children have the essentials needed from birth to improve outcomes for life. 1 in 2 families in our community experiences diaper need, and that’s where Little Hands Virginia comes in, reaching over 10,000 children last year alone.

If you are a parent, your new and gently-used baby items can go to a family who needs them. They accept donations of diapers, clothes, baby gear, toys, books, and more.

Golf for Alzheimer’s Inc. is a nonprofit in Charlottesville focused on funding Alzheimer’s research in the Commonwealth.

They are hosting their Third Annual Bill Howard Golf for Alzheimer’s tournament at the Club at Glenmore on Monday, May 5. The tournament is an afternoon shotgun start followed by a happy hour and prizes in the evening.

Proceeds provide seed funding for local projects at the University of Virginia. They’re working on detecting, delaying, and preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Wall Opportunities and Wishes, otherwise known as WOW is a nonprofit helping meet the needs of Virginians with disabilities that cannot be met in any other way. 

WOW is partnering with Art on 1st Gallery in Roanoke for a Calendar Contest fundraiser! 

Art for All:  A Year of Inspiration will feature artwork that celebrates inclusion, empowerment, and community. All mediums are welcome and submissions are due by May 31st.

Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle is a nonprofit that promotes adult literacy in the Greater Charlottesville area through confidential one-to-one English and Citizenship tutoring.

They are recruiting compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to tutor adults in English speaking, reading, and writing. Additionally, many of their students are in need of support in preparing for their U.S. Citizenship interviews.

They are hosting Wordplay, their annual team-trivia fundraiser, at the Paramount Theater on Thursday, April 24, at 7 pm. Audience members are invited to play along while teams compete. Additionally, raffle prizes will be awarded during the event.

Rush Homes is a nonprofit in Lynchburg that creates affordable, accessible housing for families with disabilities and low incomes.

We’re hosting our 2nd Annual Parade of Play Houses on Saturday, April 26th. We invite you to bring your entire family out to the Lynchburg City Stadium for an afternoon of activities. This all ages event will feature four donated play houses, bouncy houses, story time, face painting, food trucks, and more.

Proceeds from this fundraiser go toward making sure that we all have access to the kinds of housing that meet our needs.

Anicira Veterinary Center in Harrisonburg is a nonprofit veterinary hospital dedicated to making veterinary care accessible for all pets. Their services are open to everyone, and by choosing Anicira, you’re helping pets in need.

Last year, Anicira helped 6,500 pets access veterinary care that their families otherwise could not afford, ensuring thousands of pets could stay healthy and with the people who love them.

Whether your pet needs a check-up, surgery, or dental care, their nonprofit veterinary hospital is here to help.