Service Dogs of Virginia
Because life can change in an instant
It takes 2 years and $40,000 to train a dog to become a service dog.
Since 2000 Service Dogs of Virginia has been placing service dogs at no charge to our clients. We need your help to ensure we can continue place these dogs that allow greater personal freedom and independence to those living with disabilities.
Client Didi: “Wylie is my best friend. The world is not made for people with disabilities, but Wylie and I are working on it.”
Please consider making a donation or volunteering. You too can become a life changer!
www.servicedogsva.org
Charlottesville Free Clinic
Paul Nagao; Dr. Marcel Durieux; Taylor Dorr; Carol Marsh, RN
Mission: To provide a volunteer-driven, community-based health system for uninsured and underinsured individuals in the greater Charlottesville area.
Do you have any exciting programs or events as we head into fall?
Year-round, the Free Clinic is filled with excitement from providing over 8,200 visits for medical, dental, and mental health care. With our new additional dental clinic, we are preparing to see more patients and increase our integrated care services.
But for the fall, we are excited about our 20th Annual Benefit Concert, courtesy of Coran Capshaw and Red Light Management, at the Ting Pavilion on October 9th. The Benefit Concert is our biggest fundraiser of the year and continues to provide an amazing night of music and fun to bring our community together in support of our mission.
(434)296-5525 frontdesk@cvillefreeclinic.org
The Center
Melanie, Front Desk Representative
Mission: We positively impact our community by creating opportunities for healthy aging through social engagement, physical well-being, civic involvement, creativity, and lifelong learning.
What’s the best way the Charlottesville community can get involved and assist you?
We are big believers in the Five Ts—Time, Talent, Ties, Testimony, and Treasure—and appreciate the many ways our community supports us, but we are particularly grateful for those who are generous with their Treasure. Unlike other senior centers, The Center at Belvedere does not receive any regular funding from local, state, or federal governments. Over 60% of our needs are covered by philanthropic donations. Our donors not only support our general operations, but make it possible for us to keep membership dues as low as possible and to provide no-questions-asked scholarships for membership, thus ensuring our healthy aging opportunities are accessible to anyone who wishes to live more years in good health.
434.974.7756
League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area
Lisa Hilgartner, President of the League of Women
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights to ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at the local, state, and national levels.
Do you have any exciting programs or events as we head into fall?
We are deeply involved in the Get Out the Vote campaign the general election in the fall to alert voters and inform voters on who is on their ballot and why it’s important for all registered voters to vote.
We start our fall season on Sept.14th (see our ad for details) with We Are the League , for those who are thinking of joining the League or seeing what we have to offer. On September 29th we are holding a Community Dialogue of Misinformation /Disinformation in the Media. Later Community Dialogues on Single Use Plastics, Engaging Young Voters in the Political Process, One Person-One Vote lwv@lwv-cva.org
EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.
EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.
Come join us for our first fall event: “WE ARE THE LEAGUE”
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights to ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
Saturday, September 14th, from 10:30am-12:30pm Northside Library, 550 W Rio Rd.,22901
Listen to what our League offers members, our issues and actions to help voters and their families. Talk to our directors!
We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at the local, state, and national levels.
JOIN US IN OUR MISSION!
Our goal? To shape better communities through civic engagement.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights to ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
WE DO NOT ENDORSE OR OPPOSE ANY POLITICAL PARTY OR CANDIDATE(S) FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation at the local, state, and national levels.
Our goal? To shape better communities through civic engagement
We are committed to applying the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of our operations and activities.
WE DO NOT ENDORSE OR OPPOSE ANY POLITICAL PARTY OR CANDIDATE(S) FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
We are committed to applying the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of our operations and activities.
We support government policies that apply these principles in addressing social, environmental, and economic problems in our communities.
We support government policies that apply these principles in addressing social, environmental, and economic problems in our communities.
We hold government officials accountable for decision-making that promotes widespread informed civic participation.
We hold government officials accountable for decision-making that promotes widespread informed civic participation.
Learn more about what we do at our website lwv-cva.org and Facebook page.
Find out more on our website lwv-cva.org
JOIN US IN OUR MISSION!
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and X. Email us at lwv@lvw-cva.org.
Contact us: lwv@lwv-cva.org
Mission: JMRL fosters personal growth and lifelong learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.
Do you have any exciting programs or events as we head into fall?
The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is scheduled for October 5 - 13 at the site of the old Northside Library at Albemarle Square Shopping Center. The Pre-Sale for Members will be held on Friday, October 4. Sign up to become a member at this event or online at jmrlfriends.org. Proceeds of the Friends book sale support library programming for children, teens, and adults at every JMRL branch.
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Library Director David Plunkett (Photo credit: Eze Amos)
United Way of Greater Charlottesville Ravi Respeto, President & CEO
At United Way of Greater Charlottesville, we envision a community where every person and family can thrive. Through direct services for families, grants for small businesses, partnerships with local organizations and nonprofits and more, we bring our community together, so all individuals and families get what they need to achieve their full potential.
How does your nonprofit represent and support the Charlottesville area?
United Way of Greater Charlottesville helps provide access to high-quality early education as well as financial stability resources and programs for families in our community who need them the most. We’ve seen firsthand how factors such as access to quality childcare or having a reliable vehicle directly impact a family’s ability to thrive in our area, and we work to implement fair and scalable solutions to these challenges.
We take pride in having a diverse and empathetic staff, Board of Directors, and community partners who come from a myriad different backgrounds, walks of life, and neighborhoods in the Greater Charlottesville area. Having a variety of perspectives guiding what we do ensures that we fully understand all the complexities of our community and the different obstacles people may face.
As a result, we have been proud to lead innovative programs that work to accomplish our goals with the help of community partners, and we look forward to continuing to empower our neighbors and community in 2025 and beyond.
Meals on Wheels
Student volunteer from Enactus at UVA delivering to our client, George
Join us for a catered reception and evening of live music and mission to benefit Meals on Wheels!
Raffle for over $3000 in Dining Gift Cards
UVA Football and Basketball Facility Tours
Dave Matthews Band Signed Poster and Album
At Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle, our mission is to extend a compassionate hand to our community’s most vulnerable individuals. Since 1977, we have been dedicated to providing hot, nutritious meals and essential wellness checks to those who struggle with food accessibility or preparation.
What’s the best way the Charlottesville community can get involved and assist you?
We are always looking for more volunteers! In just one hour, you can help pack and deliver lunch for your homebound neighbors, explore different areas of Charlottesville, and support your community. Make it a weekly event or come in as a substitute whenever you’ve got a spare morning, we’d love to have you!
434-293-4364
volunteer@cvillemeals.org or info@cvillemeals.org
www.cvillemeals.org
Public Education Foundation Students from Explore Learning STEAM Camp
Our Mission: Through our passion for public education, we support more than 17,000 students in Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville to grow and thrive in all academic disciplines by providing resources and opportunities with the help of the community and local businesses.
How does your nonprofit represent and support the Charlottesville area?
The Public Education Foundation of Charlottesville-Albemarle (PEFCA) has played a vital role in meeting the educational needs of Albemarle and Charlottesville’s children since 2004.
Live Music and Theater Tickets Outer Banks and Chesapeake Bay Vacations
Chesapeake Bay Vacations
Unique Local Winery and Restaurant Experiences ...and MORE!! Dining Gift Cards and Facility Album and Tickets
PEFCA is a nonprofit (501(c)(3) organization providing Albemarle County Public Schools and Charlottesville City Schools with additional education programs, financial resources, and support to increase student achievement. Through community involvement and support PEFCA strives to ensure that every child in our two public school districts has access to educational experiences that prepare them for success, that every teacher has the resources to educate effectively, and that every administrator can provide exemplary support and leadership.
Contact Penny Harrison, Executive Director to get involved!
www.PEFCA.org
Vote songs into the setlist! PRODUCER
Unique Local Winery ...and MORE!! ROCK STAR SPONSORS
To serve a hot, nutritious meal, a friendly visit, and a vital wellness check to our community’s most vulnerable. With each delivery, we offer a lifeline of care, community, and connection to those who struggle to access or prepare food for themselves. VISIT CVILLEMEALS.ORG Tickets On Sale AUGUST 21
Botanical Garden of the Peidmont Executive Director Jill Trischman-Marks
The mission of the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont is to welcome all community members and visitors to engage in nature, to inspire learning through the beauty and importance of plants, to advance sustainability, and to promote human and environmental well-being.
How does your nonprofit represent and support the Charlottesville area?
The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont brings people of all ages and backgrounds together as a community to celebrate and nurture our native flora and fauna. BGP presents affordable, engaging programming to provide educational and inspirational experiences for all ages and provides access to the Garden and its natural spaces for exploration, observation, and restoration. This urban oasis embraces inclusion by inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the Garden whether they be visitors, supporters, volunteers, or staff, to further our goal of being a place that promotes human and environmental well-being.
piedmontgarden.org
