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Sharing stories, lifting voices. The Phil VA is an online publication dedicated to VA nonprofits.

10/28/2026

Creating a safe space where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can dance and connect with friends, Step N Up offers a place to belong.

Step N Up fosters connection for adults with developmental disabilities through safe spaces focused on friendship, support and self-expression.

10/27/2026

F.R.E.E. Foundation of Virginia Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment & Endowment collects, sanitizes and gifts donated mobility equipment to low-income, uninsured or under-insured adults in Virginia. Find a location near you or discover ways you can support here:

The F.R.E.E. Foundation restores dignity and independence by redistributing gently used mobility equipment to Virginians in need.

10/26/2026

CHATS offers support through horse therapy for families with children on the autism spectrum. Read more about its unique model here:

Cole’s Horse Autism Therapy Station, also known as C.H.A.T.S, utilizes equine therapy to unlock potential and support children with autism.

10/22/2026

First Tee - Greater Richmond is teeing up the next generation of leaders, thinkers and doers through the game of golf. Learn how this nonprofit is making golf more accessible for Richmond youth and building valuable life skills beyond the green.

First Tee – Greater Richmond is making the game of golf more accessible for Richmond youth and building valuable life skills along the way.

10/21/2026

Meet Brian Macnair, CEO Kitchen of Purpose! He's using the power of food to change lives. Read more here:

Kitchen of Purpose is an innovative organization dedicated to reshaping futures through culinary training and workforce development.

10/20/2026

A Place To Be is creating community, belonging and hope through music therapy. Get up to tempo with its showstopping programs here:

A Place to Be, a Northern Virginia nonprofit, harnesses the power of music to make an impact. Through music therapy services, participants emerge with a newfound hope.

10/19/2026

Blue Sky Fund encourages young people to get off their phones and into nature. Learn how initiatives like the Outdoor Leadership Program helps build emotional resiliency and foster development:

The Blue Sky Fund helps Richmond youth explore the outdoors and their journey into adulthood. Learn about them and their OLI program here.

10/15/2026

Meet David Crisafi, founder of the nonprofit LAUNCH for Life. Pulling from his own experience growing up without a father figure, he created a positive space where boys connect with dedicated male mentors and learn lifelong skills. Learn more in our latest Q&A.

Founded in 2021, L.A.U.N.C.H for Life connects boys from fatherless homes with positive male mentors, empowering them to succeed.

10/14/2026

Friendly City Florals is not just repurposing flowers, it's sharing joy! Learn more about its mission here:

Friendly City Florals repurposes event flowers into fresh bouquets for hospitals, care homes and community spaces—bringing joy and reducing waste across Virginia.

10/13/2026

Backpacks of Love, Inc. works directly with schools throughout Central Virginia to eliminate childhood hunger by providing weekend meals. Learn more, including how to help: https://thephilva.com/2025/12/16/how-backpacks-of-love-supports-children-facing-weekend-hunger/

Backpacks of Love works to fight childhood hunger by giving students across Central Virginia weekend meals and snacks.

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