The Phil VA

06/03/2026

Virginia Victim Assistance Network ensures that no victims of crime get left behind by providing crucial educational resources, advocacy and support. Read more about its work:

The Virginia Victim Assistance Network helps victims get the resources they need, while training advocates and lobbying for legal protections.

05/27/2026

From a tiny room with no windows to a permanent 16,000-sq-ft hub in Manchester, Studio Two Three's 24/7 accessibility ensures artists across the Richmond region have a place to call home. Co-Founder and Executive Director Ashley Hawkins talks about the rainy day that led to the organization’s biggest milestone yet and what keeps S23 motivated after 16 years.

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05/12/2026

If you’re looking for a good excuse to get out for the night, this is it.

Tech For Troops is hosting its inaugural Bourbon & Ci**rs event on May 22 on the James River, with a great setting, bourbon, ci**rs, music and it supports veterans right here in Richmond. Tap the link below to learn more. ⤵

https://techfortroops.org/first-annual-bourbon-and-ci**rs/

05/12/2026

Aging can be a wonderful chapter of life, yet prevailing stigmas and barriers often impact older adults’ ability to thrive and stay connected. We sat down with Betsy Archer, executive director of PositiveAge, to learn more about these challenges and the work the nonprofit is doing to transform the way we age. Read more:

Betsy Archer discusses the mission of PositiveAge Virginia, barriers for aging Virginians and how the community can support.

04/30/2026

Give Local 757, hosted by PCF Virginia, has already received 1,000 donations totaling $145,000, and the big day isn't even here! Tap the link below to learn more about Give Local 757, which takes place on Tuesday, May 5 across Hampton Roads.

The Peninsula Community Foundation's (PCF) 13th annual Give Local 757 regional giving day is taking place from midnight to midnight on May 5.

04/30/2026

Cancer impacts us all, including our furry friends. FETCH a Cure helps guide families through a pet cancer diagnosis and connects them to affordable veterinary care across the commonwealth. Read more:

Working with vet professionals, FETCH strives to build a community where no one is denied health care for their pets due to a lack of funds.

04/29/2026

Friendly City Florals in Harrisonburg turns floral waste into beautiful bouquets for people who need them most. Learn more:

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

04/23/2026

The Virginia Rural Health Association helps level the playing field for Virginians as they access health care. Read about its work:

The VRHA fights for equitable healthcare through advocacy, funding and community programs, ensuring all rural Virginians get the healthcare they deserve.

04/22/2026

Virginia Voice provides reading services and audio descriptions for Central Virginians who are visually impaired. Learn more about its mission:

Volunteers are the heart of Virginia Voice, a nonprofit that provides radio reading, radio distribution and audio descriptions for the blind.

04/20/2026

From out-of-school programming to advocacy and pathways to college, these three Virginia nonprofits are dedicated to advancing education and development. Read the full story here:

Learn about Virginia nonprofits working hard to ensure students have the resources and opportunities they need to be successful here!