The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Richmond

MISSION:

GREATER RICHMOND AQUATICS PARTNERSHIP CHANGED ITS TRADE NAME TO SWIMRVA IN 2014. THE MISSION OF SWIMRVA (GRAP) IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR WATER SAFETY, HEALTH AND FITNESS, SPORTS TOURISM, COMPETITIVE AQUATICS, AND POSSIBILITY, FOR ALL RICHMONDERS. SWIMRVA IS BUILDING SOCIAL BRIDGES THROUGH AQUATICS THAT CROSS PHYSICAL, RACIAL, AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS. SWIMRVA IS WORKING TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY AS IT RELATES TO AQUATICS IN THE RICHMOND REGION BY FOCUSING ON UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. 70 PERCENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN DO NOT LEARN HOW TO SWIM AND A STAGGERING 50% OF THE POPULATION IN THE UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO SWIM. 78 PERCENT OF CHILDREN FROM HOUSEHOLDS WITH INCOME BELOW 50,000 DO NOT LEARN HOW TO SWIM AND DROWNING IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH FOR ALL CHILDREN. SWIMRVA IS WORKING TO STOP THE CYCLE OF NON-SWIMMING GIVING RICHMOND RESIDENTS AN AVENUE FOR HEALTH EQUITY IN ALL CORNERS OF THE OUR REGION.

MISSION:

PROMOTE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS FOR EVERYONE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION, LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY WITH THE GOAL OF SECURING FREEDOM AND EQUALITY FOR ALL.

MISSION:

THE DAILY PLANET, INC. IS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, RESPITE, URGENT CARE AND OUTREACH SERVICES ACROSS MULTIPLE SITES TO ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF THEIR INCOME, HOUSING, OR INSURANCE STATUS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY CORPORATION AND RELATED ENTITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

THE VIRGINIA EQUAL HOUSING FOUNDATION WAS FORMED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS RELATED PARTY, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES MADE EQUAL OF VIRGINIA, INC., A 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE MISSION FOR BOTH ORGANIZATIONS IS TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO HOUSING.

MISSION:

TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, TO SUCCEED IN LIFE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide foundation-level learning for children (usually age two through five and four and one half or five respectively) prior to entering the formal school setting.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING SERVICES WITH FEES BASED ON THE FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY.

MISSION:

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INDIGENT THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF VIRGINIA.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in soccer. Coaching, access to a soccer field, soccer equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on scientific research and inquiry or which engage in interdisciplinary science activities.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE JAMES RIVER ASSOCIATION IS TO BE GUARDIAN OF THE JAMES RIVER. WE PROVIDE A VOICE FOR THE RIVER AND TAKE ACTION TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF ITS NATURAL RESOURCES.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE HISTORICAL, BENEVOLENT, EDUCATIONAL, MEMORIAL, AND PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES.