Founded in 1981, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is the largest organization alleviating hunger in western and central Virginia. Headquartered in Verona, VA, we serve neighbors in need in 25 counties and nine cities through distribution centers in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Winchester and Verona. We distribute nearly 22 million pounds of food annually to 109,500 people each month through a network of more than 400 community partners – food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, churches and other non-profit groups. We are a member of Feeding America, a national food bank association that supports 202 food banks across the United States. For more information, visit www.brafb.org. Together, we can solve hunger.

At People Places, we connect kids to families and a safe place they can call home. We pride ourselves on the support we offer our foster kids and foster parents on their journeys. We also have a K-8 Special Education day school called Pygmalion. As the industry leader in treatment foster care, we draw on 40 years of local practice and our own family of professional counselors and social workers, special education teachers, and managers to nurture families across Virginia and the country. Our strength lies in the relationships we build between parents, staff members, and the children we support.

Our United Way has deep roots in this community. We envision a strong, healthy and vibrant community that helps people rise above challenges to reach their full potential. We focus on school readiness, financial stability, and connected community so that everyone can learn, grow, and live their best lives. Data highlights an unfortunate reality in Charlottesville: nearly 25% of the population lives in poverty, placing us near the bottom of localities across the US. Of even greater concern, Charlottesville’s poverty rate has not measurably improved in 10 years. We are excited to continue to work with individuals and community partners to identify issues and allocate resources in order to create positive and sustainable impact. United Way of Greater Charlottesville serves: The City of Charlottesville, and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties in Virginia.

valley program for aging services is a health, wellness and fitness company based out of United States.

Piedmont Housing Alliance creates housing opportunities and builds community through education, lending and development. Our goal is to ensure that everyone in our community can have a place to call home. Founded in 1983, Piedmont Housing has helped more than 800 families become homeowners through financial counseling, education and down payment assistance. We have deployed more than $7 million in down payment assistance to home buyers, developed 64 single family homes and created and now own and/or manage 395 rental homes. We are a US Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution, a US Dept of Housing & Urban Development approved Housing Counseling Agency, and state-certified Community Housing Development Organization.

Senior Centers, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to serve older members of the community by providing programs and services which enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in the community.

Central WV Community Action, Inc. provides pathways to economic independence for all families by leading community initiatives that address the root causes of poverty. Program focus areas include early childhood development (Head Start), community transportation, financial literacy and emergency services (rent, utilities, and work supports), housing (home heating repairs/replacement, and more.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia offer a lineup of nationally recognized programs that address today’s most pressing youth issues. For more than 20 years, our core programs have engaged young people in activities with adults and peers, building our kids’ self-esteem and helping them reach their full potential. With locations in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Madison and Orange, our Clubs now serve more than 2,000 kids annually.

Seniors First, the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging Inc. is a non-profit organization serving seniors in the Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, Page, Warren and the City of Winchester.

Air Serv is a not-for-profit humanitarian aviation company, meeting the logistical and transportation needs of humanitarian aid providers all over the world.

Fauquier Community Child Care is an education management company based out of Rr 2, Marshall, Virginia, United States.