ASK stands for Assistance, Support, Kindness and has been serving the Richmond community since 1975. ASK's mission is to make life better for children with cancer and their families across Virginia by providing family and financial support, education assistance, and meaningful opportunities for community and connection to make a cancer diagnosis less isolating. The vision of ASK is of a Virginia where every child and family diagnosed with pediatric cancer has the support and resources they need to get through treatment and beyond, with ASK there every step of the way.

SCANs mission is to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect throughout the Greater Richmond area by protecting children, promoting positive parenting, strengthening families and creating a community that values and cares for its children.

Childrens Hospital Foundation is dedicated to funding and advocating for pediatric initiatives that improve the status of health care and the quality of life for children in our region. The Foundation provides support for the programs and initiatives of Childrens Hospital of Richmond at VCU and the children it serves each year, as well as other pediatric health care programs in the community. Whether it is time, skills or financial support, the gifts of the community are truly what enable Childrens Hospital Foundation to continue our mission of supporting children and families in the area.

Childhood hunger is rising - but together, we can change that. Every day, Feed More works tirelessly across 29 counties and 5 cities to deliver healthy food to kids and teens who need it most. Through partnerships with local schools and community organizations, we create kid-focused food distributions that put nourishing meals directly into the hands of children. These efforts ensure that every child has the fuel they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

With more than 55 years of service, Feed More transforms compassion into action for Central Virginia’s youngest neighbors. Our commitment is simple but powerful: we very child should have access to nutritious food. By supporting Feed More, you’re helping to build a stronger, healthier future - one meal, one child, one community at a time.

FRIENDS operates two multi-service licensed child development centers in Richmond currently serving nearly 1,000 children, ages six weeks to 17 years of age, through a broad array of services. FRIENDS children gain critical literacy and developmental skills needed to succeed in school and in life. Additionally, children achieve a greater understanding an appreciation of their community and the world around them.

Richmond Friends of the Homeless provides nourishing meals and services seven day a week to hungry men, women and children in our community. Our three program sites located in impoverished neighborhoods work hard to alleviate hunger, improve nutritional status and offer much needed additional services, especially for the many children we see each day.

Henrico CASA advocates in court for a child's best interests and seeks to educate the community concerning the needs of abused and neglected children. Our vision is that all children in Henrico County live in safe and stable homes.

RMHC's vision is for every family whose child needs access to specialty care in RVA has world-class temporary housing and support services and the opportunity to be actively involved in their child’s care.

Beyond Boundaries specializes in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.

At Better2gether, we walk alongside families raising children with complex medical needs—providing support where it’s often missing. We don’t focus on a single diagnosis. Instead, we serve families navigating multiple rare and chronic illnesses by offering emotional support, practical resources, and a strong sense of community. Our programs ease the burden of caregiving, reduce isolation, and remind families they are never alone.

Children's Home Society's mission is to build strong, permanent families and lifelong relationships for Virginia’s at-risk children. CHS is proud to reflect on 116 years of experience and is inspired to serve the children and families of today.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is accountable for youth building social skills, increasing academic achievement, and creating healthy lifestyles.

Sportable creates opportunities to make sports accessible for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments year-round. By fostering a fun, inclusive, competitive, and accessible environment, Sportable transforms the lives of athletes and frees them to see beyond their disabilities, enhances their peer relationships and helps them to reach their personal finish line.

L.A.U.N.C.H. For Life's mission is to empower and enable young men  in need of positive male role models to L.A.U.N.C.H into adulthood with resilience, compassion, and self-worth. 

Little Hands Virginia's mission is to ensure young children (newborn to three years old) in need of support have the essentials needed from birth to improve outcomes for life. Little Hands Virginia helps bridge the critical gap in access to diapers and essentials items, so that every child can have a clean, healthy start in life. Access to essentials alleviates stress, empowers parents, and supports children's development, fostering happy and healthy families. Last year, Little Hands provided over 1 million diapers to families in the Richmond region. 

Our Amazing Fighters is committed to raising awareness, providing support, and spreading joy to kids and their families in the fight against pediatric cancer.

HopeFor Learning provides reading materials and supplies to underprivileged children from kindergarten through fifth grade and, through tutoring and mentoring, encourages them to discover the lifelong joy of literacy.  We believe every child should have the same opportunity to read and write and access to a strong literacy curriuculum during the early school years.  

We support, empower, and build connections to improve the lives of all in our local autism community. The mission of the Autism Society of America is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

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