Over
$4.6M
raised to date from foundations, businesses and individuals.
$100,000
in matching funds provided by United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
$2M
in grants awarded so far to organizations assisting with emergency response
Launched with contributions from 18 regional foundations and businesses, the Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund is a coordinated campaign to provide rapid support for local organizations helping those most affected by the pandemic. As a community, we will get through this…together. Join us as we strive to do the most good for the most people.
For donations, you will be directed to a secure payment site hosted by United Way.
The Incident Management Team for the counties of Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover and Henrico and the City of Richmond is accepting donations from business, commercial and medical organizations. See what they need by clicking below.
HandsOn Greater Richmond is coordinating the collection of essential needed supplies for community-based organizations.
See what they need by accessing the Materials Inventory below.
HandsOn Greater Richmond is working closely with organizations providing essential services. Learn how you can help through in-person or virtual volunteering, and sign up today.
Created through a partnership between the Community Foundation and the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia, the fund is designed to mobilize and distribute resources to initially address immediate response. We help organizations and nonprofits that address critical needs such as food and housing access, health care, childcare, senior care, and safety supplies. As funds are collected, an advisory committee distributes grants where they can have the greatest impact.
To see grants awarded to date, click here.
To move resources quickly, the fund will not use a formal application at this time. Organizations are encouraged to share their needs, which will inform the grant advisory committee. Grants will be made on a rolling basis.
Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) organizations and public entities based in or primarily serving the Central Virginia area. Priority will be given to organizations that are serving those most affected by the health impacts of the COVID outbreak, and that have demonstrated an ability to deploy resources quickly and effectively.
If you are an individual seeking assistance, please visit 211 as a comprehensive source of locally curated social services. If you are a small business, you may wish to learn more about the Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program.
Under the developing conditions of a pandemic, we advise that you follow the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines for health and safety or visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management for more information.
For Individuals: Visit #211, a comprehensive source of locally curated social services.
For Small Businesses: Explore the Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program for Federal Disaster Loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters.
VCU COVID-19 Response Fund related to the pandemic at Virginia Commonwealth University
Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s CDP COVID-19 Response Fund
World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
– Sherrie Armstrong, CEO, Community Foundation
We’re a voluntary partnership that supports all 25 jurisdictions across the central Virginia region by managing emergency preparation, response, relief, and recovery.
Practice social distancing guidelines and maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others.
Thank you to our founding contributors:
