Announcing 2026 Community Impact Grants: Advancing Economic Mobility
The Community Foundation is excited to announce the completion of our 2026 Community Impact grantmaking cycle. This milestone marks the official launch of our updated grants strategy, focused on advancing…
Read MoreTurning Passion into Purpose: Pat McAleer’s 5,000-Mile Journey
For long-time Richmond resident Pat McAleer, retirement isn’t a pause—it is a launchpad. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Pat is stepping into his next chapter by embarking on a…
Read MoreBuilding Relief in Affordable Housing
How collaboration turned Henrico County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund from concept to catalyst Henrico County created the Affordable Housing Trust Fund with a clear purpose: to make homeownership attainable for the families…
Read MoreRonald McDonald House Charities of Richmond launches transformative capital campaign Edit
The Ronald McDonald House in Richmond was only the 16th of its kind in the world when it was established in 1980. It has now been serving families for 46…
Read MoreIntroducing Melody Porter, New Director of Economic Mobility Edit
As a part of their commitment to the growth of the Richmond region, the Community Foundation has established a new position: the Director of Economic Mobility. According to Chief Impact…
Read MoreAn Evening Exploring Philanthropy Across Generations Edit
On April 22, we had the pleasure of hosting Philanthropy Across Generations, an evening with Community Foundation fundholders who are anticipating or actively navigating what comes next for their adult…
Read MoreHow the Giving Store Turns Generosity into Immediate Impact
The Giving Store offers Community Foundation donor advised fundholders a simple and meaningful way to respond to urgent, tangible needs in our community. More than a traditional grant opportunity, the…
Read MoreBuilding a Legacy Through Education: Edgar Street’s Story
As Edgar Street approached retirement, he began to consider what he wanted to do with his finances. He had been considering establishing a scholarship of some kind. His parents had…
Read MoreMeet LeQuan Hylton, Chair Of Ujima Legacy
LeQuan Hylton is an accomplished man. He is a member of the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors. He also serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves and is a…
Read MoreMLK Day of Service 2026: Building Community, Together
February 17, 2026 | Each January, the Community Foundation joins communities across the country in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. not only through remembrance, but through action. MLK Day…
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