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 who keep the community running — and to prove that affordability and quality…
Read MoreHow place-based Learning deepens understanding of Economic Mobility in Richmond
Showing Up in Southside January 14, 2026 | Economic mobility is often discussed at a distance — through data, frameworks, and long-term goals. For the 2025 Giving Together Insights (GTI) cohort, understanding…
Read MoreThe Nelson Family Legacy
When The Next Generation Leads: The Nelson Family Legacy As the next generation of a long-standing family fund, the grandchildren of Dick and Judy Nelson are exploring their own passion…
Read MoreA Celebration of Black Philanthropy at the VMFA
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025 the Community Foundation gathered members of Richmond’s Black philanthropic community for an evening of celebration, reflection, and anticipation—honoring legacy while looking ahead to what’s next.…
Read MoreThe Hendrick Family Legacy
The Hendrick Family: Honoring their Parents, Strengthening their Community November 12, 2025 | For the Hendrick Family, giving back to the community is generational. Kathie Falls, the youngest of the…
Read MoreHoliday Family Philanthropy: Simple Ways to Give Back This Season
November 12, 2025 | The holidays offer a meaningful chance to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. And for many families, it’s also a time to think about giving back. During…
Read MoreFrom Global to Local: Ellen Duerksen’s Giving Journey
“It’s time to think about ‘where do you invest?’” Ellen Duerksen knows what she’s talking about. A Richmond resident, former business owner, world traveler, and dedicated philanthropist, Ellen has thought…
Read MoreGiving Season Strategies and Opportunities
Completing your 2024 charitable giving before year’s end can reinforce philanthropy’s win-win value proposition: you can check a task off your list by supporting causes and organizations that are important…
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