Give Where You Live
Support our local nonprofits
Charlottesville-area nonprofits set out each day with a shared vision: improving the quality of life for our community. They're doing all they can to create a better tomorrow. With our help, they can do even more. This is the opportunity for Hoos to get involved and make a difference.
So take the next step: Give where you live.
UVA students, faculty and staff can be good neighbors and serve our community during the 2024 Give Where You Live campaign, an initiative that connects the University with local nonprofit organizations. The campaign runs from October 2, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and members of the UVA community are encouraged to make direct donations to their selected nonprofit(s).
This campaign puts action behind UVA’s commitment to being a good neighbor and aligns with our institution’s original purpose: to serve others.
UVA has a strong tradition of supporting organizations in Charlottesville and beyond. This year, we want to ignite even more passion for local giving.
How to give:
- Visit our list of local nonprofits, which includes those traditionally supported by UVA employees and students. (If you do not see your favored organization listed, we encourage you to visit the organization’s website and donate directly.)
- Click the nonprofit’s link from the list and donate on the organization’s website.
Thank you, Hoos, for participating in the 2024 Give Where You Live campaign!
Lists of nonprofits:
- List of local nonprofits including those that have traditionally had strong support from UVA employees in previous campaigns
- Center for Nonprofit Excellence
- United Way of Greater Charlottesville
- Can’t find your choice of nonprofit? Use your favorite search engine to find the organization and give directly through that organization’s website.
If you have any questions, please email localgiving@virginia.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Charlottesville-Regional Nonprofits
List of 2024 Charlottesville-regional nonprofits:
Charity | Recurring Donations | Category |
|---|---|---|
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is reinventing and reimagining the role of the historical society in the 21st Century. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Albemarle Housing Improvement Program AHIP is a home-repair nonprofit exclusively serving low-income households in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, providing critical repairs to those in need | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
All Blessings Flow is a local faith-based nonprofit that provides medical equipment and supplies to needy families living with disabilities and serious health conditions. | Yes, monthly. | Health |
Appalachian Voices works to end harmful fossil fuel practices and advance a just transition to a generative and equitable clean energy economy. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Environment and Animals |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Inc We provide at-risk children with strong, reliable, professionally supported mentoring relationships that empower and inspire them during the most crucial part of their lives. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Serving 25 counties and 8 cities across central/western Virginia, BRAFB provides food to families in need through our network: pantries, food distribution, and nutrition programs. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Blue Ridge Youth Golf Foundation By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with character-building, we create learning experiences that help kids uncover their inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Other |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia BGCCVA offers after-school and summer enrichment that provides lifelong learning opportunities to children by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Human Services |
We believe that well-designed, well-constructed, beautiful buildings create opportunities for children, families, and communities. We are a nonprofit organization that builds and renovates homes, schools, clinics, and community spaces for disadvantaged people, both locally and internationally. Building Goodness volunteers come to us from the construction industry – they are professional architects, engineers, builders and tradespeople. Together, we build the places where children learn to read, where women deliver babies, where youth discover their talents, and where parents work to support their families. | Yes, monthly. | Other |
Camp Holiday Trails (CHT) is a year-round nonprofit camp in a natural setting at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central VA. CHT was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1973 and, since that time, has provided over 10,000 kids with medical needs the opportunity to experience a positive camp experience. Our Campers, and their siblings, aged 7-17, are welcomed from throughout the United States, with the majority coming from the Mid-Atlantic region. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Human Services |
Cape Ivy donates warm and cozy IV-friendly ponchos to children to provide warmth while in the hospital or during out-patient infusions. Hospitals are cold! | No. | Health, Human Services |
Caring for Creatures Foundation No-kill sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates homeless animals. We seek loving homes while providing quality care in a safe, healthy and secure environment. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Environment and Animals |
Cat's Cradle Of The Shenandoah Valley We provide financial assistance for spay/neuter of owned and feral cats; rescue/foster/adopt homeless cats from shelters; and provide pet retention/rehoming programs. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries, Inc. Abundant Life demonstrates God’s love through holistic community development in the Prospect neighborhood of Charlottesville. Whole-families, lasting relationships, K-12 tutoring, youth clubs, Bible studies. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Founded with a unique mission for dancer wellness, Charlottesville Ballet is a professional ballet company, dance academy, and nonprofit community outreach organization in Charlottesville, VA. | Yes, monthly. | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
The Charlottesville Free Clinic provides a volunteer community health support system that offers high quality health care to the underserved and underinsured population in the community. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Health |
Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, Inc. To provide continuously improving high quality emergency medical and special rescue services to the citizens of the Charlottesville, Albemarle and the University of Virginia communities. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Other |
Claudius Crozet Park is a 22-acre community-owned park providing affordable, quality recreational opportunities for residents of Crozet and Western Albemarle County. The Park includes athletic fields, an aquatics and fitness center, a dog park, and a .85-mile paved perimeter trail. We also host four festivals each year: Crozet Arts & Crafts (May, October), Sit, Stay Crozet (dog fest; September) and the Winter Brews Festival (December). | Yes, monthly. | Other |
Community Climate Collaborative (C3) C3 focuses on collaborating with each sector of our community, uplifting the benefits of taking climate action, and offering our community knowledge, technical assistance, and measurable solutions. Bringing local schools, businesses, neighbors, and local governments together to lead on climate, C3 creates a roadmap for communities to implement solutions and policies that accelerate climate action. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals, Public, Societal Benefit, Education and Research |
Community Investment Collaborative CIC strengthens our community and contributes to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing, and networking. | No. | Public, Societal Benefit, Public, Societal Benefit, Other |
C4K focuses on mentoring and STEM-skill building, empowering underserved youth with the 21st-century skills required to attend college, pursue careers, and end generational poverty. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Cultivate Charlottesville engages youth and community in building an equitable food system through garden learning, growing and sharing healthy food, and advocating for food justice. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Education and Research |
Cville Village supports the independence of older people aging at home by offering practical help and connection from caring volunteers. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
We are dedicated to saving dogs from a horrific life to one of companionship and love, and helping pet owners with medical needs. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
The EFN reduces food insecurity in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County by providing nutritionally balanced multi-day supplies of food, upon request, to individuals and families. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia This statewide affiliate provides training to Virginia professionals about seizures, patient services such as medication assistance, and public education to dispel the myths surrounding epilepsy. | Yes, monthly. | Health |
We rescue special needs animals (deaf, vision impaired, amputee, survivors of cruelty and hoarding cases) and rehabilitate them to be fabulous pets and therapy animals. | No. | Environment and Animals |
The Greene Care Clinic provides free health care, behavioral health counseling and prescriptions for uninsured adult residents of Greene County, Virginia. | No. | Health |
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville brings people together to build and rebuild homes and communities while catalyzing new pathways to safe, decent, affordable housing. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue, Inc. We take in horses, donkeys and mules in need, rehabilitate them and then adopt them to new carefully screened homes. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
Hospice of the Piedmont is a community-based nonprofit that offers care for patients with serious illness and their families during the final months of life. | Yes, monthly. | Health, Human Services |
Goals: Interpret, educate, and engage the community in the cultural and natural history of River View Farm, now called Ivy Creek Natural Area. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
JABA – Jefferson Area Board for Aging, Inc. JABA provides resources supporting seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers including meals, health services, respite care, Medicare counseling, community senior centers, housing and more. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Jefferson School African American Heritage Center The JSAAHC honors and preserves the rich heritage of African Americans in Charlottesville and peoples of the Diaspora locally, nationally and globally. | Yes, monthly. | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Our goal is to engage and impact the lives of those facing crisis pregnancy and risky sexual behavior by offering hope and sharing truth. | Yes, monthly. | Health |
Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle provides free, individualized reading, writing, and English language instruction to adults through one-to-one tutoring. This service is provided by trained volunteer tutors with the goal of adult students becoming better workers, consumers, neighbors, citizens, and parents. | Yes, monthly. | Education and Research |
Live Arts is a volunteer-powered theater in Charlottesville, Virginia that provides extremely high-caliber productions, youth education programming, and community events for audiences across Central Virginia. | Yes, monthly. | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Inc. Loaves & Fishes provides 100+ lbs. of nourishing groceries, including fresh produce, milk, eggs, and meat, to anyone who comes to the pantry for assistance. | Yes, monthly. | Health, Human Services |
Via the pillars of Spirituality, Education, Exercise, and Community, and services of Motivational Speaking Presentations and Mentoring, we help young people succeed. | No. | Human Services |
Madison House facilitates student-led volunteer programs that address the needs of Charlottesville-Albemarle community members, in partnership with the University of Virginia and 100+ non-profit organizations. | Yes, monthly. | Public, Societal Benefit |
Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle Meals on Wheels provides a hot, nutritious meal and wellness check to those who struggle with food accessibility or preparation, promoting health, independence, and connection. | Yes, monthly. | Health |
Mediation Center of Charlottesville MCC provides affordable and accessible dispute resolution services through mediation and education in order to transform conflict into an opportunity for growth and change. | Yes, monthly. | Public, Societal Benefit |
Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) The Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) provide pathways toward prosperity by educating, inspiring, and advocating for those in need. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Human Services |
To provide free peer support for adults who acknowledge that they are experiencing challenges with mental health, substance use, or trauma. | No. | Unknown/Other |
Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc Piedmont CASA provides trained volunteers who act as court-appointed advocates on behalf of child victims of abuse and neglect to promote safety, permanence, and stability. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Public, Societal Benefit, Public, Societal Benefit |
Piedmont Housing Alliance is dedicated to improving financial outcomes for individuals and families by offering innovative affordable housing solutions throughout the greater Charlottesville region. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Human Services |
ReadyKids supports historically marginalized children/families in Charlottesville and the five surrounding counties by promoting kids’ well-being through counseling, family support, and early learning opportunities. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
The Rivanna Conservation Alliance works with the community to conserve the Rivanna River and its tributaries through water quality monitoring, restoration, education, and advocacy. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Environment and Animals |
The Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary helps wild animals and their habitats thrive through a unique harmony of wildlife rehabilitation, public education, and community collaboration. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlottesville Inc. Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville provides essential services that remove financial and support barriers, strengthen families through resources, and promoting healing when children need healthcare. | No. | Human Services |
Serenity Farm Equine Sanctuary To provide rescue, rehabilitation and training to unwanted horses in Virginia. Offer Equine-assisted services to individuals with disabilities. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
Service Dogs of Virginia raises, trains and places dogs to assist individuals with disabilities in order to enhance their personal freedom and independence. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Health, Human Services |
Sexual Assault Resource Agency SARA is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency working to eliminate sexual violence and its impacts through education, advocacy, and support services. | Yes, monthly. | Health, Human Services, Public, Societal Benefit |
The Shelter for Help in Emergency provide trauma-informed, comprehensive services to survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence including shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
SPCA - Charlottesville-Albemarle Spay/neuter Rabies vaccinations Microchip clinics Community Cat program Pet food pantry Lost & found Compassionate Care Clinics | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Environment and Animals |
Our mission is to identify and support highly motivated individuals who face challenges that prevent their progress toward an overall life purpose or goal. | Yes, monthly. | Public, Societal Benefit |
Our life-saving mission is to rescue domestic animals in Fluvanna County, Virginia from cruelty, neglect, and abandonment and to place them in good, loving, permanent homes. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
The Fountain Fund increases economic opportunities for formerly incarcerated people to improve their lives and remain in their communities by providing low-interest, credit building loans. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
The Haven at First & Market Inc The Haven provides a welcoming space for those at risk or experiencing homelessness and support services as they pursue stability through connections to resources and housing interventions. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Human Services |
Our goal is to help keep dogs and their families together. We help offset expensive vet bills and seek to avoid economic euthanasia. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
The Wildlife Center of Virginia The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a wildlife veterinary hospital/trauma center, providing state-of-the-art, life-saving care to about 3,800 animals each year from all across Virginia. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
TWI provides mental health services to women in Central Virginia regardless of their ability to pay through counseling, social support and education. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Health |
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE UWGC connects our community, enabling individuals and families to achieve their potential, to create a strong equitable community where everyone can thrive. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Human Services |
The Shenandoah Valley’s longest operating private homeless shelter, Valley Mission has provided shelter, support, and hope to our local community’s homeless constituents since 1971. Our history is rooted in a love of Christ and a commitment to share that love with others, at a time when they need our love the most. | Yes, multiple frequencies. | Human Services |
Virginia Discovery Museum, Inc. The Virginia Discovery Museum fosters intellectual curiosity and development for all children of our community. | No. | Arts, Culture and Humanities |
Virginia Organizing is a statewide grassroots organization, challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives. | Yes, monthly. | Public, Societal Benefit, Public, Societal Benefit |
Wild Virginia protects and connects the Commonwealth’s wild places by advocating for environmental protections, convening stakeholder groups to amplify impact, and empowering diverse communities to become active in the decision-making process. Our programs strengthen habitat connectivity, protect water quality, and connect people to the outdoors. | Yes, monthly. | Environment and Animals |
Wildrock promotes nature play for health and happiness. Our vision is clear: to create a community where every child has equitable access to nature and outdoor experiences. At Wildrock, we are committed to inspiring and empowering children through innovative and inclusive nature programming, fostering a lifelong connection to the natural world. We recognize the enormous benefit of nature and the reality that not all children have the same opportunity to spend time outside. Wildrock's curriculum combines social and emotional learning and environmental science. We offer camps, after school enrichment, field trips and community days. Thank you for your support. | Yes, monthly. | Health, Environment and Animals, Education and Research |
WorkSource secures employment and support services that enable individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independence and full participation in the community. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Our single, urgent goal: Eliminate Parkinson's disease in our lifetime. Over $1 billion funded in research programs to date. | Yes, monthly. | Health |
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood VLPP's mission is to ensure that individuals and families have the freedom, information, and ability to make their own informed reproductive choices. | Yes, monthly. | Health |
Blue Ridge Abortion Fund, Inc. The Blue Ridge Abortion Fund provides abortion funding and practical support to individuals living in or traveling to Virginia for abortion care. | Yes, monthly. | Health, Human Services |
PACEM (People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry) We are a grassroots organization that works with 80 local congregations and community groups and 3,000 volunteers to provide shelter and related services to the homeless. Our name is Latin for “peace” and also an acronym for “People And Congregations Engaged in Ministry.” | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation We are committed to centering the experiences of those who are most impacted by the issues our region faces, and to widening access to our resources (both monetary and non-monetary) to ensure they are distributed equitably.unity-centered, equity forward institution, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those negatively impacted by inequitable systems across our region, so that we can be a region in which everyone can belong, participate, contribute, and thrive. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
American Red Cross of Central Virginia The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
The Salvation Army Charlottesville Corps Since 1912, the Charlottesville Corps of The Salvation Army has been committed to building an Army with a daily mission of working alongside the homeless and those in need in Charlottesville. The Charlottesville Corps engages in “boots-on-the-ground” actions as those we help transition from crisis to community. The agency goal is that all who enter our program become part of a supportive community with a network of resources, family, and friends. We are the primary safety net for the greater Charlottesville area. The Salvation Army in Charlottesville has provided services regardless of creed, race, gender or sexual orientation, and is consistently rated among the most efficient charities in America. | Yes, monthly. | Human Services |
Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. | Yes, monthly. | Health |