Non-Profit Friends
2 Dogs 2000 Miles
A walk from Austin to Boston, a walk for all those touched by cancer, and the start of a journey to rid the world of this disease…this is the mission of Luke Robinson who lost his dog Malcolm to Osteosarcoma in 2006.
Founded in 1953, Barksdale Theatre in Central Virginia presents national caliber productions of the great dramas, comedies and musicals — past, present and future. With equal enthusiasm, we explore the classics, contemporary works and world premieres, always seeking to demonstrate the unique power of theatre to engage, enthrall, educate and inspire. Barksdale is committed to artistic excellence and professionalism. We nurture and support outstanding local, regional and national artists, and pay them at professional standards.
Sixty local churches and charities concerned about growing hunger and poverty among the people in the Central Virginia region established the Central Virginia Foodbank in 1980. To address these concerns, the Central Virginia Foodbank became an affiliate of America’s Second Harvest, the Nation’s Food Bank Network. As a member of A2H, our service area is defined in a contract based on the regional availability of food resources. We serve 31 counties and five cities, from the Northern Neck to Louisa County and south to the North Carolina border.
Meals on Wheels of Central Virginia
Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-driven organization founded 41 years ago based on the service ideal of “neighbor helping neighbor.” More than 2,500 volunteers help execute the organization’s mission to provide balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals to seniors, people with disabilities, and disadvantaged populations. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday, between 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meals on Wheels serves the City of Richmond, and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan. In 2005, Meals on Wheels proudly celebrated its expansion to the Tri-Cities and is now providing daily meals to the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg.
The Richmond Animal League (RAL) is the area’s oldest non-profit “no-kill” organization committed to reducing the homeless pet population in the Richmond area. RAL provides temporary housing, medical treatment, sterilization, and quality care to over 800 companion animals each year until they are adopted into permanent and loving homes. After 7 years of fundraising activities and the generosity of members, RALs dreams became a reality. In 1994, RAL opened its new kennel near Chesterfield Towne Center. This facility can house 19 dogs, 30 cats and 20 kittens. Since this facility opened, RAL helped hundreds more animals.
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