Fostering a Region Where Every Person Can Achieve Their Full Potential
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is a nonprofit organization that mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. For more than a century, United Way has united people and resources to address the needs of our most vulnerable residents and drive solutions to root causes.
That’s why we’re here, in our communities, always listening and ready to respond. Working together with our partners, we’re strengthening local resilience and advancing health, youth opportunity, and financial security for all. Every day, our communities show that when people unite to take action, change is possible. Together, we’re creating a future where everyone, everywhere can reach their full potential.
2023 Impact Report
Thanks to your support, we were able to make a meaningful impact on the Greater Richmond & Petersburg area in the last year. Please read through our latest impact report to see your support in action.
WHO WE SUPPORT AND WHERE
We support low-income and other vulnerable groups of children, families, and older adults in 13 localities and over one million residents: the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights, and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan, and Prince George. Our extensive reach across multiple communities allows us to share innovations and scale solutions, improving lives throughout our region.
WHY WE’RE NEEDED
When people unite to take action, change is possible. Even if we can’t solve every problem the community faces, through coordination, resourcefulness, and persistence, we will solve so much more than any of us could alone. In times of crisis, it is rare that needs are isolated to one service provider. No single nonprofit may be able to provide all the necessary support a family or individual needs. Donations to United Way create a united force, reaching multiple providers and maximizing impact.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and have access to opportunity-rich neighborhoods, quality education, fulfilling jobs, and live in healthy environments with good healthcare access. Whenever our communities face challenges, United Way responds with a comprehensive approach, listening and acting on local needs. We work tirelessly to strengthen local resilience, advance health, foster youth opportunity, and promote financial security, aiming for a future where every person in every community can achieve their full potential.
Our commitment is steadfast — from systemic change to immediate needs, we are driven by our united purpose. We are committed to leveraging our collective strength. By working together with persistence and resourcefulness, we can solve more challenges united than we could alone. Together, we can create greater opportunities for all people in our region to thrive.