Many critical missions sharing one ultimate goal:
A better community. For everyone.
United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is a major funder to more than 50 local organizations, providing millions of dollars annually to a range of agencies working on the front lines to create lasting change in communities throughout the region. A team of dedicated local volunteers leads our community investment process from start to finish.
Funded Agencies
2022-2023 INVESTMENT CYCLE
Access Now
Specialty medical care for the uninsured
ART 180
Community-based programs
Better Housing Coalition
Senior health and wellness
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Community-based mentoring
Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia
Young men finding a safe space to overcome barriers
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
Thriving Families: BGCMR Family Stability Program
Coordinated Support for Alumni/Youth
Life Readiness Program for Teens
CARITAS
Emergency shelter and case management
Chesterfield Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry (CCHASM)
Emergency food assistance for families and individuals in crisis
Children’s Home Society of Virginia
Partnership for Adoptions
ChildSavers
Trauma-informed mental health services to support children’s resiliency
Circle Center Adult Day Services
Adult day services
Commonwealth Catholic Charities
Housing Resource Center
Communities in Schools of Chesterfield
Fostering school engagement and success
Promoting increased graduation rates for Chesterfield students
Communities in Schools of Petersburg
Integrated student support services for underserved students
Communities in Schools of Richmond
Elementary schools
Crossover Healthcare Ministry
Pediatrics program
Chronic disease management
Daily Planet Health Services
Integrated Care
Family Lifeline
In-home support services
Early childhood development initiative
Feed More
Meals on Wheels
FRIENDS Association for Children
Preschool
GoochlandCares
Access to health care
Greater Richmond SCAN
Circle Preschool Program
Family Support Program
Hanover Safe Place
Financial education
Health Brigade (Formerly Fan Free Clinic)
Integrated care for older adults
Higher Achievement Program
Closing the Middle School Opportunity Gap
HomeWard
Utilizing data to facilitate systems change
Coordinated entry to homeless services
Housing Families First
Building neighbors
Hilliard House emergency shelter
HumanKind
Ways to Work
Jewish Family Services
Coordinated care for seniors
The Literacy Lab
Literacy tutoring
Leading Men Richmond
MENTOR Virginia (formerly Virginia Mentoring Partnership)
Training and quality assurance
NextUp RVA
Creating access to opportunity
OAR of Richmond
START! Reentry
Partnership for Housing Affordability
Richmond Housing Resource Line
Partnership for the Future
Success in college and beyond
Peter Paul Development Center
Middle school education
Progressive Adult Rehabilitation Center (PARC)
Supported employment
project:HOMES
Renew Crew
The READ Center
Adult literacy programs
REAL LIFE
REAL Houses: Providing Recovery and Transitional Housing
Sacred Heart Center
Family Literacy Project
College and Career Bound Program
St. Joseph’s Villa
Mental health services
Flagler Housing/Homeless Services Petersburg Youth
The Salvation Army
Emergency homeless shelter
Boys & Girls Club
Senior Connections
Care Transitions Intervention
SOAR365 (formerly Greater Richmond ARC)
Pediatric therapy
Adult day and adult day health services
Respite care for adults with disabilities
South Richmond Adult Day Care
Adult day services
Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation
Housing stabilization and financial empowerment
Thrive Virginia (formerly Quin Rivers)
Financial/housing counseling program
Charles City/New Kent Healthy Families
Virginia Dental Association Foundation
Donated dental services
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls
Pride Place at VHBG
Virginia LISC
Financial Opportunity Centers – Smart Savings
Virginia Supportive Housing
Supportive services for formerly homeless individuals
YMCA of Greater Richmond
Out-of-School Time
Aging Strong Program
YWCA of Richmond
Crisis response services
The Sprout School
Buidling Resilience in Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Featured Partner

Senior Connections
The mission of Senior Connections is “empowering seniors to live with dignity and choice,” and their diverse programming and support options show their commitment to this work. Visit their website to learn more about the services they offer to our community.
2023 Community Investments
Community Investments By Steps to Success | Number of Programs | Total Investment | % of Grants |
---|---|---|---|
Basic Needs: Food, Safety & Housing | 22 | $680,000 | 27.5% |
Born Healthy | 2 | $225,000 | 9.1% |
Kindergarten Readiness | 6 | $225,000 | 9.1% |
Third Grade Reading | 3 | $140,000 | 5.7% |
Middle School Engagement | 9 | $230,000 | 9.3% |
High School Graduation | 1 | $35,000 | 1.4% |
College- Or Career-Ready | 5 | $160,000 | 6.5% |
Financial Well-Being | 9 | $330,000 | 13.3% |
Connected & Healthy Older Adults | 15 | $450,000 | 18.2% |
Total | 72 | $2,475,000 | 100% |
NOTE
Program investment decisions are made by the United Way Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Community Impact Council.