Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies. Whether it’s a natural disaster that devastates thousands, or a home fire that affects a single family, the American Red Cross is there providing help and hope to those who need it most. Every 8 minutes of every day, the red cross responds to an emergency in a community like yours.

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The Chas Foundation advocates for mentally ill individuals, strives for public acceptance of those dealing with a mental illness, increases access to effective treatment for the mentally ill and provides support through education for family members dealing with their loved one's mental illness.

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The mission of Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater (FACT) is to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families. FACT proudly provides recreational programs designed to enhance the socialization and communication skills of individuals with autism. FACT offers activities that are adaptable for any ability level or age. Our programs are led by knowledgeable, experienced staff and augmented by the participation of non-disabled peers.

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Feed More collects, prepares and distributes food in order to bring hunger relief to neighbors in need throughout Central Virginia. Their comprehensive programs and Agency Network are dedicated to providing our neighbors who face hunger nourishment and hope. Feed More is a proud member of Feeding America, Meals on Wheels America and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks.

ForKids recently completed construction of The Landmark Center in Chesapeake. The Batten Education Hub will welcome 120 children for after-school tutoring every afternoon and Sokol Place will double the number of families we can shelter each night.

At this beloved community fundraiser, friends from Hampton Roads and across the country gathered and bid on priceless children’s art with titles like “Emotional Buildings” and “The Same Pot Every Day.” When the night was over, they helped build a brighter future for families. Now more than ever, they must have a place to call home.

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Since 1981, the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, a member of Feeding America™ and the Federation of Virginia Food Banks, has been providing food for people experiencing food insecurity throughout Southeastern Virginia and on the Eastern Shore. The Foodbank has distributed over 360 million pounds of food equating to over 300 million meals throughout our 4,745-square-mile service area.​​​​​​​

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Since 2013, they've mailed hundreds of thousands of thousands of letters to senior communities, created a storybook of inspiring seniors, and facilitated in-person volunteering events. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they compiled video messages of hope, love, and encouragement, ran education and awareness social media campaigns that reached tens of millions of people, and engaged individuals, classrooms and companies in remote service.

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Every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft lip or cleft palate. They estimate that there are millions of children waiting for care in the more than 30 countries. While a cleft surgery can transform a child’s life in as little as 45 minutes, Operation Smile is committed to addressing our patients’ cleft care needs throughout their childhood and adolescence so that they can realize happier and healthier futures. A patient may need the care of many specialists who work as a team to ensure the best long-term outcomes. Their volunteers around the world conduct programs, partner with hospitals, and operate care centers to deliver the ongoing care our patients need and deserve.

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The Up Center has served as a safety net for people in crisis for 140 years and a longstanding United Way partner organization. Today, they operate five locations throughout South Hampton Roads and impact over 10,000 people in our community every year by providing evidenced-based services and programs that work.

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