501(c)(3) Nonprofit – Focus: Community Development & Social Support

Give hope. Build a brighter future for Petersburg.

We drive community-centered initiatives — from food security and housing support to youth mentoring and local resource navigation — so every neighbor has a fair chance to thrive.

Community • Hope • Action

Vision & Goals

A resilient Petersburg — where families have safe housing, young people are guided, jobseekers gain skills, and neighborhoods stay connected.

01

Food Security

Mobile pantry, weekend community meals, and a “No One Misses Dinner” initiative.

02

Housing Stability

Tenant counseling, connections to deposit/utility assistance, and minor home repairs for vulnerable households.

03

Youth Empowerment

1–1 mentoring, life-skills club, and a neighborhood leadership summer camp.

Core Programs

1) Job Pathways & Skills

Soft-skill training, resume building, mock interviews, and local employer connections.

2) Greener Community Corners

Shared spaces, pocket urban gardens, and upcycling workshops that turn old items into useful tools.

3) Emergency Aid

Food vouchers, essentials, and transit cards for short-term crises.

4) Resource Navigation

An ecosystem of partner organizations across Petersburg and nearby areas for effective referrals.

Upcoming Event

Meet, learn, and act for our neighborhoods.

Coming Up

Petersburg Community Connection Day

Date: October 26, 2025 — 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

Venue: Tricentennial Park, Petersburg, VA

Highlights: Safe renting sessions, on-site hiring corner, urban gardening experiences, and a fresh pantry booth.

Who We Serve

Low-income families

Essentials support, housing counseling, and benefits navigation.

Youth

Mentoring, skills clubs, and safe after-school spaces.

Jobseekers

Career guidance, soft skills, and employer connections.

Get Involved

Be part of the journey: donate, volunteer, or partner with us.

Donate

Financial gifts or in-kind support (dry foods, school supplies, garden materials).

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Volunteer

Help run the pantry, mentor youth, support events, and do community outreach.

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Partner

Work with local nonprofits, businesses, faith groups, and clubs to co-run initiatives.

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