New Item Needs and Upcoming Events from Our Nonprofits, Next Board Connections, Resources for Community Members, and More!

Community e-Connections

July 20, 2021

Welcome to our newest Nonprofit Member, Human Trafficking Justice & Freedom International, seeking justice and freedom for those who have been afflicted and abused by human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation through legal advocacy, education, and policy reform. To learn more, click here.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Support from our Partners enables us to provide programs to hundreds of local nonprofits to help them fulfill their missions effectively and continue the valuable work they do. To join us, click here.

PB&J marComm is one of our Network Partners, dedicated to helping nonprofit professionals become successful and their organizations remain sustainable. To learn more, click here.

Board Connections - Thursday, August 5 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm online - Open to all Board Members to share challenges, ask questions, gain new perspective, and meet fellow board members! To RSVP, email Karen.

Onboarding Class for New Board Members - Tuesday, August 24 12:00 - 1:00 pm online - designed to help new board members better understand the roles, responsibilities, and rewards of serving on a Board. To learn more and to register, click here.

Are You Interested in Serving on a Board? - Our Board Match Program can help match up your interests, skills, and availability with a nonprofit in need! To learn more and to complete a questionnaire, click here.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Training funds and member discounts are available for staff AND Board Members!

Our first class, "Engaging Your Community: How to Adapt to a Community Engagement Environment," will be held on August 27, with Chris Bennett from The Spark Mill.

To learn more and to apply for training funds, click here.

New ITEM Needs

Food for Seniors – Williamsburg Faith in Action – through Aug 6

Items Needed for Distribution Drive for People in Need – Aug 21 – Legacy of Hope Foundation

Food Pantry Items Needed – THRIVE Peninsula

New VOLUNTEER Needs

Garden Help – Grove Community Garden

Audio Describers – Access Virginia – training August 13-15

Community Connections

Child Tax Credit - is part of the American Rescue Plan and provides families $3,000 to $3,600 per child with advanced monthly payments. To learn more, click here.

Co-Pay Relief (CPR) - This program of the Patient Advocate Foundation provides direct financial assistance to qualified individuals for out-of-pocket medication copayment and coinsurance expenses. To learn more, click here.

Rent Relief Program - to learn how the Legal Aid of Southeastern Virginia can help, click here.