ENVISION CHARLOTTESVILLE

In total, we raised $795,000 towards our $650,000 target! That’s 122% of the total!

We envision a strong, equitable Charlottesville where every person can thrive, and we’ve got a big goal: by 2027 we’re going to reduce poverty in our planning district by 15%. This means helping to lift 1800 local families out of poverty by increasing the annual income of a family of 3 to a survival income of $45,000. We know that we can’t do that alone.

Through financial stability initiatives, school readiness programs, and innovative partnerships, and with your generous and steadfast support, we can work to break down systemic barriers and allow all individuals and families have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

From distributing more than $3.5 million in emergency funds and helped more than 18,000 individuals afford rent, utilities, food, medication, and other urgent needs, to programs like our Family Investment Program, Driving Lives Forward, and Early Learner Scholarships, we’re helping to change outcomes for our partner families. We rely on the support and guidance of our volunteers, community members, and donors to expand this work and create sustainable and generational change.