Virginia Funders Network

New River Home Trust is working to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the New River Valley, serving communities in Montgomery County and the Blacksburg area. Using the community land trust model, the organization helps ensure homes remain affordable over time while supporting residents in building stability and long-term equity. Their efforts respond to growing housing pressures by creating pathways for local families and workers to remain in the communities they call home. Through partnerships with local stakeholders and a commitment to lasting affordability, New River Home Trust demonstrates how place-based solutions can strengthen regional housing access. Their work contributes to more resilient communities and a more inclusive housing landscape across Southwest Virginia. Learn more at www.newriverhometrust.org Part of the Virginia Funders Network community working to expand housing access across Virginia. www.vafunders.org #VirginiaFunders #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation has launched the Central Virginia Information Ecosystem Assessment. Based on surveys of residents of Fluvanna, Louisa, Madison, and Nelson counties and expert interviews, the report looks at how the local news ecosystem can be strengthened to keep communities better informed: https://lnkd.in/eMSZH4p6

Lighthouse Beloved Community Land Trust is advancing community-driven housing solutions in the Lynchburg region by expanding access to affordable and lasting homeownership. Grounded in local leadership and community engagement, the organization works alongside residents to address housing challenges through shared ownership and long-term affordability. The community land trust model helps lower barriers to homeownership while preserving stability for future homeowners. By centering local voices and partnerships, Lighthouse Beloved CLT supports neighborhoods in building resilience and strengthening connections across the community. Their work reflects how locally led solutions can create sustainable pathways to housing security and opportunity. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eyujXXTF Part of the Virginia Funders Network community working to expand housing access across Virginia. www.vafunders.org #VirginiaFunders #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact

Courtney Rice, president and CEO of the Northern Virginia Health Foundation (and VFN Advisory Board member) discusses health disparities in Fairfax County, the importance of using data to understand where needs exist, and the factors that impact health beyond health care: https://lnkd.in/dukTsaTu

Earlier this year, Greater Washington Community Foundation and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield made $2.2M in grants to 11 nonprofits advancing maternal health in the DMV region. Among the grantees is Voices for Virginia's Children, which is using the funding to advocate for systemic policy changes that will reduce maternal mortality: https://lnkd.in/gjaqey5J

Piedmont Community Land Trust is expanding housing accessibility in the Charlottesville region by creating permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for local residents. Founded to serve low- and moderate-income households, the organization uses the community land trust model to reduce housing costs while ensuring homes remain affordable for future generations. By removing the cost of land from the purchase price, PCLT helps bridge the gap between rising housing values and the incomes of the people who live and work in the community. In addition to supporting first-time homebuyers, the organization provides education and ongoing support that strengthens long-term housing stability. Their work demonstrates how community-based housing solutions can preserve neighborhood diversity and promote equitable access to homeownership across the region. Learn more at www.piedmontclt.org Part of the Virginia Funders Network community working to expand housing access across Virginia. www.vafunders.org #VirginiaFunders #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia awarded $500K toward the Carilion Clinic Foundation's fundraising campaign to bring proton radiation therapy to the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center, which will open in Roanoke in 2028: https://lnkd.in/eZHGbzXD

Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria raised $1M from its parishioners to pay off outstanding balances of about 445 families living in city public housing units. The funds are being administered by ACT for Alexandria: https://lnkd.in/eg_h-DCW

The Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust is working to expand access to affordable homeownership across the Commonwealth by using a model designed for long-term housing stability. Established as Virginia’s first community land trust built to operate statewide, the organization partners with local governments, housing nonprofits, and developers to preserve permanently affordable homes for low- and moderate-income households. Its reach includes communities across Virginia, including Northern Virginia, where rising housing costs continue to create barriers to homeownership. By separating land ownership from the home purchase, the model lowers costs while ensuring affordability for future generations. Through collaboration and statewide coordination, VSCLT demonstrates how shared investment can strengthen housing access and community resilience across regions. Learn more at www.vastatewideclt.org Part of the Virginia Funders Network community www.vafunders.org #VirginiaFunders #AffordableHousing

The Family and Children's Trust Fund of Virginia recently marked its 40th anniversary of preventing and treating family violence and protecting children: https://lnkd.in/eZDpQY_3