Impact of New Tax Laws on Giving, Homes for the Homeless, and More!

Welcome to our newest Nonprofit Member , Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Virginia Peninsula providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally-supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. To learn more, click here .

New Tax Laws Could Reduce Annual Giving by $19 Billion

A study commissioned by Independent Sector found that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was signed into law in 2017, could reduce charitable giving by $19.1 billion per year through 2025.

According to the study,

estimates of giving for 2018-2025 indicate that up to 2.6 million fewer households might donate each year and charitable giving could be as much as $19.1 billion less than if the 2017 tax code changes had not become law.

To access the full study, click here .

Homes for the Homeless

A nonprofit in Austin Texas has created a village of tiny homes and RVs to help permanently solve homelessness in Austin. They provide not only homes but also job opportunities to the men and women who live there. To read their story, click here .

Tell Us What You Think!

We have also posted this video on our Facebook page and would love to hear your constructive thoughts on how doable this is on the Peninsula?

June 19

Putting Abilities to Work

June 20

Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul

June 21

Family Fun Night

June 27

10th Annual Salute to Law Enforcement

Item Needs

To learn about these and other items needed, click here .

Mattresses for Home for Homeless Veterans - Joshua's Place

Volunteer Needs

To learn about these and other volunteer needs, click here .

Social Media Intern - Messer Community Services Center

Nurses Needed (active or retired) – Olde Towne Medical Ctr to assist patients. Approx 4 hour per week.

Food Pick Up - Grove Christian Outreach Center

Evening Arc Activities – The Arc of Greater Williamsburg

Elder Abuse Prevention Workshops -

Peninsula Agency on Aging is offering two Elder Abuse Prevention workshops specifically designed for clergy, lay leaders and pastoral care staff/volunteers. Attendees will learn to identify when one of their members might be experiencing elder abuse and how to address the situation.

Newport News – June 13 - 8:30-11:00 am, Peninsula Baptist Association

Williamsburg – June 20 - 8:30 - 11:00 am, St Martin’s Episcopal Church

Breakfast will be provided and registration is required. Please call 757.873.0541 to register for either session. Call Diane Hartley at 757.585.2707 for more information.

Donated Medical Supplies & Equipment - Available at no charge to individuals in need. Delivery is not available. To learn more, click here.

SHARE Hampton Roads – Did you know that with 2 hours of volunteer service of your choice, you can purchase any of the SHARE packages. This program is for everyone and anyone – no qualifications, forms or membership fees. To learn more about the next share day and locations, click here .

Workforce Education Scholarships - The Williamsburg Community Foundation provides scholarships for students planning to attend college or technical school toward a certificate or associates degree in automotive technology, CAD, electronics, heating & air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, mechatronics & machining, or plumbing may apply. Deadline is September 2019 . To learn more, click here.

Earn Your Certificate in

Nonprofit Leadership!

The first class of the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate program begins in August! Registration is open. Training funds are available! To learn more, click here .