New Giving USA Study Shows Decrease in Giving, New Volunteer & Item Needs, and more!

Special Thanks to our newest Executive Partner , Sonabank , with branches all across the Peninsula! To learn more, click here .

We are grateful to all of our Partners whose support helps to make our programs that reach more than 300 local nonprofits possible! To be part of our win-win partnerships, click here .

Help Youth Build Community Learning Garden – Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads

Big Volunteer Week! – Serve the City Newport News

Social Media Intern – The Messer Community Services Center

Nurses (active or retired) Needed – Olde Towne Medical Center

Power Tools (donated or to borrow) – Youth Volunteer Corps of Hampton Roads

School Supplies – Homes at Work Community

Mattresses for Home for Homeless Veterans – Joshua’s Place

Garden Tools/Supplies – Williamsburg Community Growers

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

Giving USA released its report on charitable giving in the United States for 2018. Last year saw the second-highest amount in nominal dollars ever donated. Not as good of news is that giving declined this past year for the first year since the Great Recession. While official infographics are not yet available, other results included, giving by the following groups:

Individuals decreased 1.1%
Giving by Foundations increased an estimated 7.3%, but giving to foundations decreased by 6.9%
Corporations increased by 5.4%
Bequests remained relatively flat with a 0.0% increase from 2017

Three fields saw decreased giving:

Religion - declined by 1.5%
Education - declined by 1.3%
Public-society benefit organizations decreased by an estimated 3.7%

Three fields stayed relatively flat:

Human services decreased by 0.3%
Health orgs had flat growth of 0.1%
Arts, culture, and humanities stayed relatively flat, increasing 0.3%

Two fields had increased giving:

International affairs increased 9.6%
Environment and animal organizations increased 3.6%

For more details on the Report and infographics when they are made available, click here .

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.

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.

Green Award Nominations - Do you know a business or organization in Newport News that pays particular attention to their landscaping? If so, please consider nominating them for a Green Award. The Newport News Green Foundation awards one business or organization in each voting district (North, Central, and South) that demonstrates a commitment to exceptional landscaping. Past award winners are eligible for the Maintenance Award for their continued efforts to maintain their properties.

If you have a business or organization who you think deserves this recognition, please nomination them today by clicking here .

Earn Your Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership!

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