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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Virginia has been fostering resilient and inclusive communities in Richmond since 1991. Through partnerships with community organizations, LISC Virginia revitalizes under-served neighborhoods, leading to physical improvements, safer streets, increased property values, and highly engaged residents. LISC Virginia provides support to community development organizations through grants, loans, and expertise to help construct businesses, community centers, and affordable homes in low and moderate-income neighborhoods. Their initiatives, such as the Small Business Loan Program and Partners for Neighborhood Renewal, aim to create economic opportunities and promote financial stability for residents throughout Central Virginia.Generated from the website

The Virginia Literacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond, VA, dedicated to providing leadership, funding, and training for community-based literacy organizations across the state. Through their ExCELL program and matching grants, they support early literacy initiatives, adult education, and family literacy programs. With a focus on promoting literacy across all age groups, the Virginia Literacy Foundation collaborates with a network of community partners to deliver professional development and technical assistance to literacy providers statewide. Their annual grant proposal process helps fund a diverse range of literacy services, from basic literacy support to financial literacy programs, empowering individuals and families to achieve their educational goals.Generated from the website

The Action Alliance is Virginia's leading advocate for the prevention of sexual and domestic violence, committed to fostering healthy relationships, thriving communities, and a more peaceful future. Through initiatives like Building Consent Communities and the Red Flag Campaign, they work to create awareness, provide resources, and promote evidence-informed prevention programming statewide. Dedicated to advancing public policy that supports victims, the Action Alliance also emphasizes the importance of accountability and healing within relationships. By engaging with local, state, and national leaders, they aim to disrupt the root causes of violence and encourage cultural change toward consent and safety. Generated from the website