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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 Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) is a non-profit organization based in Richmond, VA, dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and protection across the Commonwealth. With a history spanning over 40 years, VEE provides grant programs that support initiatives focused on water quality improvement, community conservation, and the preservation of natural resources in the Kanawha and Ohio River Valleys. Through partnerships with various organizations and individuals, VEE strives to catalyze positive change and contribute to the reduction of nutrient pollution in local waters and the Chesapeake Bay. Recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, VEE has been instrumental in funding projects that combat invasive species, defend nontidal wetlands, advance land conservation, and address critical conservation issues facing the James River. By supporting initiatives such as no-cost field trips for students, professional development opportunities for teachers, and environmental educational enrichment programs, VEE aims to engage and educate communities about the importance of preserving Virginia's natural resources. Through its grant awards and collaborative efforts, VEE continues to be a driving force in promoting sustainable practices and protecting the environment for future generations.Generated from the website

Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education, also known as Union-PSCE, is a theological education institution of the Presbyterian Church and is located in Richmond, Va. Established in 1812, it offers more than five basic and advanced degree programs that include courses in biblical languages, theology and ethics, history, education and ministry studies, practical theology and methodist studies. The college is located on a more than 56-acre campus that has Victorian Gothic-style academic buildings, a library, residence halls and central courtyard. Its campus facilities also includes classrooms, a dining hall, student center, faculty and student housing facilities, athletic fields, tennis courts and an exercise track. It also provides various financial aid programs, needs-based grants and merit fellowships. Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education is approved by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.