Rappahannock Legal Services is a charity that provides legal assistance to the poor for civil court cases. Applicants are screened for eligibility based on income. RLS is funded by a broad coalition of government, local non-profit organizations and local businesses. The group's office in downtown Fredericksburg is located near the Fred bus line.
The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) was created to improve the quality of life for people with mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse problems. The board also seeks to prevent re-occurrence of these conditions from this location in the Stonewall Estates Group Home.
This is a newer location with better organization than some others. It offers a job help center, donation center and used merchandise such as clothing, furniture, toys, small appliances and other household items. Goodwill is comprised of 165 independent community-based locations. It helps those with difficulties gain skills and employment while also.
Hope House provides transitional housing for homeless women and children in the cities of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania, King George, Stafford and Caroline counties. With the expansion of its facilities scheduled for December 2010, Hope House will be able to provide transitional housing for up to 16 mothers and 42 children.
Its mission is to break the cycle of homelessness which keeps disadvantaged mothers and children at risk without shelter. Residents at Hope House can stay for up to two years, but residency is restricted to mothers with children or mothers who are pregnant. Hope House also has on-site, licensed childcare facilities so that resident mothers may seek employment opportunities.
SPCA is No-Kill humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is unique and worthy of protection. Locally, some 200 volunteers assist in this non-profit group that receives no Federal or State funding. One of SPCA's most popular fundraisers is a 5-k "Fun Run" held in the spring. Regularly, more than 100 dogs and cats are up for adoption.
This large Lafayette Boulevard thrift shop features clothes for the entire family and an assortment of electronics. The glass-enclosed cases boast featured items, and the store has a colored tag sale weekly. Donations are accepted at its back door Monday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
Hazelwild Farm Educational Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the academic and physical development of children and adults. Hazelwild offers a day school, summer camp program, community riding program, University of Mary Washington equestrian program, American Interschool Riding Competition, and Heroes Therapeutic Riding Program.
The Ron Rosner Family YMCA is a non-profit organization devoted to building stronger children, stronger families and stronger communities. Programs encourage family fitness and health and boasts 2 gymnasiums and rooms for cardio fitness, aerobics, cycling and youth activities. There is a 25-meter pool for swimming and aquatic program classes. A nursery is available for children too young to join their moms and dads in activities. This YMCA has a wide variety of programs, classes and groups for people of all ages.
Micah Ecumenical Ministries is a multi-denominational outreach ministry devoted to helping the homeless in Fredericksburg. Micah Ecumenical Ministries is run by a coalition of 10 downtown churches. It provides the city's homeless population with a cold weather shelter and a number of services such as donated clothing, hot showers, Internet access, health screenings and meals.
The Fredericksburg Christian Health Center (FCHC) is a non-profit health clinic offering health services to the uninsured in the name of Jesus Christ. As a walk-in clinic, FCHC is a skilled primary care provider, adept at administering regular medical checkups, family medicine practices and the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases and other medical afflictions.
A resale center for Habitat for Humanity, products come from donations and previous Habitat for Humanity locations, with all profits made from sales going back into the program. There is a variety of fixtures and building materials available.
The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank provides food to people in need in the five counties of Planning District 16. The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank partners with more than 80 different member agencies in providing food for the poor and hungry. The Fredericksburg Area Food Bank does not give out food to individuals at this location. Instead, the food is repackaged and stored here for distribution to the different member agencies and food pantries. It is these smaller charities that deliver the food to the needy.
The disAbility Resource Center in Fredricksburg provides a variety of services to members of the community living with disabilities of all types, both congenital and acquired, including hearing and vision loss, Down Syndrome, Autism spectrum disorders and much more. The center provides education and support for people with disabilities and their families, assistive technology, advocacy, independent living skills and peer counseling. Donations of gently used medical and assistive equipment are always welcome, as are volunteers.
RAAA has been a regional advocate for senior citizens' rights since 1976. The agency provides a number of services to those over 60 years old, including home-delivered meals, transportation, home repair and employment training. The organization is currently chaired by Peggy Gonier.
Rappahannock Adult Activities is a private, non-profit organization offering mentally disabled individuals social and leisure skill development, career awareness, assistive technology and other related services and products. The organization also offers horiculture therapy. It has been providing services for more than 35 years.
The Rappahannock United Way coordinates regional volunteer and charitable giving activities which benefit a number of community service organizations in the region. The Rappahannock United Way distributes funds and provides volunteers for more than 30 local community service organizations, with an emphasis on education, income and health.
Children's Home Society on Fall Hill Avenue is a nonprofit organization that has been assisting families with adoption since the 1900s. More than 12,500 children, from infants to 16-year-olds, have been placed in permanent homes. On-site counselors are there to help you 24/7 with questions or concerns you may have.