What We Support

The Church Hill Association supports projects, programs, and partnerships that help our neighborhood thrive. From greening public spaces to supporting schools, events, and local organizations, our volunteers and members work together to make a lasting impact in Church Hill.

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Our Impact in 2025

    • Organized boys’ belt drive for Rise After School Program, delivering 20 belts

    • Organized and delivered “health packages” to all 5 elementary schools in the East End

    • Organized and delivered treats to teachers during teacher appreciation week for 5 schools without a functioning PTA

    • Organized back-to-school picnic and school supplies drive, benefitting 12 schools & organizations

    • Supported Oakwood Arts’ 9th annual Halloween Costume Drive 

      • Supported by Robinson Theater

    • Planted 208 street trees in the greater Church Hill area

      • Supported by Church Hill Trees, James River Association, City of Richmond Urban Forestry, George Realty, Groundworks RVA

    • Organized Libby Hill planting & mulch days, delivering 8 trees, 35 cubic yards of mulch, and 1,000 daffodils

      • Supported by Capital Trees, City of Richmond Parks, George Realty

    • Supported “All About Trees” educational event

      • Supported by Chimborazo Park Conservancy, City of Richmond Urban Forestry, City of Richmond Parks

    • Funded plan for plants at Patrick Henry Park

      • Supported by Friends of Patrick Henry Park, Capital Trees

    • Planted 94 trees in Chimborazo Park

      • Supported by Chimborazo Park Conservancy, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

    • Supported Irish Festival with volunteers

    • Organized 3rd Annual Spring Fest

    • Organized 5 free concerts at Reed Square

      • Supported by Reed Square Foundation, First Creatures

    • Supported Hog on the Hill with volunteers

    • Hosted 2nd annual Hill-O-Ween parade, ghost tour, and decorated houses tour

    • Hosted candlelight walk & 59th annual Holiday House Tour

    • Added 300+ community events to our events calendar

    • Published & distributed 4,000+ newsletters

    • Sent out 75+ community news emails

    • Organized 10 monthly membership meetings

      • Supported by St. John’s Church

    • Hosted 60+ committee meetings

      • Communications & Branding

      • Events

      • Historic Preservation & Land Use

      • Livable Streets

      • Parks & Beautification

      • Youth & Education

    • Matched $10,000 grant for Libby Hill Park House restoration (over $20,000 in new funds)

      • Supported by Historic Richmond, City of Richmond Parks

    • Organized tour & ceremony for 100 year anniversary of Church Hill Tunnel Collapse

      • Supported by Friends of Jefferson Park, Richmond Story House

    • Organized historic district renovations educational event

      • Supported by City of Richmond Planning

    • Helped 12 homeowners with the Commission of Architectural Review or Board of Zoning Appeals processes

    • Advised and educated membership about zoning refresh

    • Financially supported 12 other organizations, including:

      • Capital Trees

      • Church Hill Crime Prevention Club

      • Church Hill Trees

      • East End Festival

      • Franklin Military Academy

      • James River Association

      • Oakwood Arts

      • Robinson Theater

      • Reed Square Foundation

      • The Pocahontas Project

      • Woodville Elementary

Causes We’ve Supported

Grants

The Church Hill Association’s membership approves annual and special cause donations that are consistent with our 501(c)3 obligations and align with our Principles of Giving. Our Board administers these grants and communicates donation decisions to our members. If you have questions please contact our Fundraising and Grants Chairperson.

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    • Donations must benefit our community and be consistent with the mission of the CHA of RVA:  To help Church Hill thrive and grow thoughtfully – guiding local progress, respecting our shared history, and fostering connection among all who live, work, or visit here.

    • Donations will only be considered upon formal written request to the CHA of RVA’s Fundraising and Grants Committee submitted prior to March 31st of the year in which the funds are to be distributed. Immediate/emergent needs will be considered on a case by case basis.

    • Following a request, donations must be evaluated through a formal review process which shall consider

      • The requesting organization’s name and confirmation that they qualify under our charter;

      • The anticipated Church Hill community benefit resulting from the proposed donation;

      • The specific project, as described in the written request, funded by the proposed donation;

      • The name of person who will administer the donated funds; and

      • The time frame or dates the project funded by the CHA of RVA will begin and end.

    • Projects with a specific purpose, defined duration, and tangible community benefits are strongly preferred.

    •  Donations will be dependent on CHA of RVA’s success in fundraising.

    Please note: Organizations receiving funds from CHA of RVA must provide a brief follow up report to the Board within 90 days of completion of project, no more than one year following the awarding of funds. This report must be received before any request for subsequent funds will be considered. Recipient submittal of  project reports will help the CHA of RVA Board improve our grant effectiveness and inform future grants.

Make sure to include: 1) The mission of your organization 2) An explanation for how that mission align's with CHA of RVA's mission 3) A description of the project for which you would like funding 4) The duration for which the donation would be used 5) The amount of the request 6) What other sources of funding you expect to receive and 7) Your Tax ID number if your organization is tax exempt.*