Big Picture
Julie Badger, Executive Director, discusses the work of the Foundation.
Who We Are
The Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation is a leading community organization supporting non-profits to develop a thriving Eastern Shore of Virginia. A thriving community …
Promotes a culture of philanthropy
Fosters economic opportunity for all
Meets the needs of families and children – education, health, housing, social
Sustains non-profit community organizations
Preserves and values local culture and truthful heritage
Stewards our natural assets
Our Purpose
A community foundation connects people with causes they care about-- education, the arts, human services or any other area of concern.
Our purpose is to enrich the lives of the people of Virginia's Eastern Shore. These grants meet a broad range of needs by:
Enabling donors to meet their charitable goals through prudently administered permanently endowed funds.
Offering a comprehensive array of services to encourage, advance and educate donors concerning effective philanthropy.
Making critical grants to meet current and emerging community needs and opportunities.
What We Do
We enrich lives on the Eastern Shore of Virginia by helping individuals, families and organizations fulfill their charitable goals and supporting non-profit organizations so that our beloved community thrives. The Foundation provides discretionary grant funding to nonprofits that serve in one or more of the following areas:
Family, Child and Social Welfare – to improve the quality of life for families and communities, particularly in the areas of basic human needs
Public and Civic Life – to preserve and increase access to our unique community assets
Arts and Culture – to promote broad-based participation in arts and cultural activities
Education – to improve students’ readiness to learn and ability to succeed in school and in life
Health – to support healthcare services and wellness education through community-based organizations
Environment – to support environmental preservation and education
Values
In addition to our mission and vision, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation is guided by certain values and principles. We believe:
Collaboration – bringing people together
Integrity – fostering transparency, honesty, and respect
Justice – advancing equity, access, and inclusion
Knowledge – listening, learning, innovating, appreciating lived experience
Stewardship – providing excellent (accountable) administration and guardianship