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2-1-1 Virginia
2-1-1 Virginia provides free and easy access to health and human services in the Commonwealth.

Activate Richmond
Activate Richmond connects individuals or groups to one-time or episodic volunteer projects with local nonprofit agencies that are in need of volunteer assistance.

America’s 400th Anniversary Commemoration
Visit this site to take part in the 400th anniversary commemoration of the founding of Jamestown.

Baptist General Convention of Virginia
The Baptist General Convention of Virginia was founded in 1899 in support of education, missions in Virginia, and missions beyond Virginia.

Central Virginia Food Bank
The Central Virginia Food Bank identifies hunger needs and food sources and systematically works to acquire and distribute food that "none shall go hungry" in Central Virginia.

Connect Richmond
ConnectRichmond is a Web-based information clearinghouse and a network of people with a common interest in building a stronger community through information-sharing.

Salvation Army – Richmond
The Salvation Army began helping those in need in Richmond, Virginia in 1885. Since then the Army has grown with many programs in Central Virginia including the Adult Rehabilitation Center, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, Christmas Assistance programs, Citadel Corps, Emergency Shelters, Family Services, Travelers Aid Services and Volunteer Outreach.

VDSS Programs and Services for Communities
The Virginia Department of Social Services works to develop, strengthen and protect Virginia's communities. One key path is collaboration.

The Virginia Commission for National and Community Service
The Virginia Commission for National and Community Service supports service, volunteering, and civic engagement in the Commonwealth. In addition to funding state-level AmeriCorps programs, the Commission offers a variety of training, resources, and information to organizations that rely on community service and volunteering. Through the Unified State Plan for Service the Commission invites the ideas and support of all Virginians committed to strengthening the Commonwealth's service and civic sectors.

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
This is Virginia's emergency information and communications Web site. VDEM protects the lives and property of Virginia's citizens from emergencies and disasters by coordinating the state's emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts.

National sites

Citizen Corps
Public education, training and volunteer opportunities to support community and family safety.

Corporation for National Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities through AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Now part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA is the premier emergency management site.

INDEPENDENT SECTOR (IS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of more than 700 national organizations, foundations and corporate philanthropy programs. Its mission is to promote, strengthen, and advance the nonprofit and philanthropic communities to foster private initiatives for the public good. The IS commissions periodic studies related to giving and volunteering in the United States, publishes the national annual dollar value of volunteer time, and holds an annual conference in sites across the country.

Medical Reserve Corps
Medical Reserve Corps units are community-based and comprised of health care professionals who desire to serve as volunteers in their communities during emergencies, as well as with ongoing public health needs.

Neighborhood Watch
Part of the National Crime Prevention Council, this Neighborhood Watch site offers guidelines and tips on crime prevention and starting a Neighborhood Watch program in your area.

The Points of Light Foundation (POLF) and Volunteer Center National Network support volunteering nationwide. Among its many endeavors, the POLF manages the Daily Points of Light Award, sponsors the annual National Service Conference, and provides a bookstore of materials on volunteer resource management, fundraising, and nonprofit management.

Ready.gov
The federal site devoted to fighting terrorism and promoting preparedness.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The umbrella agency responsible for oversight of all homeland security and emergency preparedness.

USA Freedom Corps
A comprehensive public service network, where individuals can find service opportunities that match their interests and talents in their hometowns, across the country or around the world.

USA on Watch
The official Neighborhood Watch site created by the National Sheriffs' Association.

Volunteers in Police Service
VIPS assists citizens in supporting the efforts of their state and local law enforcement agencies to protect communities from crime and terrorism.