Hands On is my absolute favorite non-profit in Richmond. The organization partners with…read morenon-profits in the area and people looking to volunteer and helps match volunteers with organizations and opportunities. They have pretty much any type of project that you can imagine. You can be an ongoing volunteer on one specific project or you can volunteer on just one day. Each year they host Hands On RVA Day which is Richmond's largest non-profit day of service with tons of projects going on all around the city. I first participated in this a year ago and this is what made me fall in love with this organization. They have a passionate group of employees that inspire you to volunteer and and are very experienced and organized. My favorite project that they offer are the DIY projects that they post every month. This allows you to collect items and make something for a nonprofit that they need. For instance this month, the project is to make zip lock bags of toiletry items to donate to a non-profit in the area that works with the homeless. My friends and I gathered the supplies and assembled these kits in under an hour. If you haven't had a chance, create a profile on Hands On's website and figure out a way to get involved.

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I don't make it out to Ashland too often but when there's a water crisis and you haven't had a real…read moreshower in days you make your way to a Y in another community. Thank goodness for this Y offering their showers to us without water. The staff was so super nice, friendly and accommodating. This Y was very nice. All areas were very clean. So thankful for this Y, their staff and the warm shower!

I had an excellent experience the people who work at the Ashland gym in the community there is…read moreamazing

The meals on wheels are not accepting any new clients per another agency…read more Of course the management at Feedmore can't be reached to verify this information. After some of these comments I can see why. Might add i donated to this organization for 25 years. The one that spoke highly doesn't sound like she has had any experience with being hungry. Now when I read the daughter's experience I am wondering what food the meals on wheels is preparing. Some of the food comes to us smelling and looking funny.

If you have extra dry goods, canned goods, peanut butter, cereal, or any other foodstuffs, consider…read moredonating to this amazing local community food bank. Many businesses and individuals alike have chosen this establishment as their charity to help combat hunger. Feel free to research their commitment to feeding those in need. The review from Wyatt G. is insightful and detailed, so please check it out. I cannot improve on his words but I was inspired to leave an additional review as our family supports this worthy cause.

I have been volunteering at the FRFB, in several capacities, for about two years and believe that…read morethey do a spectacular job of helping to provide much needed food and supplies to our areas needy families. Thankfully, our local citizens are very supportive of these efforts.

From the owner: You can contact our volunteer coordinator, Dominique Thomas, for ways that you can get involved…read morewith our organization at (540) 371-7666 x 131 or at dthomas@fredfood.org

This Moose Lodge is awesome, people are extremely friendly Bartender/Bar manager was a great guy,…read morewent there for two days felt right at home

Very friendly establishment. Membership yearly cost around $55, well worth the money if you want to…read morecontribute to volunteer local events. The ages of the members range from 21 through 90....I like that you can bring in your own bottle of alcohol then pay the bartender $1 for each mixed or pour. Yummy bar food, great choices and very inexpensive. Tips are welcome but not expected. I rate this lodge 5 star.

Rag & Bones is a bicycle cooperative in Scott's Addition. Not to be confused with the luxury…read moreclothing label. I heard about it from a friend, but a lot of people (especially the people who are new to bikes) don't know it exists so I hope my review helps. They're fairly new to their current location and are still tidying up. The hours are listed on their website, but as of right now their walk-ins are Sunday 12-5, Tuesday 5-9, and WTF Thursday 5-8. There's also special events like bike-in movie nights and flea markets. When you come in you get access to their tools and boxes of parts, and a friendly volunteer will help you fix your bike. They ask for $5/hour donation for use of their space which is more than fair. I went to their WTF (women, trans, femme) night last week not knowing anything about bikes and in an hour I learned how to replace a handlebar and move my brake levers. They even gave me the handlebars. If you are a poor bike owner in need or just want to get to know your bike better, Rag & Bones is your destination. PS: Google maps gave me the wrong spot so when you're walking down Leigh Street with Ardent on your left, it's a little door a half block down.

Fairly neat and organized Goodwill Store. We found some great finds: a brand new teapot and a…read morerestaurant quality pitcher for $2.00 each! I didn't find much clothes to my liking. But if you are a book collector, this store has shelves and shelves! The cashier was a pleasant and personable gentleman who seemed to like his job. I appreciate what this organization does for the community and I donate regularly.

Again another Goodwill I stopped at on my Saturday outing and I have to say what a waste of time…read more There was absolutely nothing in this location that peeked my interest at all. Not one of the employees spoke or I should say greeted the customers. So it was a quick in and out at this location. I probably won't be back to this location at all.

PCAV is a great non-profit!…read more I recently went to their annual "Be Mine Ball" in February at the VMFA and it was so much fun. If you're looking for non-profit that does a lot of good for children/parents in need, then this is your place. Trying to get more involved myself!

From the owner: Families Forward Virginia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is Virginia's leading organization…read morededicated to disrupting the cycles of child abuse, neglect and poverty.