Welcome Roger Scheffel
Roger Scheffel, member of Robins’ board of directors, shares how he was introduced to the Robins family and what education means to him.
Partner Spotlight: Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia
Robins Foundation partners with organizations like Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME) because positive educational outcomes for children depend on a number of criteria, including housing stability. Children in families with stable housing attend school more consistently, tend to perform better academically and experience less stress. Families across Richmond deserve a home in a…
Doubling Down on Supporting Families
We are excited and humbled to announce that the Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI), which was launched by the City of Richmond on October 29th in partnership with Robins Foundation, will receive an additional $500,000 for expansion. These additional funds will add up to 37 additional families to the pilot program. Richmond is one of 30…
Partner Spotlight: Feed More
Robins Foundation is a proud supporter of the tireless and invaluable work Feed More does each and every day. For more than 50 years, they have been working hard to ensure all of Central Virginia’s families are fed. Feed More’s programs provide healthy meals and hope for a better future for those who face hunger.…
December 1st is Giving Tuesday
Celebrate the end of 2020 this Giving Tuesday, December 1st. Giving whatever we can is especially important this year due to the economic challenges our community faces as a result of COVID-19. This includes nonprofit organizations that are on the ground doing the hard work of continuing the care and feeding of our community. Giving…
Partner Spotlight: FRIENDS
Robins Foundation and Friends Association for Children (FRIENDS) believe in investing in and supporting our children and their families, so they have every opportunity for success. For nearly 150 years, FRIENDS has been dedicated to supporting and educating thousands of Richmond’s children and families. “There’s nothing more important than making sure our children are prepared…
Partner Spotlight: The Literacy Lab
We believe in investing in children by creating access to equitable opportunities for them so they can reach their full potential and achieve their dreams. That is why we support organizations like The Literacy Lab. They believe literacy is a human right. It is foundational for setting children on the path to educational and career…
Investing in Neighborhood Leadership
RVA Thrives We believe in investing in our future by investing in our children. Together with our families, community, neighbors, and partners like RVA Thrives, we are working towards just and equitable opportunities for all Richmonders. The goal of RVA Thrives is to work with neighbors along the Jefferson Davis Corridor so they take greater…