Teensight - This organization is devoted to helping Charlottesville teenage moms and their families adapt to new roles and responsibilities.
1508 Grady Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
(804) 295-8336
Christmas in April - A nationwide program where one day in April is devoted to reparing and sprucing up the dilapidated homes of low-income, disabled and elderly neighbors in their community.
Teens Give - Helps kids feel good about being good rather than good about being bad. It's a community service program for 12-18 year-olds providing an opportunity to earn school credits while engaging in service activities.
907 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA
804-971-3334.
Walk America - for healthier babies. Campaign organized by the March of Dimes.
1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 114 A, Charlottesville, VA 22901
804-973-3463.
Opportunity Knocks - A 9-month full-time conservation and service corps that combines community service with educationail activities to empower young adults.
1025 Park St, Charlottesville, VA 22901
804-295-3171.
Parents Anonymous - a free support program for parents. PA provides small neighborhood chapters where people who are having difficulty with their children meet and sort through the hurt, fear, and anger.
1108 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
804-293-2273.
Boys and Girls Club of Charlottesville/Albemarle - Helps young people from all backgrounds in the community improve their lives by building self-esteem and self-confidence.
PO Box 707, Charlottesville, VA 22902
804-977-2001.
Father's Day Family Basketball Festival - Designed by the Charlottesville Fathering Initiative to provide fun, healthy, and athletic interaction between fathers and children.
804-982-1703.
Camp Holiday Trails - A Charlottesville 75-acre summer camp for children with chronic illnesses and physical impairments. Optimists participate in the camp's Adopt-A-Cabin program in which local service organizations maintains one of the 12 cabins at the camp and sees to it that it is ready each year for the campers.
P.O. Box 5806, Charlottesville VA 22905
804-977-3781.
YMCA child-care facility - Renovation fo the Westfiled Road facility in Charlottesville. The Optimists honored three UVA students belonging to the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity.
I CAN/WE CAN - A program of hands-on learning for low-income youth. Founded in 1992 and located at Chivelli Farm in Albemarle County. The programs provide an agricultural setting for at-risk young people from Charlottesville/Albemarle to participate in educational programs.
Barrett Day Care Center - The Optimists provided funding for learning materials at the Barrett Day Care Center. The Center is a private, non-profit organization aimed at providing high-quality and affordable care and educational opportunities to pre-school tots.
410 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(804) 295-9202
Salvation Army - The Optimist Club participated in the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program. The gift-giving program helps brighten the Christmas spirit of kids in our community.
207 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
(804) 295-4058
To obtain a grant application contact:
Ray Heron
(434) 980-4961
P.O. Box 7151
Charlottesville, VA 22906-7151
jrheron@cstone.net
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