Henrico Nonprofit Notes: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico nonprofit community.
Henrico supervisors approved an initial $66,000 contribution to Housing Families First Oct. 27 to support a full-time housing coaching and counseling position. According to the county, the position will assist residents of the former Glenwood Farms community as it is redeveloped into the mixed-income CloverSpring community. The board also authorized an agreement with the nonprofit for the program.
The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust will receive a $500,000 county grant to help support the affordability of 20 single-family homes in eastern Henrico’s Arcadia development, under an agreement amendment approved by supervisors Oct. 27. The county says the nonprofit plans to acquire the homes and offer them to qualified buyers earning no more than 115% of the Richmond region’s median income. The land trust will seek at least $300,000 in matching donations.
Feed More is inviting supporters to participate in the Mustaches for Kids Richmond campaign Nov. 4 through Dec. 4. Participants grow mustaches and raise money through personal fundraising pages for local children’s charities. Feed More’s campaign page links to its participating fundraisers and describes how the effort supports its children’s nutrition programs. Details are available at feedmore.org/events/m4k-richmond-2026/.
The Southern Belles will present The Last Waltz tribute concert Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at The National, 708 East Broad Street in Richmond, benefiting Feed More. Local musicians will perform songs from The Band’s farewell concert. Feed More says proceeds will support the children, families and seniors served by its hunger-relief programs. Tickets and details are linked at feedmore.org/events/the-last-waltz-2026/.
Henrico Humane Society has scheduled its 26th annual Pet Expo for Feb. 20, 2027, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Richmond Raceway. The organization says information about vendor and sponsorship opportunities will be posted online in November. Updates will be available at henricohumane.org/events.
Henrico businesses and community groups can apply to serve as collection partners for the fifth annual Jammie Drive, which will collect pajamas Nov. 16 through Dec. 18 for children and families at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Partner applications are due Nov. 13. Participating organizations must provide a secure, weather-protected collection location during the drive. Requirements and the interest form are available at jammiedrive.org/community-partners.
Community Food Collaborative is seeking volunteers (adults and children 11 and older) for a tree planting project Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Cornerstone Community Farm at Fairfield Middle School, 5121 Nine Mile Road. The project aims to plant 75 trees on the school campus as part of Richmond Tree Week. Click here for details and to register.
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, is seeking volunteers to help install holiday lights Nov. 18 and Nov. 30. Morning shifts run from 10 a.m. to noon, and afternoon shifts run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will help string lights along a field fence and low tree branches; they will not be asked to climb ladders or handle heavy equipment. Sign up by Nov. 16 here.
Nonprofit organizations may submit news for consideration to citizen@henricocitizen.com.
