Carpenter’s Shelter

Emily Lenning, CEO & Founder

Carpenter’s Shelter is a nonprofit with a mission to support people experiencing and at risk of homelessness to achieve sustainable independence through shelter and housing placement, guidance, education, and advocacy.

“Carpenter’s Shelter is an amazing non-profit in Alexandria! I’m inspired by their love for the community the way Jesus does. I’m thankful for their impact on our city.”

Find out more about Carpenter’s Shelter here.

Richmond Public Library

Carmen Kumpula, Operations Coordinator

The mission of the Richmond Public Library is to inform, enrich, and empower Richmond’s residents: to enrich lives and expand opportunities for all citizens by promoting reading and the active use of cultural, intellectual, and information resources through a dedication to excellence and professional service.

“I love to read! Reading is such a wonderful way to enrich your life through connection, imagination, knowledge and creativity. The public library offers a no cost option for adults and children to explore their interests and worlds different from their own. The library is also a resource that allows individuals to take their education to the next level. I love the purpose of public libraries and want to further enhance the one in my community.”

Find out more about the Richmond Public Library Foundation here. 

PACK (People for Animal Care & Kindness)

Tiffany McCoy, Digital Marketing Strategist – External Partnerships

PACK (People for Animal Care & Kindness) is a community driven organization that aims to make a difference in the lives of animals, and often their humans, every single day.  They do this by providing financial aid to pet owners, dog rescue and rehoming and collaborating with other like-minded non-profits to make a meaningful impact. 

“I chose PACK as my charity because of the incredible, boots-on-the-ground work they do in the community. They provide financial aid for veterinary care to low-income, senior, and unhoused pet owners, rescue dogs with medical needs, support other animal welfare groups, and host outreach events like pet food pop-ups. Their dedication to keeping animals with their families whenever possible is heartwarming.”

Find out more about PACK here.

BibleProject

Kailyn Thomas, Digital Marketing Strategist

The Bible Project is a nonprofit animation studio that makes free resources to help people visualize and understand the Bible in a really cool way! They have videos on YouTube and social media that are quick and easy to understand. As well as podcasts, articles, and more! 

“I picked this organization because I love its mission and ability to turn biblical concepts into visually appealing and easily understandable videos. I’d been watching them for a while, and their content really helped me to understand a lot of things about the Bible that I had never known before. As a person who loves animation and seeing creative mediums, I wanted to be able to help support what they do.”

Find out more about the BibleProject here. 

The National Scoliosis Foundation

Jessie Ford, Graphic Designer

The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF) is a patient-led nonprofit organization dedicated since 1976 to helping children, parents, adults, and health-care providers to understand the complexities of spinal deformities such as scoliosis.

“This organization is special to me because I was diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis when I was 16 and underwent a spinal fusion surgery that corrected my curvature, with the insertion of (2) stainless steel rods, bolts, wires and screws on either side of my spine. It’s been 21 years since that life-changing operation and I’m so grateful for my surgeon (Dr. Charles Mehlman) and his entire staff at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital who made it possible for me to make a full recovery and live a life with no limitations.” 

Find out more about The National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF) here.