Give Local Giving Guide
A look at the Rappahannock & Culpeper organizations participating in Give Local Piedmont, a 24-hour online fundraising event on Tuesday, May 12 benefiting the nonprofits who take care of our communities. Go to givelocalpiedmont.org to donate now and for more information.
Animals
A nonprofit organization dedicated to spaying and neutering stray, feral and domesticated cats, and finding homes for adoptable cats and kittens through our foster based rescue.
RAWL is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that manages daily operations of the Rappahannock County animal shelter. Partial funding comes from the county, with the remainder provided by community supporters. RAWL operates an active adoption program, seeking to rehabilitate and place every dog in a loving home.
Rescues and rehomes cats and kittens in Rappahannock County, and promotes spay and neuter programs.
Arts
The festival nurtures young talents, fosters the arts and reclaims the human spirit through integrative mentoring, world-class performances and community building.
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In an e ort to enhance the history and culture of Rappahannock County, the festival supports the local business community — including restaurants, food trucks, wineries, breweries and retail establishments — while bringing visitors and performers to the area.
Kid Pan Alley’s mission is to inspire creativity, build confidence and foster community among children of all ages through the group songwriting process.
RAAC enriches the lives of all in Rappahannock County through participation in and exposure to the arts.
Community Development
To honor and preserve the rich history and stories of African Americans in Rappahannock County and to promote opportunities for all to appreciate African Americans’ vital role throughout history.
Keeps audiences informed and engaged through in-depth coverage of local issues, events and
stories that matter most to our rural area, often in collaboration with the Rappahannock News.
A diverse, charitable organization in support of the living arts, committed to improving the quality of rural life through social change, peaceful resolution and public outreach — educating, motivating and inspiring individuals, families and communities.
Mobilizes generosity into action to improve lives and strengthen communities across the Northern Piedmont, today and for future generations.
Presents an unforgettable, educational and enriching experience of Rappahannock County’s agricultural culture.
Dedicated to serving the people of Rappahannock County by supporting programs that enhance health, education and overall well-being. As part of Lions Clubs International, the foundation meets local needs through hands-on service and community partnerships.
Assists and supports the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority in the
acquisition, conservation and development of Rappahannock County Park to encourage recreational, ecological, educational and artistic use. Current goals include building a new accessible playground and resurfacing the basketball court.
Rappahannock County Soccer Association Inc.
Provides recreational soccer for children ages 2-15 in Rappahannock and surrounding counties in both spring and fall, helping kids discover the game and serving as a feeder league to school teams.
Rappahannock Historical Society
Strives to be a trusted steward of local history and a welcoming center for research, learning and discovery for all Rappahannock residents and visitors.
Scrabble School Preservation Foundation
Preserves the Scrabble School and shares its legacy through educational programs.
Sperryville Community Alliance
Promotes activities to enhance the safety, inclusiveness and vitality of the Sperryville community.
Education
Child Care & Learning Center
With families and community partners, CCLC nurtures every child’s confidence, resilience,
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curiosity and joy, paving strong foundations for life — thriving children, healthy families, loving community.
FamilyFutures
Creates and implements a financial education model for K-12 students that produces confident, financially savvy adults.
Friends of the Rappahannock County Library
A tax-exempt, nonprofit organization that provides funds to the library for programs, furniture, internet access, computers and other technology. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Headwaters Foundation
Headwaters supports students and teachers in Rappahannock County Public Schools with enriching programs and opportunities to succeed.
Hearthstone School
Hearthstone School nurtures and educates the whole child, committed to developing each child’s ability to feel deeply, think clearly and act purposefully.
Rapp Center for Education
Provides residents of Rappahannock County and nearby areas with educational experiences that enhance knowledge, employability and quality of life to build and sustain a stronger community.
Rappahannock County Public Schools PTO A parent and teacher organization run on a
volunteer basis to bring events and fundraisers to Rappahannock County Schools.
Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball
Using competitive baseball and softball, teaches skills, mental and physical development, respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play, ensuring every child with a desire to play has the opportunity to do so.
Wakefield Country Day School
Develops each student’s character and intellect to the fullest potential, encouraging scholarship, diligence and self-discipline as well as respect for and service to others within a curriculum that emphasizes learning in the classical tradition.
Environment
Old Rag Master Naturalists
Members are the hands, eyes, and voices of conservation in the northern Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills – observing, documenting, teaching, and restoring the natural resources that make our area so extraordinary.
Rapp Nature Camp
Allows individuals, especially children, to discover the wonder and beauty of the natural world and to understand what it means to be part of a community of living things.
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Advances the art of gardening and landscape design by encouraging members in the growing and showing of horticultural specimens and training them in design. The club rewards student excellence, supports youth projects, and aids in the protection of natural resources and the environment.
Conserves the natural resources and rural character of Rappahannock County.
As the o cial philanthropic partner of Shenandoah National Park, the trust provides strategic investments in programs and initiatives that protect, enhance and preserve the park’s resources for this and future generations.
Promotes the conservation of native biodiversity and sustainable land use through research, education and community engagement.
Cultivates community through conservation and makes sustainability fun, realistic and inclusive.
Health
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A volunteer fire and rescue company that provides emergency care to the sick and injured and fire protection for the people and property of the community.
The company’s mission is to protect the health, lives and property of those who live in, work in and visit the community through fire prevention, education, public service, fire/rescue and emergency medical response.
Serves and protects the Sperryville community.
Provides high-quality emergency pre-hospital care to people in Sperryville and surrounding communities, treating all patients with the utmost respect.
Uplifts the community through physical activities and mental disciplines.
Provides high-quality emergency services to residents in and around Rappahannock County.
A pioneering organization that uses a clinically based Mission Based Trauma Recovery therapy model to help wounded warriors reconnect with life, their families, their communities and each other.
Human Services
Provides emergency and self-su ciency assistance with compassion and confidentiality to Rappahannock County residents, ensuring essential resources are available to those most in need.
Provides food and hope to families in Rappahannock County.
Rapp at Home’s mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of residents of Rappahannock County and adjacent areas, allowing them to age in the community comfortably, safely and independently by fostering the community support and services needed to do so.
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Animals
Brings people and pets together to create a no-kill community.
A nonprofit rescue dedicated to saving abused, neglected and surrendered animals and helping them find their lifelong home through rehabilitation, retraining and safe placement, or permanent sanctuary when needed.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill rescue dedicated to saving abandoned, forgotten and at-risk cats in Culpeper County and surrounding areas, providing veterinary care — including spay/neuter, vaccinations and disease testing — to ensure permanent placement.
Rescues animals in need, provides them with loving care and connects each one with a forever family, committed to giving every animal a chance to thrive in a safe, compassionate home.
Reduces feline overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia through targeted spay/neuter programs,
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trap-neuter-return, rescue and collaborative partnerships with shelters and veterinarians.
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and no-kill organization dedicated to protecting and providing for ferrets in need — regardless of health, age or origin — until a permanent loving home is found, while promoting the domestic ferret through education.
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing for orphaned, sick and injured wildlife, nurturing and preparing animals for release back into their native habitat through a collaboration of licensed wildlife rehabilitators, volunteers and veterinary partners.
Provides sanctuary to neglected equines while embracing the bond they share with humans.
Community Development
Preserves the historic integrity of Culpeper County's only surviving colonial church and adjacent lands, as recognized by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources through Virginia Landmark designation and listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Creates better citizens for tomorrow.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving the natural and historic resources of the Brandy Station area of Culpeper County. While focused on the Civil War history of the Brandy Station vicinity, e orts extend beyond that era and geography, including preservation of significant tracts of land related to the Battle of Brandy Station (June 9, 1863) and Kelly's Ford.
Provides cultural and musical enrichment to its members and the community, primarily by presenting vocal concerts. In that endeavor it attracts musicians and audiences from a variety of counties in the central Virginia area.
Honors aviation heritage, educates future generations and entertains the community through a free, family-oriented event that has served Culpeper County and the surrounding region for more than 25 years.
Promote and support the band program in the Culpeper County Public Schools.
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A nonprofit that operates the Valley Baseball League's Culpeper Cavaliers franchise, fostering and promoting youth baseball and softball, civic responsibility, charitable outreach, good sportsmanship and responsible leadership.
Brings people together through live theatre, creative education and engaging stage experiences, with community at center stage.
Organizes special events throughout the Culpeper Minute Men region that celebrate the area's unique history, culture, ancestry, traditions and patriotic volunteers, partnering with historical and heritage societies, museums, schools and preservation foundations.
Stimulates a growing and stable commercial center in downtown Culpeper by increasing use of downtown as a destination, promoting a diversified business mix, fostering residential opportunities, and actively leveraging cultural assets to connect businesses with visitors and residents.
Inspires understanding and engagement with the rich history and natural resources of Germanna through archaeology, education, genealogy and preservation.
Empowers individuals and enriches lives through the transformative power of music and art.
Collects, preserves, interprets and promotes the history of Culpeper by engaging diverse audiences and educating visitors.
Windmore Center for the Arts strengthens the community by fostering connection, inspiring creativity, nurturing talent and encouraging curiosity through inclusive arts programming and education that welcomes individuals of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences.
Education
Documents, celebrates and shares the educational, social, cultural and military history and accomplishments of students, faculty, administrators and supporters of George Washington Carver Regional High School — the first and only secondary school serving minorities in Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock and Orange counties from 1948 to 1968.
Committed to enhancing the lives of individuals
in Culpeper County and beyond by funding scholarships and educational opportunities, supporting economic vitality and community well-being through strategic partnerships and investments.
Culpeper Christian School exists to please the Lord Jesus Christ and to train students by working with the home to build academic excellence on the Word of God.
4-H is a community of young people learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. With guidance from caring adults, youth explore their interests and develop their talents.
Empowers adults through education by providing accessible English and Spanish language instruction, literacy development and digital skills training that strengthen families, support workforce readiness and promote full participation in community life.
Creates and implements a financial education model for K-12 students that produces confident, financially savvy adults.
Maintains an association of persons interested in libraries, focusing public attention on
At The Cold War Museum®, we recognize the critical importance of honoring Cold War veterans, educating students, and preserving the rich history of this pivotal era. For over 25 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to educating future generations through engaging programs, immersive displays, artifact loans, lectures, conferences, and symposiums. Every student we inspire, every dollar you contribute, and every moment of your time brings us closer to fulfilling our mission. OUR MISSION:
The Cold War Museum® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to education, preservation, and research on the global, ideological, and political confrontations between East and West from the end of World War II to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Together, we can ensure that future generations remember the events, actions, and influential figures that defined the 46-year struggle of the Cold War. It’s essential that history does not repeat itself.
Donate: Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us reach our goals and supports our educational initiatives.
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Thank you for standing with us. Your support is crucial in ensuring that the lessons of the Cold War endure for generations to come.
library services while supporting educational programs, reading groups, author events, children's and teen reading programs and fundraisers.
Germanna Community College Educational Foundation Inc.
A nonprofit established to promote the growth, progress and well-being of Germanna Community College and its students through raising, investing and administering funds in support of the college's mission.
Girls on the Run Piedmont
Envisions a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential.
Piedmont Area Soap Box Derby Foundation
A nonprofit youth education and leadership development organization whose mission is to build knowledge and character through collaboration, fair and honest racing competitions, STEM curriculum and other community-focused activities.
PlayDate: A Children’s Museum
Believes children learn best through play, creating a spark that develops into a lifelong love of learning and helping kids reach their full potential.
Verdun Adventure Bound
Provides connection to nature, oneself and community through experiential learning.
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Environment
Carver Food Enterprise Center
Sustains agriculture and the environment in Virginia's Northern Piedmont. The Foundation of the Flora of Virginia Project inspires conservation of native flora through education, outreach, and publication supporting biodiversity protection.
Friends of the Rappahannock
Serves as the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River.
Old Rag Master Naturalists
Dedicated stewards of the natural world across the northern Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, observing, documenting, teaching and restoring the natural resources of the region.
Health
Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department
Aids in the preservation of life and property, and teaches, practices and promotes fire safety.
Free Clinic of Culpeper
Improves health and promotes wellness by providing quality healthcare to eligible adults in Culpeper through a collaboration of community resources.
Generations Central Adult Day Center
Enables seniors facing age-related health challenges
and their family caregivers to live to their full potential through quality care, nurturing support and an intergenerational environment.
Hospice of the Piedmont
Guides life's final journey with expertise and empathy.
Kind Mom
A 501(c)(3) and movement inspiring a kind and peaceful life, leading by example to promote positive mental health and normalize the mental health needs of young families.
Little Fork Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company
Protects the quality of life, social, economic and environmental infrastructure of the northern end of Culpeper County, providing trained, certified personnel to respond to 100 percent of emergencies.
Operation First Response
Committed to assisting wounded warriors, disabled veterans, Gold Star families and first responders by addressing their personal and financial needs.
Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic
A nonprofit dedicated to offering affordable, highquality dental care for children and adults.
Serendipity Equine Inc.
Partners youth, families, veterans, and first responders with rehabilitated equines through
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educational and equine-assisted learning programs tailored to individual needs.
Promotes social, emotional and mental well-being through physical activity and engagement.
Transforms health and inspires hope for all Virginians and beyond.
Human Services
Through partnerships, connects people to resources to improve quality of life as we age.
Brings restoration to lives destroyed by addiction.
Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Roman Catholic faith, Catholic Charities serves the most vulnerable, upholding the dignity and sanctity of human life from conception through natural death.
Serves abused, neglected, and at-risk children through advocacy, treatment, and prevention to
break the cycle of abuse and help children live healthier, safer lives.
Helps alleviate poverty in Culpeper and surrounding counties by supplementing struggling families' income with hygiene products, household items, clothing and shoes, along with mentoring.
Shares what God has given with grateful hearts.
Helps neighbors thrive by providing access to nutritious food and community programs.
Provides employment services and community supports without discrimination, empowering individuals with disabilities to live, work and participate fully in their communities.
Brings people together to build homes, communities and hope, putting God's love into action.
Provides immigration legal services to vulnerable low-income immigrants and refugees through a team of attorneys, sta and volunteers.
Champions fairness by advocating for those with the least access to the civil justice system.
Shares nourishment, compassion and hope in Christ's name to all who enter.
Provides families with free resources, including diapers, wipes, formula and feminine hygiene items.
Provides opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals and enhance their lives, families and communities.
Provides shelter, support and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Founded in 1996 by Francis Gary Powers Jr. and John Welch, the Vint Hill museum honors veterans, preserves history and educates future generations.
For 30 years, the club has engaged youth in nationally recognized programs that build selfesteem and help kids reach their full potential.
