Since the internet is the most significant resource of all time, and since many of our clients, advisors and friends seek answers on the world wide web, we decided to establish a listing of our favorite websites for visitors to ours. Some addresses are for the charitable organizations which we support, either on a professional basis or a personal one, while others are included for general interest in the information or services provided. Several are just plain curiosities and, alas, all are rated G. Please enjoy!
Alzheimer's Association
The mission of the association is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. - The Alzheimer’s Association - Southeastern Virginia Chapter has been proudly helping those in need for the last 30 years. We serve the community on a local level with four offices reaching deep into the 7,400 square mile area. Our goal is to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow for those living with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
Website:www.alz.org
Southeastern Virginia Chapter website:www.alz.org/seva
Catholic Charities of Hampton Roads Foundation
Catholic Charities USA is the national office for local Catholic Charities agencies and affiliates nationwide. Catholic Charities USA provides strong leadership and support to enhance the work of local agencies in their efforts to reduce poverty, support families, and empower communities. Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 9 million people of all faiths each year.
Website: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia website: www.cceva.org/
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters is the facility of choice for pediatric care in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
Whether a child needs hospitalization, ongoing care for a chronic illness, outpatient surgery or primary care, CHKD Health System provides the staff, facilities and technologies that address the unique demands of childhood.
Since the Norfolk City Union of The King’s Daughters established the hospital in 1961, CHKD has undergone two major renovations and expansions and is now at the hub of a comprehensive system of caring dedicated exclusively to children.
Website: www.chkd.org
Commonwealth Community Trust
Commonwealth Community Trust (CCT) is a 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization that was founded in 1990 by family members who have a loved one with a disability and by concerned professionals.
The mission of CCT is to administer Special Needs Trusts so that people with disabilities and their loved ones can plan for their financial future. For clients who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Medicaid, the trust will not jeopardize government benefits.
Website: www.commonwealthcommunitytrust.org
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
To inspire philanthropy and transform the quality of life in southeastern Virginia. We connect you with charitable causes to improve life in our region.
As the largest community foundation in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, we manage permanent funds created by people from all walks of life. We invest their gifts to grow over time while awarding grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to students.
Website: www.norfolkfoundation.org
Internal Revenue Service
Provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all.
Website: www.irs.gov
Mary Buckley Foundation
All our efforts are directed toward helping people with traumatic brain injuries feel that they are a part of society again, as well as supporting their families. In addition, we provide educational services to the community through school and youth groups. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of brain injury survivors by maximizing their potential vocationally, socially and emotionally.
Website: www.maryfoundation.org
Operation Smile
Operation Smile mobilizes a world of generous hearts to heal children's smiles and transform lives across the globe.
We believe that all children deserve to live their lives with dignity. And for those suffering from cleft lip, cleft palate or other facial deformities, dignity begins with a smile.
Driven by our universal compassion for children, we work worldwide to repair childhood facial deformities by delivering safe, effective surgical care directly to patients. The global partnerships we create, the knowledge we share and the infrastructure we build leave a legacy that lives well beyond our medical missions, making a lasting difference in our world.
Our impact is felt not just through the children we heal, but through the daily transformation of donors, volunteers and staff as we fulfill our shared vision and see immediate, life-changing results.
Website: www.operationsmile.org
Senior Services of South Hampton Roads
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is the Area Agency on Aging serving residents of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Isle of Wight and Southampton counties. Our mission: Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is the regional organization in South Hampton Roads that supports and enriches the lives of older Virginians and their families through advocacy, education, information, products and comprehensive services.
Website: www.ssseva.org/
Jewish Family Services of Tidewater
Jewish Family Service (JFS) provides a full spectrum of services to meet the health, education and welfare needs of Hampton Roads residents. Established in 1946, JFS has had a long-standing tradition of caring and concern for the community it serves. Services are provided by highly trained staff and caring volunteers, supported by an active Board of Directors and liaisons with professionals in the community. JFS truly embraces the community it serves, providing innovative solutions for multi-generational needs.
Website: www.jfshamptonroads.org
United Way Foundation
United Way Worldwide is the leadership and support organization for the network of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 45 countries and territories. We advance the common good by focusing on improving education, helping people achieve financial stability, and promoting healthy lives, and by mobilizing millions of people to give, advocate, and volunteer to improve the conditions in which they live.
Website: liveunited.org
United Way Foundation of Hampton Roads website: www.unitedwayfoundation.org
Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation
The Foundation was established in 1987. Our mission is to provide college scholarships to dependent children and spouses of all US Navy - officer and enlisted - active duty, retired or deceased who served within Naval Air Forces. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic merit and community service. Wings over America annually sponsors over forty scholarships to students who have chosen to continue their education. The foundation is funded solely through the generous contributions of private and corporate sources, and has proudly awarded over $375,000 to outstanding students since 1987.
Website: www.wingsoveramerica.us