Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is the global day of generosity, and this year, we are asking you to make your impact tangible. Shop our Amazon Wish List and know exactly how your gift makes a difference. All items listed help power our operations, programs, and educational initiatives. To view RPAA’s Wish List, click here.

Giving Tuesday can feel overwhelming. This year, we’re also shining a light on some organizations we respect and collaborate with — groups doing meaningful work for youth, families, and artists in Richmond.

Check them out, learn more, and consider supporting if you can:

• • ART 180
    We are a 27-year-old Richmond, VA, creative collective curating events, workshops, exhibitions, residencies, and art programs for young people and their families, and the working artists in our city.
    Donation link: https://a.co/3iZZAIr
  • Blue Sky Fund
    Blue Sky Fund is on a mission to provide transformational experiences for Richmond-area youth through outdoor education. Our programs help youth find inner growth through outdoor adventure!
    Donation link: blueskyfund.org/donate
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond fuels the boundless potential in young people to ensure they are life and career ready.
    Donation link: https://www.bgcmr.org/
  • Gallery5
    Gallery5 fuels Richmond’s creative spirit by uplifting local artists and ensuring access to the arts for all.
    Donation link: https://gallery5arts.org/fall-fund-drive
  • The Junior League of Richmond
    The Junior League of Richmond is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Founded as a nonprofit group on February 1, 1926 by 59 young women, the Junior League of Richmond was affiliated in 1927 with the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), which currently serves in a resource and advisory capacity.
    Donation link: https://juniorleagueofrichmond-bloom.kindful.com/
  • The Neighborhood Resource Center
    Our mission is to build relationships, share resources, and develop skills to enhance lives in Greater Fulton and east Henrico County through our Core Programs: Education, Nutrition, Financial Opportunity Center, and Community Organizing.
    Donation link: https://nrccafe.org/donatenow/
  • Oakwood Arts
    We make art and careers in creative industries accessible to all through community engagement, inspiring programming, and experiential education
    Donation link: https://oakwoodarts.org/donate
  • Open Space Education
    Open Space amplifies abilities and creates breakthroughs in youth through hands-on nature-based arts experiences. Our mission is to offer equitable access to nature, art, and alternative modes of learning for young people in Richmond Public Schools, where 100% of our programming is free for families.
    Donation link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/e22cebe6-92f0-42d6-b1ed-8be5430a3a14
  • Peter Paul RVA
    Peter Paul RVA supports children and families in Richmond’s East End with free after school, summer, and family engagement programs that nurture creativity, build academic success, and strengthen community.
    Donation link: www.Peterpaulrva.org
  • Pretty Purposed
    We inspire communities to empower young women and girls through school and community based programs that center health and wellness.
    Donation link: https://www.prettypurposed.org/give
  • Rise Academy
    Rise Academy is a fully accredited, independent high school in Richmond’s East End. As a tuition-free school, Rise Academy ensures all students have access to an education that equips them to lead, succeed, and meaningfully engage with the world around them. Through their after school program, Rise Academy ensures K–8th graders–no matter the school they attend– have safe, creative, and enriching out-of-school adventures.
    Donation link: https://www.riseacademyrva.org/