The Foundation is involved in various facets of the greater Williamsburg Community. We have included selected links that we think might be of interest to you.
Virginia’s Nonprofit Sector: A Major Economic Force — a research report conducted by Dr. Lester Salamon of Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Civil Society Studies. Key findings of the report demonstrate the significant ways that nonprofits are contributing to Virginia’s economic growth and vitality.
To Connect with Volunteer Opportunities in the Williamsburg Area click here.
To Join the Williamsburg Area Nonprofit Listserv click here. (Select the Nonprofit Management
tab and then the Nonprofits-I Email List
tab).
Williamsburg Area Chamber and Tourism Alliance — The Foundation joined the chamber in 2005.
Williamsburg Health Foundation — provides grants to local nonprofit agencies in the health field and human services field.
United Way of the Virginia Peninsula — provides assistance to member agencies in greater Williamsburg.
Network of Care for Behavioral Health — an internet-based community resource for people with mental illness, as well as their caregivers and service providers.
GuideStar, which is located in Williamsburg, provides information on nonprofit organizations across the country. If you would like to find our listing, type “Greater Williamsburg Community Trust” (our legal name) in to the search field.
Council on Foundations –The Foundation is a member of the Council on Foundations and has committed to National Standards for Community Foundations developed by the Council.
NetworkPeninsula — provides a listing of volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill sets, a listing of items needed by area nonprofits, and a community calendar with upcoming events of area nonprofits.
Williamsburg-James City County Schools Foundation — the WJCC Schools Foundation was created to unite residents, businesses and educational leaders to support a shared vision of educational excellence and achievement.