Social Accountability

SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND CHARITABLE GIVING, 2024

Social accountability for a non-profit organization is the impact that organization has on its wider community. It is a measure of an organization’s commitment to its mission, stakeholders and the greater community.

Each of the LifeSpire of Virginia communities along with the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation are significantly impacting their localities. As part of our vision of vibrant living where faith, wellness and community flourish, that community extends around each residence.

In 2024 the LifeSpire family, including the VBH Foundation, AgeSmart and five communities, provided more than $1.4 million in monetary donations, goods and services to public charities and organizations.

Across all of LifeSpire, team members gave over 418 hours and residents and members gave over
18,728 hours of time to volunteer service.

2024 GIVING HIGHLIGHTS – Greater Community Engagement & Support

The Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation:

• $36,000 cash to the Cristo Rey Richmond High School Work Study Program, supporting interns at Lakewood.
• $24,000 in emergency housing to the Fresh Start Home in Newport News.
• $20,000 cash to LeadingAge NC Foundation, for disaster relief.
• $6,000 grant to Area Congregation Together in Service (ACTS) to support seniors facing homelessness
• $4,000 for scholarship students in the healthcare field to EverBless Foundation
• $1,000 cash to the Circle Center Adult Day Feasibility Study.
• 100 hours volunteering at the Salvation Army.

The Chesapeake:

• $1,000 worth of food to the Newport News First Responders through multiple events, including summer cookout and a 9/11 event.
• $945 worth of meeting space, supplies and food to the Peninsula Catholic High School Students
• $788 in supplies to the Menchville House for women and children in need.
• $730 in winter care supplies for Peninsula SPCA.
• $300 in supplies to Seaford Elementary School for an Intergenerational Workshop with Residents
• $350 in supplies for Winter Care Package to the Peninsula Rescue Mission.

The Culpeper:

• 30 hand knitted Afghans to McGuire Hospital.
• $15,400 worth of meeting space for the Culpeper Business Women
• $422 worth of supplies for the Culpeper Greater Community
• $2,800 worth of meeting space and food for LifePoint Church
• $500 worth of meeting space to the Stevensburg Baptist Church
• $384 supplies to the Boy Scouts of America
• $250 sponsorship to the Bowl of Seniors
• $2,950 to Hospice of Piedmont
• $320 sponsorship to Girls of the Run
• Over $1,100 in donations in lieu of flowers to the Americans with Diabetes Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, Cause for Paws, Culpeper Knights, Samaritan’s Purse, Hospice of Piedmont, Alzheimer’s Association, and Museum of Culpeper History.
• $330 Sponsorship during the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Crab Fest.

The Glebe:

• $5,670 to the Alzheimer’s Association Central & Western Virginia Chapter.
• $1,035 raised during a Piano Concert to The Lampstand of Virginia

Lakewood:

• $73,634 to the Alzheimer’s Association, Richmond Chapter. Lakewood was ranked #34 out of 57,100 teams nationally!
• $11,400 worth of meeting space to the Marine Corps League.
• $5,200 worth of meeting space to Henrico County for voting.
• $4,800 worth of meeting space to the Gayton Glen HOA
• $4,600 worth of meeting space to The Good Vibrations Community Choir.
• $1,000 worth of meeting space to The Day Lily Society.
• 1600 lbs. worth of food to FeedMore and over 175 hours volunteering.
• 262 of hand knitted baby caps and 22 baby mittens to the St. Mary’s Hospital NICU and Pediatric Wards.
• $800 worth of meeting space for the American Red Cross Blood Drive.
• $600 to CrossOver Ministry.
• $475 in back-to-school supplies to Carver Elementary School.

The Summit:

• $3,565 to the Alzheimer’s Association Central & Western Virginia Chapter.
• $200 to the Brookville Fire Department
• $135 worth of supplies to the Sandusky Elementary School
• $540 worth of in-kind gifts to The Salvation Army
• $5,000 worth of in-kind gifts to Holy Cross   
• $3,300 worth of furniture to Goodwill
• $433 worth of food and supplies to the Lynchburg Daily Bread
• $300 worth of in-kind gift for the Timberlake Church Preschool
• $700 worth of furniture donated to Mission Thrift
• $200 worth of toys to the YWCA Central Virginia
• $100 worth of supplies and team member time to the Raspberry Hill
• $500 worth of supplies to the Home Sweet Home Program
• $1,800 worth of equipment to CraveABLEs
• $1,600 worth of eyeglasses to the Lions Club
• $640 worth of medical supplies to the Free Foundation
• $550 worth of food to the ParkView Teal Bag Drive
• $300 worth of meeting space to the Caregiver Support Group.

Charitable Giving & Volunteer Service within LifeSpire of Virginia Communities & The Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation

The VBH Foundation provided $1,224,000 in Benevolent Assistance to 44 residents at The Chesapeake, The Culpeper, The Glebe, Lakewood, and The Summit.
The VBH Foundation provided $30,000 in scholarships to LifeSpire team members
The VBH Foundation provided over $9,000 in Crisis Funds to team members in LifeSpire communities.
The VBH Foundation provided $2,700 in Spiritual Life Fund grants to LifeSpire communities.
The VBH Foundation provided $24,000 in emergency housing to the Fresh Start Home.

Residents across all communities volunteered over 18,728 hours in service to their communities. Team members volunteered over 418 hours in service to their communities.