Established January 2020
VABCC Foundation
Strengthening community wellbeing and economic mobility across Virginia.
We support basic needs, student readiness, financial education, workforce development, and pathways to entrepreneurship through community-centered, non-commercial programming.
Our Mission
Meeting needs today while building stability for tomorrow.
We strengthen community well-being and economic mobility across Virginia through basic-needs support, student readiness, financial education, workforce development, and pathways to entrepreneurship through non-commercial educational programming.
Who We Are
A foundation rooted in community wellbeing, education, and long-term stability.
The VABCC Foundation is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in January 2020 and dedicated to strengthening community wellbeing by supporting individuals and families across the Commonwealth.
As the charitable arm of the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation operates with a people-first mission centered on direct community support and education. We design and deliver programs that address real-life barriers, such as food insecurity, lack of school supplies, and limited access to financial and workforce education, so individuals and families can move forward with dignity and confidence.
All Foundation programs are instructional, supportive, and non-commercial, ensuring that resources are used solely to benefit the communities we serve.
What We Do
Community-centered support that meets needs and builds long-term stability.
The VABCC Foundation delivers direct support and educational programming that help individuals and families meet immediate needs while building pathways toward stability, readiness, and opportunity.
Basic Needs Support
Food assistance and community-based support for individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Education & Student Support
Backpacks, school supplies, and educational resources that help students start prepared to learn.
Financial & Workforce Readiness
No-cost financial readiness, credit awareness, and career-readiness education that supports long-term stability.
Featured Initiatives
Focused programs that turn our mission into action.
The VABCC Foundation advances focused initiatives designed to address barriers, expand access to education, and strengthen long-term stability for individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and communities.
StrongHER Foundations Program
Supporting financial readiness, career stability, educational preparedness, mentorship, and confidence-building for women and girls.
Learn MoreEconomic Mobility & Entrepreneurial Education
Providing non-commercial education, workforce readiness, financial education, and capacity-building programs that help under-resourced individuals and entrepreneurs build sustainable futures.
Explore Programs360Forward
A growing community-centered platform designed to expand access to resources, education, and support that move individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and communities forward.
Visit 360ForwardOur Commitment to Impact
Measuring what matters as we grow.
The VABCC Foundation is strengthening how we track, evaluate, and share the impact of our community-centered programming. As our work expands, we are building stronger systems to document participation, measure outcomes, and improve the way we serve individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and communities.
This commitment helps us steward resources responsibly, strengthen program quality, and share clearer results with donors, funders, partners, and the communities we serve.
Track Participation
Document who we serve, where we serve, and how participants engage with Foundation programs.
Measure Outcomes
Use surveys, follow-up forms, and program records to understand changes in knowledge, confidence, readiness, and access.
Improve Continuously
Use participant feedback and program data to refine services, strengthen partnerships, and expand community benefit.
Why Your Support Matters
Your gift helps meet immediate needs and build long-term stability.
Every contribution helps the VABCC Foundation provide community-centered support, education, and resources that strengthen individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and communities across Virginia.
Helps provide food and essential resources to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
Ensures students have backpacks and school supplies needed to start school prepared.
Expands access to no-cost financial readiness, workforce education, and entrepreneurial learning.
Strengthens community-based support that promotes dignity, stability, and opportunity.
The VABCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support the work.
Whether you give, volunteer, or partner with us, your support helps strengthen individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and communities across Virginia.
Donate
Financial contributions help provide food, school supplies, educational programming, and community-centered resources that support stability and wellbeing.
Donate NowVolunteer
Volunteers support outreach efforts, school supply drives, educational events, mentorship opportunities, and community-based programs throughout the year.
Volunteer With UsPartner
Faith-based institutions, schools, civic groups, employers, and community organizations can partner with the Foundation to expand reach and deepen impact.
Partner With UsSupport the Mission
Help strengthen stability, education, and opportunity.
Your generosity helps provide food assistance, student support, financial readiness education, workforce development, and community-centered programs that strengthen individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and communities across Virginia.
With Gratitude
Thank You to Our 2025 Partners & Donors
The VABCC Foundation is grateful for the generosity of our partners, donors, and community supporters who helped make our work possible in 2025.
Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF)
Ernisha & Tracey Hall
Marvin Powell
Rita-Marie Ferguson
Mackenzie Hazzle
LL
Jamel
Tanya Close
Melba Roberson
Tracy Hall
Cameron
Terrance Sanders
Joseph Lyttle
Amara Graham
Naoko
Keaun Barrett
Goddess
Natalie Parker
Catherina Hurlburt
Delores Grimes
Lily Oliver
John
Kevin Williams
Brittany Burress
Naiema
Nita C.
Christopher Salter
Marnice Miller
Salome Tinker
Jevette Worthy
William & Pariece Wilkins
Jamia Flowers
Tavaris Peele
Theresa Rockett
Nika
Beatrice Blissett
Bronte Montgomery
Tillie James Travel
Encore Insurance Group, LLC
Tameka Thompson
Mardel
Portia West-Madden
Andre & Dawn
Nicale Nxumalo
B.EPIC Events and Design
Theresa
Ronnette Meyers
Shondella Murray
Maija Penn
Don Slaiman
Danielle Fisher
Deana Jean
Scherena Couch
Cecil Robinson
Lawrence Duke
Alex Mouton
Norman Pryde