Contributions At Work

Assisted with funeral expenses for a Chesterfield Fire Lieutenant who died of cancer.

Paid for the meals of substitute Firefighting staff who covered all stations' shifts during funeral of Henrico County Firefighter. 

Sponsored a 2-Day Post Traumatic Growth Leadership Training  for command staff employees at The Boulder Crest Foundation in Bluemont, VA

Awarded to Metro Richmond Flying Squad, a 501c3 that provides on-site support to responders when incidents require additional logistical supplies such as food and water. 

Sponsored a Post Traumatic Growth Leadership Workshop for command staff employees to learn about Struggle Well Training and best practices for wellness programs.  The class was attended by 23 participants representing 17 local First Responder Agencies. 

Donated funds to the Hanover Sheriff's Office Foundation to assist with the medical bills of a Hanover Sheriff's Office employee who is battling cancer. 

Covered funeral expenses for a Chesterfield County Fire Captain who was killed in an automobile accident on his way to work. 

Co-funded the Annual Health Symposium presented by Richmond Professional Fire Fighters Association.  This symposium provided educational materials related to occupational cancer and mental health issues.

Donation to the family Trust for a fallen Chesterfield County Firefighter.  The Trust was established for the care and education of her two school-aged children. 

Funded multiple Struggle Well training sessions.  The two day training sessions are tailored specifically for First Responders.  The training provides tools to identify, manage and address mental health struggles and promote emotional well-being.  Co-funded with Boulder Crest Foundation, this grant provided training for over 415 local First Responders throughout 2023. 

Valor RVA contributed $5,000 to the Sergeant Guffy Healthcare Fund.  This fund paid medical bills of a Richmond Police Sergeant struggling with cancer. 

Awarded to the Richmond Ambulance Authority to purchase safety vests for its front line employees.

Awarded to Metro Richmond Flying Squad, a 501c3 that provides on-site support to responders when incidents require additional logistical supplies such as food and water. 

Allocated for the funeral costs of a fallen Chesterfield County Firefighter.