Your Contributions at Work
Every dollar makes a difference.
Since 1989, Valor RVA has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to support Greater Richmond’s First Responders and their families. Your generosity funds critical assistance — from covering emergency expenses to supporting training, education, and mental health programs that strengthen those who serve our community every day.
How Valor RVA Supports Our Community
We’re proud to provide grants that:
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Offer financial relief to families in times of tragedy or crisis.
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Fund training programs that build resilience and leadership.
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Support mental health and wellness initiatives for First Responders.
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Provide safety equipment and resources that save lives.
Impact Snapshot
Here’s a look at some of the projects and assistance made possible by your donations:
$10,000
Dec. 2024
Assisted with funeral expenses for a Chesterfield Fire Lieutenant who died of cancer.
$1,000
Nov. 2024
Paid for the meals of substitute Firefighting staff who covered all stations' shifts during funeral of Henrico County Firefighter.
$25,000
Nov. 2024
Sponsored a 2-Day Post Traumatic Growth Leadership Training for command staff employees at The Boulder Crest Foundation in Bluemont, VA
$1,500
Aug. 2024
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.
$5,000
June 2024
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.
$5,000
Dec. 2023
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.
$14,000
Sept. 2023
Covered funeral expenses for a Chesterfield County Fire Captain who was killed in an automobile accident on his way to work.
$1,500
Mar. 2023
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.
$15,000
Feb. 2023
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.
$50,000
Jan. 2023
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.
$5,000
Dec. 2022
Valor RVA contributed $5,000 to the Sergeant Guffy Healthcare Fund. This fund paid medical bills of a Richmond Police Sergeant struggling with cancer.
$30,000
Dec. 2022
Awarded to the Richmond Ambulance Authority to purchase safety vests for its front line employees.
$2,000
Sept. 2022
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.
$2,217
Jul. 2022
Allocated for the funeral costs of a fallen Chesterfield County Firefighter.
