Ensuring children in Central Virginia have essentials from birth to improve outcomes for life.
Little Hands Virginia is the only organization in Central Virginia solely dedicated to providing essentials to economically disadvantaged young children in the first years of their lives.
1 in 3 children
are economically disadvantaged in the Greater Richmond region
Almost 40% of children
in the city of Richmond live below poverty thresholds
In 2022, we directly served over 1,700 children in Central Virginia
1,300
one-month supplies of diapers (over 150,000 diapers)
755
bundles of clothes
753
baby bottles
585
bottles of soap
200
pack n plays
Each item we provide children and families serves a purpose – whether to provide comfort, support development, encourage early literacy, or promote safety.
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Our Blog
Pair of grants set to help Richmond families struggling with basics for infants, toddlers (NBC12)
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - At Little Hands Virginia, it’s easy to spot why the organization needs more strollers, car seats and pack-n-plays, because they’re almost out. Founder Taylor Keeney says they provide essentials to Richmond families with kids up to 3 years old....
A Magical Night at the Museum with Little Hands Virginia (WTVR)
RICHMOND, Va. --Little Hands Virginia is on a mission to support families and children in our area. Today, Taylor Keeney, Founder and Executive Director and Sarah Graper, Board President of the organization stopped by to share more about their annual fundraiser, “A...
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer partners with Little Hands Virginia (Henrico Citizen)
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer partnered with Little Hands Virginia for the third quarter of 2022 through its Thalhimer Gives program, a company-wide initiative focused on community involvement and charitable giving. Through Thalhimer Gives, associates actively...
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