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Charities We Support:
Charity is a primary focus for the
Blue Goose. The Virginia Pond supports many local charities
through service and fundraising activities, and has contributed tens of
thousands of dollars in recent years. Below is a list of some of the local charities we support
on a regular basis. To learn more
about an individual charity, click on the logo to go to the charity's
website!
| ASK is a non-profit group
that provides support to children with cancer and their
families. The Virginia Pond donates drinks and snacks
for the ASK Pediatric Oncology Clinic and supports ASK's
annual Fun Walk and 5K. |
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The USO is a non-profit,
non-governmental organization that
provides support to U.S. Armed
Forces personnel and their families
worldwide. A USO Center was
opened at the Richmond Airport in
2010. The Virginia Pond
annually donates funds and snack
items during the USO's busy holiday
season.
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| Edmarc Hospice for Children
is an organization that provides home healthcare, hospice
care and bereavement support to families in the Tidewater
area who are dealing with the a child's illness and death.
The Tidewater Puddle does annual service projects for Edmarc,
including gardening, painting, etc. |
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Virginia Victory Games is a
one-day sporting event for visually and physically
challenged children and adolescents (ages 6-21) who are
ineligible to participate in the Special Olympics. For
the past several years, the Virginia Pond has provided funds
and volunteers to help with the games. |
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