VHB’s Charitable Foundation recently awarded six grants—$50,000 in total—to nonprofits nominated by VHB employees for their impact in local communities. Each organization was championed by a VHBer who is actively involved in its mission, and all were carefully selected based on alignment with VHB’s mission and values, connection to the built environment, community benefits, and organizational need.
NYC Managing Director and Charitable Foundation Advisory Board Chair Nancy Doon shared: “The Charitable Foundation directly furthers VHB’s mission of inspiring our people and partnering with our clients and communities to create a sustainable future. To provide this opportunity to support nonprofit organizations that our people deeply care about makes me incredibly proud and grateful.”
The Foundation complements VHB’s flagship employee-led VHB Cares program and the difference we make through employee and corporate donations, volunteer hours, and scholarship programs.
Congratulations to the 2025 Grant Recipients!
NoDA Neighborhood (Charlotte, NC) – nominated by Connor Klassen, Transportation Planner. NoDA Neighborhood supports community revitalization and enrichment programs in Charlotte’s NoDA neighborhood.
Capital Trees (Richmond, VA) – nominated by Diane Linderman, Senior Advisor. Capital Trees works to create a greener, more livable Richmond through the thoughtful planning, planting, and maintenance of public green spaces.
Friends of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail (Bedford, NH) – nominated by Greg Bakos, Senior Project Manager. The organization preserves and promotes the Merrimack River Greenway Trail for recreation and community engagement.
SupportWorks Housing (Richmond, VA) – nominated by Leslee Oliver, Communications Lead. SupportWorks Housing provides safe, affordable housing and support services to individuals and families in need.
Brooklyn Queens Land Trust (New York, NY) – nominated by Nicole Bulger, Environmental Scientist. The Trust protects and manages community green spaces to foster sustainable and equitable neighborhoods.
Shelter House (Fairfax County, VA) – nominated by Jenny Goldschmidt, Public Outreach Coordinator. Shelter House offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness.
Looking Ahead
Each organization takes a unique approach to strengthening communities, and all reflect the values our employees care deeply about. Later this year, we’ll reopen the nomination process, continuing to empower VHBers to champion nonprofits making a meaningful impact in their local communities.
