One Hour Cares

Giving away $5,000 to a worthy cause in Hampton Roads every quarter!

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And who we’re helping in Hampton Roads

One Hour Cares donates $5,000 every quarter to a small local organization. We choose three finalists each time from the below directory and invite you to “like” your favorite on our homepage. The winner is chosen by a lottery system with chances to win based on the number of “likes” you give each finalist.

While only one finalist wins the $5,000 prize, we invite you to learn more about each organization and consider supporting them yourself. Our goal is to shine a light on some good people doing great work in our community.

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757 SeaHawks Cheerleaders (Finalist 2013)

The 757 Seahawks Youth Athletic Association is a non-profit organization established to support the youth of Hampton Roads academically and athletically.

Access Partnership

We connect those in need of health care to available resources. $5,000 would go to dental & supplies programs. Read posts by those we've helped: https://greatnonprofits.org/org/access-partnership.

Adopt-A-Student (Finalist 2014)

The Adopt-A-Student program helps homeless children in the Hampton Roads area receive their specific supply requirements and a new backpack before school and clothing and gifts for Christmas. $1000 a month would allow us to help an additional 10 children a month with their supplies or Christmas gifts. That’s a lot of smiling children here in Hampton Roads!

Angel's Hands at the Ranch (Winner 2017)

Organization rescues animals (horses, llamas, mini horses, goats, sheep) and works with girls rescued from human trafficking using the animals as animal and equine therapy. The funds would be so helpful in getting the girls continued help with education, jobs, therapy, feeding and housing the girls as well as feeding the animals. We are a 501c3 organization that relies solely on donations, mostly local.

Arts Inclusion Company (Finalist 2015)

Arts Inclusion Company is a new company where people of All Abilities are welcomed to participate in all aspects of theatrical arts. The organization puts on theater performances including but not limited to individuals diagnosed with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, hearing/vision impairments, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. They offer an inclusive environment where we provide mentorships and workshops.

Autism Buddies (Winner 2015)

Autism Buddies provides respite for parents of children with Autism by holding events throughout the year such as a Holiday respite, a Tea Party, and Kayaking Days. Once a month, parents also drop their children off at The Bounce House in Virginia Beach. This money would help us pay for these events and help a least 30 children a month!

Backing The Thin Line (Finalist 2015)

The Backing the Thin Line is a non-profit organization, 501(c)(3) made up of family members and friends of 1st Responders who seek to support each other and the important work of our 1st Responders. The $1,000.00 from One Hour Cares would go towards the continued support of the BTTL who participates in various activities such as police and firefighter graduations, National Police Week, Fire Safety Week events, fundraisers for families of fallen 1st Responders, and other first responder-community oriented activities.

Be A Reader (BEAR) (Finalist 2017)

The goal of the Marilyn and Marvin Simon Family Jewish Community Center’s Be a Reader (BEAR) program is to help at-risk children in Tidewater public school acquire the reading skills and love of learning that lead to personal happiness and success. The additional funding would allow for BEAR to expand into additional Title 1 schools and help more deserving children who struggle with literacy.

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