Help us keep the doors open — and reach more families.
The House is open. Every dollar funds a safe room, a hot meal, a warm bed, and the support that keeps mothers and children together — plus the improvements and expansion that let us welcome the next family. Every volunteer hour multiplies the work of our small team. Here's how to help.
Tax-deductible. Mission-direct.
Focused Outreach Richmond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN 27-3752391). Every dollar you contribute is tax-deductible and goes directly into the work.
- $50 – A welcome kit for a new family
- $150 – A week of groceries for a household
- $500 – Outfitting one child’s bedroom
- $2,500 – Sponsor a full room at the House
Tap the Make a gift button to reach the team by email, and we will follow up with secure giving details and a tax receipt. Prefer to mail a check? Make it payable to Focused Outreach Richmond, Inc. and contact the intake team for confidential mailing instructions.
Skills, time, presence.
Our most-needed volunteer roles change month to month, but here’s where consistent help moves the needle:
- Mentors for mothers in recovery and re-entry
- Childcare assistants and tutors for school-age children
- Drivers for medical, court, and school appointments
- Interior-design and furnishing help for the House
- Trauma-informed counselors and social workers
- Pro-bono legal, tax, and benefits-prep support
Big and small, recurring or one-time.
In-kind donations
Diapers, formula, age-appropriate clothing, hygiene kits, school supplies, and gently-used furnishings. Email us to coordinate confidential drop-off logistics.
Corporate & foundation support
Room sponsorships, employer partnerships, and matching gifts. We can share a sponsor-a-room packet on request.
Planned giving
Bequests, beneficiary designations, and IRA qualified charitable distributions. Talk with us — and your advisor — about the right path for your family.