The Word Was Born in Virginia
The Word started where neighbors still know each other by name — in Lexington and Rockbridge County, Virginia. What began as a way to help local nonprofits and small businesses pull together has grown into a community giving app designed to strengthen towns across the Commonwealth. Our roots in the Shenandoah Valley shape everything we build: giving should be personal, local, and rooted in the place you call home.
If you have been looking for Virginia charities to support, ways to volunteer in Virginia, or a trustworthy home for your Virginia nonprofit donations, The Word brings it all together — the causes, the volunteers, and the businesses that give back — in one place built around your community.
How The Word Helps Virginians Give
Virginia is a state of distinct communities, from the mountains of the southwest to the Tidewater coast, from college towns to county seats. The Word meets each one where it is, connecting residents to the good happening nearby.
Virginia Charities
Find and support verified nonprofits across the Commonwealth with secure giving and automatic tax receipts.
Volunteer in Virginia
Discover local volunteer opportunities, sign up directly, and track the hours you give back.
Community Challenges
Rally your town around shared giving and service goals through friendly community challenges.
Businesses That Give Back
Shop with Virginia businesses that donate a portion of every sale to local causes.
Donate to Virginia Charities
Across Virginia, thousands of nonprofits work to feed families, shelter the vulnerable, mentor young people, and protect the places that make the state special. The Word makes supporting them simple. Browse charities by location and cause, learn about each organization's mission, and give securely in a few taps. Every gift produces an automatic, tax-compliant receipt, and recurring donations let you become a steady supporter of the Virginia causes you believe in.
Volunteer Across the Commonwealth
Giving time can matter as much as giving money. The Word surfaces real volunteer opportunities posted by Virginia charities and community groups — serving at food banks, mentoring students, cleaning up rivers and trails, staffing local events, and more. Filter by your interests, sign up, and watch your volunteer hours add up so your service is recognized.
Keeping Virginia Generosity Local
When you give through The Word, your support stays in Virginia communities — the same towns, schools, and neighborhoods you pass every day. Local nonprofits often operate on the slimmest of budgets, and a small recurring gift or a few hours of your time can dramatically expand what they are able to do for their neighbors.
Local Businesses That Give Back in Virginia
The Word also connects Virginians with local businesses that give back. Participating shops, restaurants, and service providers contribute a share of what you spend to local causes — turning everyday purchases into everyday generosity and keeping dollars circulating within Virginia communities.
Explore Giving in Your Virginia Town
The Word is expanding community by community across Virginia, beginning in the Rockbridge area and growing outward. Explore giving, volunteering, and local business partners where you live.
Lexington, VA
The Word's hometown — charities, volunteers, and giving-back businesses.
Buena Vista, VA
Local causes and community challenges in Buena Vista.
Rockbridge County, VA
County-wide giving, volunteering, and local business partners.
Staunton, VA
Charities, volunteering, and local businesses in the Shenandoah Valley.
Harrisonburg, VA
Giving and volunteer opportunities in the Friendly City.
Roanoke, VA
Local causes and giving-back businesses across the Roanoke Valley.
Charlottesville, VA
Charities, volunteers, and community giving around Charlottesville.
For Charities
Are you a Virginia nonprofit? See how The Word helps you raise more locally.
For Businesses
Become a Virginia business that gives back through The Word.
One Commonwealth, Stronger Together
Whether you want to donate to Virginia charities, volunteer in your county, join a community challenge, or shop where your dollars do double duty, The Word puts the good happening across Virginia in the palm of your hand. Register free and start strengthening your corner of the Commonwealth today.