The Nightingale Fund
The Nightingale Fund supports faith communities in South Hampton Roads creating handmade greeting cards to help reduce isolation among seniors in nursing homes or housebound individuals.
Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications reviewed as received)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per grant; typically covers one year of greeting card craft supplies.
Summary: Supports faith communities in South Hampton Roads conducting handmade greeting card outreach for seniors in nursing homes or housebound individuals.
Key Information: Financial statements (audited or full 990/990EZ) required; 990-N not accepted.
Description
The Nightingale Fund, administered by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation, provides small grants to faith communities and houses of worship in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, that operate Nightingale Ministry programs. These programs focus on creating and delivering handmade greeting cards to senior citizens in nursing homes or to housebound individuals, aiming to foster social connection and reduce isolation. Grants are intended to cover the cost of craft supplies for one year of outreach.
