Impact Stories

Known for its personal service and knowledgeable staff, White’s Building Supply Inc. is an ACE Hardware store and lumber yard in Keysville, Va. Set just off the railroad that runs through the heart of this farmland community, White’s Building Center is a valuable asset to the town and has been a staple in Keysville for decades, used by both construction professionals and weekend DIYers alike. The business was purchased by two new owners with the …

Opportunity Home Team Grill is an established restaurant and bar in Richmond’s Fan District, named one of the nation’s 10 “Great Neighborhoods” by the American Planning Association. For sporting events year-round, Home Team is packed with fans sipping on suds and scarfing down deliciously prepared foods. With the help of VCC, HTG Fan LLC was able to purchase the business while also acquiring working capital for an establishment that has become a Fan District staple. …

When we say that the work VCC does would not be possible without the help of partners, we truly mean it. Our partners include individuals with as little as $25 to invest, along with large institutional investors and organizations that believe in the power of social impact investing. One such partner has been the Richmond Association of Realtors (RAR). In 2016, RAR made a $1 million investment in VCC to support affordable housing across the city. …

Opportunity To rehab the former Hayden High School, the only historic African American high school located in rural Franklin, VA, into 27 Senior housing units and commercial space that will be occupied by Senior Services of Southeast Virginia, the regional organization in South Hampton Roads that supports and enriches the lives of seniors and their families through advocacy, education, information and comprehensive services. The completed Hayden Village Center will include a number of community services …

Opportunity There is a shortage of safe and affordable housing on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. With the Bailey House Apartments project, the Eastern Shore Housing Alliance will be able to assist the private housing production sector in delivering adequate housing, related services, and facilities to the market. Solutions Mission-Focused Lending As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), VCC can support projects like Bailey Road Apartments with VCC’s mission to create jobs, energize places, and …

Opportunity For nearly a century, the plant on Holliday Street in Lynchburg has processed Virginia-grown meat. The facility was purpose-built as an abattoir and Seven Hills Food Co. are now just the fourth tenant in its long history. These buildings are a rarity in this era, often converted for other industry, into lofts, or even torn down. Solutions Mission-Focused Lending As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), VCC can support projects like Seven Hills Food …

Opportunity A vacant and dilapidated 12,000 square foot building in the heart of the Bedford community. Developer Dave McCormack worked with Virginia Community Capital (VCC) to fund the first brewery in Bedford, Virginia, Beale’s Beer. The brewery creates a dog and family friendly space for the community to enjoy and come together while also bringing jobs to the area. Solutions Flexible Funding The projects VCC backs are sometimes considered “too complicated” from the broader financial …

Opportunity Developer Dave McCormack worked with Virginia Community Capital (VCC) to fund Trapezium Brewing Company. The brewery creates a lively, vibrant gathering place that brings new life to a vacant building, attracts residents and visitors to Old Towne Petersburg while creating jobs and revenue for the city. Solutions Flexible Funding The projects VCC backs are sometimes considered “too complicated” from the broader financial community. VCC funded McCormack’s Trapezium Brewing Company with several other financial and …

Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) is a nonprofit community health center based in Danville with locations in Chatham, Martinsville, and Boydton (Medically Underserved Areas) which offers primary care services including pediatrics. PATHS’ vision is to be a catalyst for change, making a healthy life possible for everyone. The center serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay and 40% of their patients are uninsured. PATHS decided to increase its Danville facility to expand …

Jim Scanlon, an experienced grocer with more than 40 years in the industry, opened a full-scale grocery store in the city of Newport News in May of 2016 with VCC’s help. This community-focused private/public partnership was established to create living wage jobs, stimulate economic activity, and provide access to healthy and affordable foods. The store is 28,000sq ft. full-service grocery store offering fresh produce, prepared foods, salad bar, deli, traditional grocery staple items. Jim’s Market …