Chuck Caple

Founder / Executive Director

Cathy Caple

President / Chair

Board of Directors

Virginia Smith - Retired School Teacher / Richmond Public Schools

Gloria Winfield -  Systems Analyst / Sentara Healthcare

Brenda Barbour - Retired School Psychologist / Montgomery County & Prince George County MD Public Schools

Darry Echols - Pastor of Rising Valley Baptist Church

Clinton Minnicks - President | Certified Drone Pilot with the Federal Aviation Administration at DroneWorx RVA

Lewanda Sims Gallimore - Senior Director of Community Relations / Genworth

Linda Skelly - Vice President of Marketing / Argent Federal Credit Union

Greta Kidd - Director of Marketing and Outreach / Call Federal Credit Union

Mark Banks - Director of Regulatory Affairs / Columbia Gas of VA; A Nisource Company

Susan Larman - Community Engagement Manager

susanl@hopeforlearning.org

Become A Sponsor

Become A Sponsor

Become A Sponsor

UPCOMING EVENTS

Why Sponsor HopeFor Learning

Sponsoring HopeFor Learning means investing in the success and stability of children in Title 1 elementary schools by removing barriers to learning through literacy support, mentoring, food security, and essential resources. Your partnership creates meaningful, measurable impact while strengthening families and building a brighter future for our community.

Ways to Sponsor

Financial Contributions – Support HopeFor Learning’s programs through one-time or recurring monetary gifts that directly fund literacy, mentoring, food security, and basic needs initiatives.

  1. Event Sponsorships – Sponsor signature events such as our annual charity luncheon, 5K, or golf tournament to gain visibility while supporting underserved children.

  2. Program Sponsorships – Underwrite specific initiatives like the Uplift Initiative, Resource 180, or From Hunger to Hope.

  3. In-Kind Donations – Donate books, school supplies, food, clothing, hygiene items, backpacks, or other essential resources for children and families.

  4. Corporate Matching Gifts – Multiply your impact by participating in employer matching gift programs.

  5. Employee Engagement & Volunteer Support – Encourage staff involvement through volunteerism or team-based service opportunities.