Posted on Jan. 25, 2025

Now Accepting Individual Donations to Aid Impacted Richmonders 

The City of Richmond today announced a partnership with the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg to support Richmonders impacted by the water crisis. This partnership will allow individuals to support their neighbors by contributing to the Water Recovery Fund, which will begin accepting applications on Jan. 31. 

The Fund will be open to Richmond residents with a demonstrated financial need related to the water crisis. Eligible expenses, which must be paid directly to the biller, may include rent, mortgage payments, health-related expenses, childcare, utilities, and missed car loan payments. The Fund will not begin accepting applications until Jan. 31. Residents will be able to apply both online and over the phone at that time. 

Additionally, Mayor Danny Avula has committed $25,000 from his Richmond Forward Together PAC to the Fund. He also encourages others to contribute as they are able to help impacted residents. Donations are being accepted through the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg:  

• https://www.yourunitedway.org/rvawaterfund/ 

“Helping our friends and neighbors is not only the compassionate thing to do, it’s also how we continue to build thriving communities that leave no one behind,” said Mayor Danny Avula. “This recovery fund is an important tool to provide needed support after the recent water crisis.”