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Turn Your Passion into Reality



Julia Bristow, a Norfolk writer and artist, turned her passion into reality by starting a scholarship for area students. Learn more about Julia and meet the high-achieving Jerue twins who are among the first Bristow Scholars.

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We are passionate people with a common mission: inspiring philanthropy and transforming the quality of life in southeastern Virginia.

Since 1950, we’ve invested more than $155 million on behalf of people just like you: Generous people, who live here, work here and who strive every day to make Hampton Roads an even greater community.

You can see our donors' passions and generous spirit at work in all our region’s cities helping just about every area nonprofit you can think of - - from arts groups to homeless shelters.

What is your passion? How can we help you turn it into reality?