2026-01-13T22:00:06Z 2025-06-30 990EZ 2024-07-01 421609865 PREVENTION CONNECTIONS PREV 0000000000 701 E FRANKLIN ST STE 500 RICHMOND VA 23219 Daniel J Saggese Vice Chair 0000000000 2026-01-13 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X preventionconnections.org X X 183185 73224 103067 0 6894 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 183185 113237 0 0 80146 0 0 0 193383 -10198 154682 0 144484 154682 144484 0 0 0 0 154682 144484 0 0 154682 144484 Prevention Connections PC was established in 2003 as a 501 c 3 and serves as a nonprofit partner organization to acquire resources for activities that complement and expand the childhood obesity and tobacco-use prevention efforts of the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth VFHY Mission To promote health through nutrition increased physical activity and tobacco prevention and cessation Vision We seek to improve and maintain wellness and quality of life by serving youth young adults and their families in Virginia Light of Hope Alliance Partnered with the City of Manassas to distribute over 100 Park Packs with sports equipment and program flyers Provided transportation so children from three underserved neighborhoods could access activities like hiking museums and sports at low cost 20000 Local Environmental Agriculture Project LEAP Funded seven projects through the Roanoke Foodshed Network engaging over 1200 youth in activities like 5Ks biking gardening dance and outdoor expeditions Reduced barriers to participation and strengthened community connections 20000 Arlington Foundation for Families and Youth Expanded Share Table program to 23 schools reducing food waste and food insecurity Built and installed community ball boxes with at-risk teens providing free soccer and recreational equipment in affordable housing parks 16990 56990 Michael Parsons Chair 2.00 0 0 0 Daniel Saggese Vice Chair 2.00 0 0 0 Heidi Hertz Secretary 2.00 0 0 0 Andy Sorrell Treasurer 2.00 0 0 0 Gina Patterson Director 1.00 0 0 0 Ellen Pudney Director 1.00 0 0 0 Ashley Ege Director 1.00 0 0 0 Paul Harrell Director 1.00 0 0 0 Jordan Butler Director 1.00 0 0 0 Howard Estes Director 1.00 0 0 0 Annette Ansong Director 1.00 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false VA Wilma Jordan 701 E Franklin St Ste500 Richmond VA 23219 8047867409 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 1384 73224 74608 101078 72087 103067 276232 1384 101078 72087 176291 350840 350840 0 1384 101078 72087 176291 350840 1 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Schedule O: Launched the Badger Bikers Mountain Biking Club at Kate Collins Middle School. Purchased 15 new bikes, helmets, and a storage trailer, ensuring accessibility for all students regardless of ability to afford equipment. Helping Overcome Povertys Existence (HOPE) Inc. Improved operations at the Open Door Café and Hope Packs program by purchasing an electric pallet jack, garden tiller, and patio sets. Fed thousands of children through Hope Packs and grew hundreds of pounds of produce for meals. Orange County Office on Youth Purchased a handicap toilet for river recreation events and supported the Mustard Seed Garden, which provided thousands of pounds of fresh produce to families in need through the Love Outreach Food Pantry. Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries Purchased LED grow light carts for 6 Salem City schools, enhancing school garden programs that support healthier eating, physical activity, and environmental education for local students. Greensville/Emporia Community Health Action Team (CHAT) Revitalized an overgrown, debris-filled section of Meherrin River Park into a disc golf course, improving accessibility and expanding free recreational opportunities for the community. Champions for Youth Summit Support of event that brings together prevention leaders to turn ideas into action. Through connection and practical learning, the Summit strengthens efforts that support healthier futures for young people. Lack of capacity