Help Us Restore, Revitalize, and Protect the Rappahannock
for Future Generations!
We’ve raised $363,100 toward our 1.1 million dollar goal!
Your gift today is doubled up to $250,000
and helps us revitalize our headquarters, expand our educational offerings, and secure 22 acres of forested land!

40 Years of Stewardship – A Future of Impact
For 40 years, Friends of the Rappahannock has been a leading voice for river conservation and stewardship.
As we celebrate this milestone, we launch a capital campaign to revitalize our beloved headquarters, including:
- Accessibility Enhancements: Creating an inclusive space with ramps, widened doorways, and ADA-compliant restrooms to welcome everyone in our community.
- Sustainability Upgrades: Installing energy-efficient windows and lighting, improving insulation, and modernizing HVAC systems to reduce the building’s environmental footprint.
- Expanded Educational Capacity: Increasing the size of the first-floor indoor classroom by 50%, allowing more students to engage in hands-on environmental education annually.
- Land Conservation: Acquiring a 22-acre forested parcel to protect it from development, enhance outdoor classroom opportunities, and preserve the natural beauty of the Rappahannock watershed.
Donate today to be part of this legacy! You can give in so many ways!
One-Time or Recurring Donations
Corporate Matching Gifts – email [email protected] for more information
Major Gifts & Naming Opportunities – email [email protected] for more information
Learn more!
Gain insight into the need for this project: https://riverfriends.org/for-revitalization/
Learn more about the impact of FOR on our community:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xodBqMWIPaw
Hear directly about this project from our Executive Director, Daria Christian, from our summer 2024 open house event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-FsrL411Oc
More details and learnings are coming soon!
So… What’s your FORty?
We want to hear how Friends of the Rappahannock has impacted YOU! Take 40 seconds and share how Friends of the Rappahannock or being involved with FOR has impacted your life and inspired you to be a river steward. Submit your FORty at [email protected]
FAQs
Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
How does the matching grant work? Every dollar you give is doubled up to $250,000. That means $1 donated = $2 towards the next 40 years of FOR!
Can I visit the site and see the progress? Yes! Contact us for a tour at [email protected]