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Provides services that promote the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of PD7 by planning, encouraging and assisting governmental subdivisions to plan for the future. Also encourages and facilitates local government cooperation, in addressing on a regional basis, problems of greater than local significance. The Commission provides a variety of technical services to its member local governments including: planning, mapping, grant application assistance, and network meetings.

Encourages and facilitates local government cooperation and state-local cooperation in addressing on a regional basis problems of greater than local significance. Facilitates the recognition and analysis of regional opportunities and take account of regional influences in planning and implementing public policies and services. Promotes the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of the district by planning, and encouraging and assisting localities to plan, for the future.

Serves as staff to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the public, with respect to land use planning and development. Major responsibilities include planning, zoning, subdivision, building, permitting, and Code and Ordinance enforcement. The Department consists of three functional divisions - the Planning Office, Zoning, Permitting and Inspections Office, and the Environmental Office of the County Soil Scientist.

The Mayor's Committee for Person's with Disabilities works toward community education, legislation, accessibility, employment, transportation and economic issues. Membership is available to persons who wish to serve on the committee.

Responsible for the planning and coordination of higher education in Virginia.

ADvancing States administers the National I&R Support Center that provides training, technical assistance, and information resources to build capacity and promote continuing development of aging and disability information and referral programs nationwide.

Programs under Community Development assists neighborhoods with developing civic leagues, provide training for community leaders, and provide collaboartion and partnerships to ensure neighborhoods are safe and stable for their residents.

Serves to assess, identify, coordinate, plan and implement efficient and effective regional EMS delivery systems in partnership with the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services and State EMS Advisory Board.

Provides regional planning and coordination services for Planning District 16. Serves the localities and citizens of the region through planning activities and programs related to a variety of issues, including economic development, environmental services, housing and community health, transportation demand management, and rural and urban transportation planning.

The Planning Department provides staff support to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, including reviewing and providing recommendations on all land use matters presented to the Commission and Board.

The community foundation serving the cities of Roanoke, Salem, and Martinsville, the counties of Roanoke, Botetourt, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Alleghany, and other surrounding areas.

Rideshare is a program of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, working to reduce traffic congestion and increase mobility throughout the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. RideShare offers free car pool and School Pool matching, a van pool start-up service, and operates a Guaranteed Ride Home program, which provides free rides home in an emergency to users of alternative transportation. RideShare also works with employers to develop and implement traffic reduction programs, and markets the region's Park and Ride lots. RideShare is a member of the Commuter Information Team (CIT), a partnership that includes JAUNT, Charlottesville Transit Service (CTS), University Transit Service (UTS), and Greene County Transit. Our work with the CIT includes acting as a transportation information and referral center for the region, as well as contributing to joint marketing and awareness efforts. Virginia Relay Users: Dial 711

To provide coordination, training and a support system to all persons, groups and agencies involved in emergency medical pre-hospital care in Central Virginia. To assist with grants, pre hospital protocols and medical direction. To support homeland defense issues for EMS & Fire agencies.

Provides a regional organization comprised of the four counties in the Northern Neck. Also coordinates planning and technical assistance for the counties.

The Planning Council has been recognized as a community convener around human services issues. From children's issues to homelessness, The Planning Council has identified areas of regional concern and brought together the decision makers and resources to address these challenges. With expertise in community needs assessments, research, and evaluation, data analysis, and implementation of new strategic plans, our team partners with local governments and businesses, non-profit agencies, and the faith-based community to address the most vulnerable populations' needs.

United Way­ of Greater Charlottesville is building a strong community where all families thrive, providing financial supports & services, and childcare and early education supports & services.

Healthy Roanoke Valley (HRV) and Healthy Franklin County (HFC) are partnerships of over 50 public/private health and human services organizations, education institutions, and local businesses that are working collaboratively to address the healthcare needs of underserved populations in the Roanoke Valley and Franklin County. HRV and HRC are focused on four areas identified in by a Community Health Needs Assessment in 2021: (1) Healthy Behaviors, (2) Mental Health, (3) Collective Impact/Collaboration, and (4) Access to Services (Primary Care, Behavioral Health, and Oral Health).

Provides information about county and community resources. Insures that county programs provide access for those with disabilities, ie. sign language interpreters.

The Crater PDC is a regional planning agency with major emphasis in the areas of transportation, economic and small business development, as well as environment issues and serving as the convener for major military-related discussions among the region’s communities.

Community Partnerships seeks to ensure collaboration with city agency through Chesapeake RU Ready, participation with associated Boards and Commissions as well as partnering with our non-profit arm; Chesapeake Youth Foundation.

Serves the counties of Lee, Wise, Scott and the city of Norton through a full range of planning and development activities. These activities include Technical Assistance, Economic Development, Regional Coordination and Community Service.

Provides professional planning and technical resources, a concerted approach to regional cooperation, planning assistance with program delivery, and a forum for the interaction of appointed and elected local government officials and citizens members.

The Norfolk Arts Commission provides support and encouragement to arts, culture, and humanities in the City. It develops policies and procedures necessary to carry out arts and culture programs. The Commission is responsible for establishing evaluation criteria for funding grant applications, artist selection, and carrying out review processes. The Commission reviews all grant submissions and evaluates for completeness, value, and equity.

The purpose of the Williamsburg Area Arts Commission (WAAC) shall be to assist Williamsburg City Council and James City County Board of Supervisors and other appropriate bodies and organizations in supporting and stimulating excellence in the arts and in creating an atmosphere which encourages the growth, development, and accessibility of cultural amenities for the benefit of citizens and visitors.

To encourage and facilitate philanthropy by receiving contributions, investing them and providing grants for area organizations and institutions.