Turn Blah Days Into Wow Days

Your one-year membership to The Little Gym of Charlottesville will deliver hours of fun, while two passes to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, plus a gift certificate donated by Tara Cordle, will give you a date night while your little ones sleep soundly after tumbling all day

Get Out and Stay Out(side)!

Take what you learn during your private flyfishing lesson at Orvis, your four passes at Rocky Top Climbing, two trial memberships at Charlottesville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, gift card and goodies at Great Outdoor Provision Co., and three experience packages at Anytime Golf Charlottesville and rediscover life away from screens

Coffee Break, then Cruise Date

Greenberry's Coffee pours your favorite brew before heading down to Norfolk for a lunchtime cruise for two aboard the Spirit of Norfolk

Best Playdate Ever

Host your best friends and their kids with 10 open play passes to Little Planets Playroom and four box lunches from Great Harvest Bread Co.

Calling All Foodies to Dine Out and Then Stay In

Treat yourself and five friends to a family-style sampling meal at Bonefish Grill, and invite them to join you in the October 2019 pasta-making class at Williams Sonoma

To Infinity and Beyond

Pack a lunch with your kiddo's favorites from Wegmans, then grab your creative travel kit and gift card from The Hive Art + Craft Lounge, and use any of your 10 play passes to Little Planets Playroom to turn any ordinary day into an adventure

Must Be 21 for Sake Tasting, But All Ages Welcome for Goat Snuggles

Your group of five gets to snuggle baby goats at Caromont Farm and then visits North American Sake Brewery for an exclusive tasting and private brewery tour

Come Fly with Me!

You and two friends will soar with the Charlottesville Flight Center on a one-hour sightseeing flight tour

So You KNOW You Can Dance!

Blue Light Ballroom teaches you all the right moves with one month's worth of group lessons and one private lesson

Taste Award-winning Olive Oils and Balsamics

Tasting of extra virgin olive oils at Oliva with 15 percent discount on store purchases for your group of 10

Love (Is All You Need)

Start off with a 45-minute therapy session at Halo Salt Spa, enjoy your prime rib dinner for two at The Aberdeen Barn, and gasp at a surprise from Andrew Minton Jewelers. Top it off with an overnight stay at the snazzy Boar's Head Resort and breakfast in The Mill Room the next day

Unleash Your Inner Artist

Your group of up to four learns the art of blockprinting in a private workshop from Emily Ruth Prints

St. Maarten + Four Nights + Six People = Best Time of Your Life

Luxurious penthouse in Porto Cupecoy from Getaway2Give treats you and your besties to world-class beaches with access to tennis courts, zero-edge pool, boutique shopping, fine dining, and more (airfare not included; restrictions apply)

Celebrate with Friends and Sugarplum Fairies

Your party of four tucks into a four-course meal at The Melting Pot and Charlottesville Ballet's 7 pm performance of The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 20 courtesy of Monticello Media

Practice Makes Perfect on the Road to Spring Creek

Anytime Golf offers three golf experience packages to get your foursome ready to play Spring Creek Golf Course Mon. - Thurs.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game on September 25th

Your very own baseball autographed by Washington Nationals' first baseman Ryan Zimmerman from Donations XCHANGE gets you and three pals pumped for the Nationals' 7 pm home game against the Phillies on 9/25 courtesy of Monticello Media

Put the FORE! in Your Foursome

Work out the kinks of your swing with three Anytime Golf experience packages before your foursome plays the Meadowcreek Golf Course Mon. - Fri.

Own Piece of Caps History with Autographed Christian Djoos Print

2018 Stanley Cup Champions Washington Capitals' defenseman #29 Djoos has autographed this 8 x 10" print from Donations XCHANGE just for you

Win the Draw Every Time with UVA LAX Stick

Put your skills to the test and the ball in the goal with this UVA Women's Lacrosse stick

It's Not Too Late to Simplify 2019

AskLandis offers professional help with downsizing, de-cluttering, or reorganizing your space

HGTV Designer of the Year Nominee Jennifer Glickman Inspires Room Makeover with Fresh Paint

Three-hour consult with Glickman Design Studio helps you choose a new color for one room and 360° Painting of Central Virginia will paint it

When Autumn Leaves Start to Fall?

Gather around your cottage-style Napoleon Muskoka Patioflame table from Acme Stove and Fireplace Center while your beverages chill in the outdoor cedar icebox donated by Here's Your Sign. Relax, sip, and watch the birds perch on the squirrel-proof feeder from Wild Birds Unlimited

Good Clean Fun with Your Favorite Furball

Your pet enjoys Animal Connection's basket of treats, toys, gift certificate, and more, while you spend no time cleaning up with Miele's compact C1 home care canister vacuum cleaner donated by Charlottesville Sanitary Supply Corporation

Ultimate Home Entertainment Upgrade

Crutchfield's A/V design specialist creates a home entertainment package that blows you away

Relax and "Wine Down" All Year Round!

Your built-in, dual-zone Avallon beverage center from Ferguson Enterprises holds 21 bottles that you'll curate from your personal collection thanks to your new annual Wine Guild of Charlottesville membership

Relax and Keep Your (Virtual) Eyes Open

Helix Computer Systems donates and installs state-of-the-art UniFi video camera in your home

Renew and Refresh Your Home

Carpet Plus donates a Simplicity Wonder straight suction canister vacuum perfect for maintaining area rugs after your two-hour full home cleaning from Maid Right of Central Virginia

Great Mornings Start with Coffee and Donuts

Your Grit Coffee basket has everything you need for waking up-add delicious Duck Donuts for extra zing

Yummy Dinner Out and a Cozy Movie In

Start your date night by ordering your favorite dishes at 2019 Best of C-Ville winner Lampo. Then head home for a cozy night with three classic movies and a selection of three wines donated by Mount Peak Winery

It's Showtime on the Downtown Mall!

Treat your date to a Belgian- and Dutch-inspired meal at Brasserie Saison before taking your seats at any Live Arts show Oct. 2019 - July 2020

Spice Up Your Movie Night

Satisfy your craving for delicious Southwestern cuisine at Belmont's Junction, and then head over to Violet Crown to see that movie everyone's been
talking about

Go Nuts for Beer

Three Notch'd Brewing Company offers three-month beer club membership to enjoy with a can of premium Virginia peanuts from Plow & Hearth

Food is Love at Red Pump Kitchen

Red Pump Kitchen's executive chef creates a beautiful meal with the freshest local ingredients and wine pairings just for your party of eight

Halotherapy + Comfort Food = True Happiness

Halo Salt Spa offers 45-minute couples session while Charlottesville fave Bluegrass Grill & Bakery offers delicious coffee, sweets, and breakfast or lunch. Sustenance for body and soul!

Float and Fetch for Peace and Well-being

Spend 90 minutes in an Aqua Float session, and receive a full evaluation package for neurologically based care from Jubilee Family Chiropractic while your pooch gets pampered with choice of natural treats, accessories, or dog clothing from Fluffy's Pet Shop and an in-home evaluation from Native Sun Animal Acupressure Therapy

You Are Beautiful!

Underarm laser removal treatment from Smooth Skin Laser is your warm-up to a mani and pedi at Virginia Nails, a master stylist haircut and travel haircare kit from Ederra Salon, and a full exam and diagnostic from Jubilee Family Chiropractic. Once refreshed, add something fun to your wardrobe from Penelope

The Best Mental Health Day Ever

Soothe your soul with a 90-minute Aqua Float session, and then nosh on your favorite order from Thai 99 II. Finish your day by spending 45 minutes in Halo Salt Spa's recreation of a natural Himalayan salt cave, improving your mood, relieving tension, and calming your allergies

Mr. and Mrs. Brayfield have owned their city home for 28 years. Mr. Brayfield has worked decades as a machinist for Klöckner Pentaplast, while his wife was a nurse at UVA during that time until she suffered a stroke that has left her disabled and unable to work. The couple struggles to make ends meet, and it is especially difficult maneuvering Mrs. Brayfield's wheelchair in and out of their home that is 12 steps below the street. While many funding sources will be needed to address more expensive retrofits and many deferred maintenance projects, the most immediate need is to install a handicap commode and vanity in their bathroom. AHIP is grateful to our supporters who will help ensure the long-term safety and stability of this family's home.

- Handicap bathroom retrofits

Funds needed for this project: $1,720

Mrs. Brooks is now retired from working as a nanny. She shares her 1970s Rose Hill bungalow with her daughter, who works in accounting for a senior care business while studying business administration at PVCC, and granddaughter. AHIP recently completed an emergency repair which took care of new decking and railings, plumbing repairs, vinyl floor in the bathroom, and storm doors, but the flooring in the kitchen, hallway, and master bedroom have deteriorated beyond their useful life and also need to be replaced. We hope several generous supporters will come together to cover the costs for this important job to keep this multigenerational family safe at home.

- Laminate floor in three rooms

Funds needed for this project: $5,856

Ms. Harris-Butler's home in Keswick originally belonged to her grandmother. She worked 27 years driving a truck for her family's sanitation disposal business, but had to retire when she was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago. She has two sons who live in the area with their families and a daughter who lives in Richmond-she enjoys time with her seven grandchildren, watching three of them during the summer. When we met Ms. Harris-Butler, she had been without hot water for two years and has been heating water on her stove to bathe. AHIP is in the process of installing a new unit courtesy of a donation from AO Smith Foundation that was made possible by our local NOLAND dealer. Built in 1954, the home needs further repairs and updates, with the immediate need being to add electrical outlets to prevent a possible fire. Can you be the difference to Ms. Harris-Butler's safety and security?

- Electrical receptacles in three rooms

Funds needed for this project: $1,546

Mrs. Dolan and her husband purchased their mobile home in North Garden just eight years after it was manufactured. Her husband was a carpenter until he passed away in 2010, and Mrs. Dolan now is retired after working in retail at Rite Aid and as a private caregiver. The kitchen has become unusable due to a plumbing leak that has gone unattended for so long that the base cabinets are about to fall through the floor, and the commode in the master bathroom had to be shut off until the tank is repaired. She does not have the resources to make all the necessary fixes to stay living safely in her home. It's the largest AHIP family project this year, and we would love as many contributors as possible to join together in making sure that Mrs. Dolan has a home repair happy ending.

- Kitchen cabinets, countertop, sink, and plumbing
- New range and refrigerator
- Subfloor repair and laminate floor in two rooms
- New commode

Funds needed for this project: $14,803

Mr. and Mrs. Gray's house in Esmont sits on the corner, with their son living across the road and his daughter living in the house behind them. Mr. Gray worked for nearly four decades at Uniroyal in Scottsville making fabric for tires, while Mrs. Gray worked as an administrative assistant for a doctor and then later as the head colorist for a company that colorized black and white photos, prints, and paintings. The couple has lived in their home since 1962, and now they are both in their 80s and struggling with health issues. Mr. Gray walks with a cane, but he can no longer navigate the home's front or back steps. AHIP will build a safety ramp with help from generous supporters like you.

- Handicap ramp

Funds needed for this project: $3,094

Originally from Warrenton, Mr. Gray has owned his Scottsville home since 1990. He is a veteran who worked several years as a driver and butler for John Kluge and in 2017 underwent surgery for cancer. The roof on his home needs to be replaced in order for this senior to remain living safe at home. Many AHIP supporters can be the difference to keep Mr. Gray safe and secure for many years to come.

- New roof

Funds needed for this project: $7,750

Ms. Morris has lived in her grandmother's mobile home in Charlottesville on and off for 15 years, inheriting it a few years ago. She now shares the home with her adult son, who works at Subway, and a partner, who is disabled. Ms. Morris suffers from several health conditions and hasn't been able to work since her last job as a cashier for Kmart. AHIP plans to schedule a volunteer project to paint the roof, and additional fixes are needed to replace the commode and install a grab bar in the bathroom. When many supporters contribute collectively, we'll be able to keep this family safe at home.

- Paint metal roof
- Handicap bathroom retrofits

Funds needed for this project: $3,131

Mr. Rush is a single dad raising four daughters between the ages of 16 and 2 while working at Blue Ridge Building Supply. Built in 1971, his house is heir property, owned by his cousin and other family members. AHIP carried out an emergency repair this year to repair the baseboard heating and is currently working on subfloor repairs in the bathroom and utility room, but funding has not been secured to address the dangerous condition of the roof. AHIP seeks contributions from several supporters to keep this family safe and ensure this home stays affordable now and for the next generation.

- New roof

Funds needed for this project: $6,185

Mrs. Whitlock, or Bebop, as her family calls her, is 96 and remains independent in her Ridge Street home. Her family was from Batesville, but she moved into the city to take a job as a childcare provider and then as a nursing home caretaker for seniors. She does her best to keep her home immaculate, but her limited resources have made it difficult to fix several plumbing issues, including getting access to the panel behind her tub. Your support in any amount will help AHIP complete this critical repair for a senior neighbor.

- Handicap bathroom retrofits
- Kitchen and bathroom plumbing repairs

Funds needed for this project: $1,772

Ms. Woody inherited her parents' home in 2014, where she now raises her two young sons surrounded by relatives who own adjacent properties in her Esmont neighborhood. She works full time as an administrative assistant and medical office coordinator for a neurosurgeon at UVA, but needs help with many critical repairs. The HVAC unit was replaced as part of AHIP's partnership with Beck Cohen. Many funding partners, including Wells Fargo, Community Housing Partners Weatherization Services, and donors to our Energy Retrofit Initiative, are making it possible to address projects as part of a rehab: windows, water heater, doors, chimney, roof, soffit, fascia, rear deck and steps, and plumbing and electrical. AHIP seeks help from many supporters to fill a critical funding gap for one remaining project.

- Laminate floor in the kitchen

Funds needed for this project: $4,742