Welcome to
Nurturing Children. Strengthening Families. Building Community.
Our Mission
Hour Little Playhouse Cares Foundation supports the whole child by providing accessible early learning, youth enrichment, and family centered programs that promote academic readiness, social-emotional development, and long term well-being.
Who We Are
​Hour Little Playhouse Cares Foundation is a community based nonprofit organization dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and enriching opportunities for children and families from historically underserved and under-resourced communities.
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We believe every child deserves access to quality learning experiences, positive mentorship, and supportive environments that help them grow with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.
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What We Do
Through developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive programming, we provide:
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Early learning and school readiness support
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Youth enrichment and recreational programming
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Family centered resources and community partnerships
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Access to safe spaces that promote social-emotional growth and wellness
Our programs are designed to remove barriers, increase access to opportunity, and support children at every stage of their development.
Who We Serve
We serve children and families in the Richmond and East Henrico communities, prioritizing those who face economic and systemic barriers to accessing quality educational and enrichment opportunities.
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Our work centers families with limited access to resources while honoring their strengths, resilience, and role as the foundation of thriving communities.
Our Impact
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Over 500 children supported through early learning and enrichment programs
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Hundreds families connected to resources and community support
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Over 500 youth engaged in safe, structured, and positive learning environments
Each program is designed with measurable outcomes that support academic success, emotional well-being, and healthy development.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support our mission:
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Donate to help expand access to programs and resources
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Partner with us through sponsorships or community collaborations
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Volunteer your time, skills, or services
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Advocate for children and families in our community
Together, we can create brighter futures, one child, one family, one community at a time.
You can now also text HLPCARES to 44-321 to donate!
When you invest in children, you invest in the future.
