The Willcox Watershed Conservancy is dedicated to restoring and preserving the over three hundred acres of woods, water, parklands , and fields in Petersburg’s Lee Memorial Park.

A group of representatives from diverse traditions sat around a table in this community in the mid-nineties to discuss ways to put faith into action through partnerships that are seldom forged.

From this and similar gatherings, the decision was made to “just do it,” and pathways to healthy development have continued to be forged through lasting partnerships with congregations, finance and business entities, public agencies, other community-based organizations, and local residents.

As an organization, we continue to celebrate and embrace the gift and richness of diversity, and we are committed to recognizing and responding to the value of the human spirit in every person as we are about the work of Building Lives and Awakening Hope.

Pathways, formerly Petersburg Urban Ministries, was begun in 1995 as an inter-faith community development corporation. It was incorporated in 1997 and received its 501(c)3 status in 1998.

Rotary Club of Petersburg (Lunch) meets every Thursday at 12:30pm at the Country Club of Petersburg located at 1250 Flank Rd.

CARES was formed by the United Way of Petersburg, Downtown Churches United, and Petersburg Social Services. In 1984, our emergency shelter located at 244 Halifax Street was opened. It has been the agency’s core program for 30 years, evolving and responding to the needs of the community. The CARES Shelter is a 20-bed facility that operates 365 days per year. ?It serves as a gateway by providing women in crisis with safety and a roof over their head.

Our Mission is to serve the community by helping to alleviate homelessness and help those establish stability and independence. Through a network of community programs, CARES can help individuals and families when they are in crisis and unsure of where to turn

Delta House 2000 was envisioned in 1997. The dream was to purchase a building from which the charitable, educational, and cultural activities of the organization could be accomplished. The Delta House 2000 committee was established under the chairmanship of Mickey Backus. After months of work, the committee tasked with the Delta House 2000 mission determined it was more feasible to establish a foundation and the idea of the Delta Community Service Foundation was born. The DCSF Board of Directors was established with Mickey Backus serving as President. The Foundation was incorporated July 29, 1998, and on August 25, 1999, received its 501 (c)(3) status.

Over the next several years the Foundation’s Board worked tirelessly to raise the required funds to purchase a building. Finally, on March 29, 2013, the dream was realized. The Delta Community Service Foundation, Inc. purchased 2951 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia (former home of Congressman Norman Sisisky). It now owns a 5121 sq.ft. building on 14.7 acres of land from which to accomplish its community outreach endeavors. At present, DCSF is working fervently toward the restoration and renovation of the site, as it continues its philanthropic support to local agencies and organizations.

Delta Community Service Foundation, Inc. support other local community service organizatons and programs. DCSF believes supporting community based programs helps foster community involvement and pride, which will make our community a great place to live.