Community Resources in Goochland Va
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Goochland County Government - Goochland County Government works with and for our community to provide opportunities for personal and professional prosperity while enjoying an extraordinary quality of life.
Please visit our website often for updates on:
- Board Meetings
- Local news
- Employment opportunities and more!
Goochland Chamber of Commerce - The Goochland County Chamber of Commerce will provide support, leadership and enhancement to the County’s existing and potential businesses through education, networking and communications. The Chamber will promote Goochland County by actively supporting its members and supporting the balance between the quality of life and economic growth by being responsive to member concerns and flexible to changing environments.
Center for Rural Culture - The Center for Rural Culture is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate, promote and inspire members of our community to sustain a culture that supports agriculture and the local economy, protects natural and historic resources, and maintains our rural character and traditions. Since 2004, we have been working hard to provide the members of our community with quality programs that serve to sustain our rural culture. As founders of the popular Goochland Farmers Market and now a licensee for an online Farm to Family Co-op Program through Lulus Local Food, we have helped to keep valuable agricultural land in use by providing a means for farmers to sell fresh, local, seasonal food and other land based products. We serve as a conduit for handing down the history, stories, music and lifestyles related to a rich, rural culture and have helped to cultivate our local roots.
We also offer classes, workshops, movies, panel discussions, seminars and forums relating to land and water conservation, smart growth, sustainable agriculture and issues relating to our local food system. Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring or attending a CRC event.
The Center for Rural Culture serves as the umbrella organization for the Richmond Area Buy Fresh, Buy Local Chapter. We are also actively involved in supporting our community’s tourism and economic development through our popular Discover Goochland website.
Our choices make a difference every day. Please choose to sustain your community’s rural culture and make a difference through an annual membership with the Center for Rural Culture.
Y.M.C.A. - The Goochland Family YMCA offers dance, swim lessons, skiing/snowboarding, soccer, active older adult trips and so much more! We have something for everyone so be sure to check out our website for more details on all the healthy options available to you at the Goochland Family YMCA.
Discover Powhatan - See what's going on in our "sister county" across the river.
Goochland VA 4-H and Cooperative Extension - The Goochland County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University.
Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Goochland County improve their lives.
We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.
Local Roots Food Co-op - The Center for Rural Culture's is offering its Local Roots farm to family food co-op program designed to connect family owned and operated farms and businesses with customers in search of local food year round.
The program works on a weekly buying cycle with orders opening Friday evening and closing Monday evening. Pick up is always on Thursday afternoons at your preferred location, either St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Goochland, Virginia Farm Bureau’s Corporate Headquarters in West Creek, or Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland.
The CRC’s Local Roots Food Co-op is not a farm share program. With this program you can shop by the item from many of our participating farms like shopping from any online catalogue. You only pay for what you order each week. There is no minimum or maximum order and you are not required to order each week. The registration fee covers marketing, logistics and administrative expenses associated with running the program.
With one order, one payment and one pick up, you can order food from over twenty Virginia family owned and operated farms and small businesses from the comfort of your home.
Goochland Farmers Market - The Goochland Farmers Market is one of Central Virginia’s largest and most authentic farmers markets, featuring high quality farm and artisan products which are sustainably produced. Meet local farmers and artisans and learn about the value of rural character. Pastured poultry, beef, bison, pork, fruits, vegetables, honey, herbs, cut flowers, baked goods, eggs, goat cheese, perennial and annual plants, hanging baskets, hand-made clothing and fine arts and crafts are available. Activities include musical entertainment, children’s activities, educational exhibits, chef demos and farm animals.
Not only is the Goochland Farmers Market well known throughout Virginia, we have also been recognized nationally. We were voted 19th in the medium category of the American Farmland Trust’s America’s Favorite Farmers Market Contest and 31st in Care2 and LocalHarvest’s Love Your Farmers Market Contest. Thanks to everyone for supporting the Goochland Farmers Market!
Habitat for Humanity - Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.
Adams International School - Adams International School (AIS) is one of the nation's newest independent schools. Nestled among the rolling hills of Goochland County, VA, AIS is perfectly situated to take advantage of the area's thriving rural culture as well as the urban excitement and academic opportunities that nearby Richmond and Charlottesville have to offer.
Adams International School
1655 Broad Street Rd - Maidens, VA 23102
804-784-0141
Goochland Public Library - 3075 River Road West Goochland, Virginia 23063
Phone: (804) 556-4774 Fax: (804) 556-2941
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Goochland County Public Schools - The Goochland County Public School System has a specific mission of focusing our efforts upon meeting the intellectual, personal, social, and career-preparation needs of all students. It’s this commitment to the future of each student that makes our schools successful.
The Goochland County school division is committed to excellence in education, equality of educational opportunity, and the recognition of each student’s individuality. Programs allow an individual approach to each student’s learning style and educational needs, providing learning opportunities that are consistent with personal development and potential.
Goochland’s 2300+ students attend three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, a specialty center, two governor’s schools, and an alternative school. The pupil/teacher ratios for grades K-5 are 17 to 1.
Collegiate School - Since 1915, Collegiate School has offered students an opportunity to meet high expectations of academic and personal excellence. Visit our website and our campus, meet our faculty and students and learn more about the Collegiate experience.
103 North Mooreland Road
Richmond Virginia 23229
Telephone: 804-740-7077
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - The JSRCC Western Academic Campus is located near Routes 6 and 632 in the community of Goochland Courthouse. This campus offers a range of programs in horticulture, automotive and diesel mechanics, welding and equine management.
Goochland Historical Society - Founded in 1968, the Goochland County Historical Society is a non-profit organization created and operated for the perpetuation and preservation of Goochland County heritage and tradition. To fulfill its mission, the Society has collected manuscripts, artifacts, genealogical, and architectural information pertaining to Goochland, and Virginia in general. These resources, some of them rare and unique, are made available to the public at the Society's Historical Center. Additionally, skilled volunteers will conduct genealogy research from these sources as well.
The Society annually publishes a magazine featuring original articles and documents. In addition to the magazine, the Society provides its membership with a newsletter which features current information on the Society's business, museum acquisitions, and the next scheduled program meeting.
To further member involvement and to make history a lively interest for all, three general meetings are held annually, often featuring authorities on historical topics. Illustrated lectures have been presented and musical performances enjoyed. Members also participate in Society sponsored tours to historic sites in various parts of Virginia. Please invite your friends to become new members of the Society.
For more information, please call the Society or come by the Historical Center. Visitors are always welcomed. Our summer hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., winter hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services - Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services provides quality medical and dental services to adult residents of Goochland who are uninsured and cannot afford care.
Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services also provides homeless prevention services with basic resources such as food, clothing, emergency home repair, financial assistance and case management. Additionally, we provide medical transportation services and emergency housing.
Retail Merchants Association - The Retail Merchants Association proudly represents, educates and promotes success in the retail business community. 5101 Monument Avenue • Richmond, VA 23230 • 804-662-5500 • Toll-free: 866-750-2532 • Fax: 804-662-5507 •
Capital Region Land Conservancy - The Capital Region Land Conservancy’s mission is to promote the conservation of the capital region’s historically significant land, scenic natural areas, and ecologically sensitive land, water, and wildlife resources.
Goochland/Powhatan Community Services - Goochland Powhatan Community Services provides mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse services to the citizens of Goochland and Powhatan Counties.
Wildlife Rescue - Phoenix: A Wildlife Allian - We are a non-profit organization made up of concientious volunteers. Our members include licensed rehabbers, transporters, fundraising volunteers and all around cheerleaders. Respect for life and other human beings remains as our benchmark.
Through our volunteer licensed rehabbers, wildlife will be assessed, treated and nurtured for a successful re-entry into the environment.
We strive to empower the public on how to best assist or interact with wildlife they may encounter. For nuisance situations we share exclusion tactics as relocation statistically has a high mortality rate.
Our creative volunteers have made beautiful woodsy birdhouses, decorated gourds, handpainted items, glass etchings and Quillows with the nature theme for sale at the Goochland Farmers Market once a month and occaisionally for sale on Ebay.
Meals on Wheels - To provide balanced, nutritious and appealing meals to seniors, people with disabilities and disadvantaged populations. We strive to improve the physical and mental health of those served by providing, either directly or through cooperation with other organizations, a range of goods and services that improve quality of life. Call and volunteer today.
Goochland Fire and Rescue - Goochland Fire-Rescue volunteers provide high quality service because we have a strong commitment to our tasks and maintain the highest possible level of training.
Goochland Parks and Recreation - The Parks and Recreation Department serves the needs of a growing population with a variety of recreational, social, and cultural activities that build community pride, enhances the quality of life and encourages healthy lifestyles for Goochland County residents. There are a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages through athletics, fitness, camps, cultural classes, special programs, trips, and seasonal event. For further information on programs, schedules, special events, and/or volunteering opportunities please
Boy Scouts / Cub Scouts - Goochland is home to the Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation.
It consists of over 600 acres of broad leaf hardwood and pine forest, rolling hills, and beautiful valleys, three beautiful lakes and numerous streams and much, much more!
Visit our website for more information about our numerous camping and scouting experiences!
The Goochland Rotary Club - Goochland Rotary was chartered in 1995 and is involved in numerous local and international charities. Over 50 members strong, our club strives to live up to the motto, "Service Above Self" in our personal, business, and professional lives.
Goochland County Lions Club - Who are the Goochland County Lions? We are a group of local individuals that have served the Goochland County community for nearly 36 years promoting sight and hearing conservation and supporting many other local programs and groups in our community.
Goochland County Senior Navigator - Goochland County Senior Navigator Partnership addresses the needs of seniors and those who care for them. Visit our website to find local resources and information on health and aging, as well as local events and emergency information for your community. Hundreds of support services are available for seniors and caregivers in Goochland County, but they may be difficult to find if you don't know where to look. This site is designed to guide you through the process.
Goochland County Community Partners - The Goochland Community Partners consists of a group of members who meet regularly to "collaboratively assess and meet the needs of the community in order to enhance human services and the quality of life for the citizens of Goochland". The group seeks to accomplish that goal by developing a strong network of human service agencies and systems, increasing the flow of information, providing opportunities for citizens of Goochland to achieve well-being, and serving as an advisory committee and collaborative community voice for human service affairs to the Goochland government administration. Membership in the Goochland Community Partners is open to all health and human service organizations, businesses, schools, government agencies and citizens interested in the human service needs of Goochland County residents.
