What is the Nonprofit Resource Center?

The Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center (SVNRC) is a specialty library and support center that provides resources to help local organizations and individuals as they work to strengthen the community. What sets this Center apart from other resources, is the dedicated staff who provides one-on-one assistance with finding the resources that meet the specific needs of you and your organization. The services at the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center are all absolutely FREE and can be accessed at anytime during regular library hours.

What are the Resource Center's hours of operation?

Walk-in use of the Resource Center is available during all normal hours of the Appomattox Regional Library.

M-Th, 10a.m. - 9p.m., F-Sat., 10a.m. - 6p.m., Closed Sundays

If you have not made an appointment or the coordinator is unavailable when you arrive, library staff at the information desk can give you access to the Resource Center at anytime.

Where is the Resource Center physically located?

The Resource Center is located downstairs in the new Appomattox Regional Library, 209 E. Cawson St, Hopewell, VA 23860.  The Resource Center is open during normal library hours.

M-Th, 10a.m. - 9p.m., F-Sat., 10a.m. - 6p.m., Closed Sundays

What is the Foundation Center Directory Online?

The Foundation Center Directory Online is a database of more than 96,000 grant makers and  over $1.5 million recent grants nationwide.  It is a paid membership resource made available through the Resource Center for free.

How do I access the Foundation Center Directory Online?

Free access to the Foundation Center Directory Online is available at any computer in the Appomattox Regional Library and can be accessed at anytime during normal library hours (M-Th, 10a.m. - 9p.m., F-Sat., 10a.m. - 6p.m., Closed Sundays).  Resource Center Specialist Shari Henry will discuss access to and use of this resource during Resource Center appointments.  If you are already familiar with the Foundation Center Directory Online, you can search the database from the Resource Center computer without making an apointment.

What is Find It VA?

Find It Virginia is a collection of databases that provide access to resources such as newspapers, magazine and journal articles, and books such as encyclopedias.  Access to this collection is free and only requires a Virginia library card.  up to date electronic versions of publications like The Chronicle of Philanthropy can be accessed through this database.

Who do I contact to make an appointment at the Resource Center?

Shari Henry is the Resource Center Nonprofit Specialist and is available by appointment during all normal library hours (M-Th, 10a.m. - 9p.m., F-Sat., 10a.m. - 6p.m., Closed Sundays).  You can reach Shari by phone, (804) 458-6329 ext 1018, or by email, shenry@scpartners.org.  Rebecca Eisenman, Coordinator of ConnectSouthside, is also available to offer assistance in the Resource Center and can be reached by phone, (804) 458-6329 ext 2013, or by email, southsideinfo@connectnetwork.org.

I have specific questions about nonprofit issues, what should I do?

While the Resource Center is open during all normal library hours (M-Th, 10a.m. - 9p.m., F-Sat., 10a.m. - 6p.m., Closed Sundays), the coordinator is not always available to provide one-on-one assistance unless you have made an appointment.  To make an appointment call (804) 458-6329 ext 1018, or send an email to shenry@scpartners.org.

How can I search through the Resource Center's books?

The Resource Center is open to the public during all normal library hours (M-Th, 10a.m. - 9p.m., F-Sat., 10a.m. - 6p.m., Closed Sundays).  To browse through books, periodicals, and materials in person simply come to the Appomattox Regional Library located at 209 E. Cawson St, Hopewell 23860.  To search through available resources from your home or office, browse through the library's catalog by the subject, 'Nonprofit Resource Center'.

What resources are available for people looking to start a nonprofit?

There are a number of resources available at the Resource Center for groups and individuals looking to start a new nonprofit organization.  Specialist Shari Henry is available to make personalized suggestions during appointments and can be reached at (804) 458-6329 ext 1018.  Additionally, there are a number of books available on the subject that can be checked out from the Center. 

What types of databases are available through the Resource Center?

The Foundation Center Directory is available at the Resource Center as well  numerous other online resource including Guide Star, Board Source, Independent Sector, and the Alliance for Nonprofit Management