Community Resources in Powhatan Va
Community
Powhatan County Government - Powhatan 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!
Discover Goochland - See what's going on in our "sister county" across the river.
Y.M.C.A. - 2269 Mann Road
Powhatan, Virginia 23139
Phone: (804) 598-0250
Fax: (804) 403-6040
Great recreation for the whole family. Swimming pool and exercise facilities as well as many community programs.
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.
Powhatan Fair - One of the longest running fairs in the state, conveniently located on Route 60, the fairgrounds play host to numerous events throughout the year to include the following: Lawn Mower races sponsored by the Virginia Lawn Mower Racing Association, Mahone’s Forge (an historical adventure for school children), and the annual County fair. For upcoming events, call 804-598-2924 Community building available for events.
Powhatan Scenic Byways - Preserving the scenic beauty of Powhatan's historic byways, and promoting a sense of pride in our county. The byways are a gateway to the county, and a showcase of our amazing history.
Powhatan Tomorrow - Powhatan Tomorrow is striving to ensure Powhatan is a county with a vibrant and diverse community, a healthy environment and a vigorous economy that provides an enhanced quality of life for all residents.
Powhatan Chamber of Commerce - The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce is an association of business, professional, and civic minded members who promote the free enterprise system, economic growth and the prosperity of Powhatan County.
Angel Food Ministries - Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States.
Powhatan Phone Book - Local phone book benefiting the Coalition of Powhatan Churches.
VA Co-Op Extension - A service of Va Tech to promote Powhatan. Extension brings information, education, and knowledge to you -- wherever you live in the commonwealth. Follow the links to your local office, or visit a 4-H Educational Center or Agricultural Research and Extension Center from the links at right.
Coalition of Powhatan Churches - The Coalition of Powhatan Churches was established in 1996 for the purpose of helping
the citizens of Powhatan County have a better life. The organization has been able to reach
out to those who have needed some extra help in all areas of life.
Powhatan Public Library - Powhatan County Public Library
2270 Mann Rd. Powhatan, VA 23139
Phone: (804) 598-5670 Fax: (804) 598-5671
Internet access available
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.
Moose Lodge - 4410 Old Buckingham Road (across from Powhatan Jr High)
P.O. Box 386
Powhatan, Va. 23139
Social Quarters - 804-598-2809
ARK - From humble beginnings ARK’s roster has grown to just under fifty people. This includes state and federally licensed rehabilitators and transporters. ARK covers the Richmond Metropolitan area and surrounding counties. The native wildlife we care for ranges from tiny hummingbirds and chipmunks to larger animals such as fawns and Bald Eagles. By phone:
Hot Line: 804-598-8380
Area Rehabbers Klub
2847 Corso Dr.
Powhatan, VA 23139
Performing Arts - Our purpose is to advance artistic and cultural diversity in Powhatan for the enjoyment of our citizens and as a means of building our community. 804-598-5553
P.O. Box 428
Powhatan, VA 23139
Freecycle Powhatan - The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 4,877 groups with 6,907,308 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and thus keeping good stuff out of landfills.
Powhatan County Public Schools - The Powhatan County School System is dedicated to providing quality education through the use of our facilities, implementation of technology and our experienced educators.
There are six schools in the Powhatan County School District: three elementary schools, a middle school, a junior high school and a high school. In providing students with a developmentally appropriate school configuration, our elementary schools serve students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 4, our middle school serves students in grades 5 and 6, our junior high school serves students in grade 7 and 8 and our high school serves students in grades 9 through 12.
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School - Our school includes grades PS-12, welcomes families of all faiths and is dedicated to educating the whole child; spiritually, academically, socially and physically. 2501 Academy Road
Powhatan, Virginia 23139
(804) 598-4211
(804) 598-1053 (fax)
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 •
Powhatan Free Clinic - We provide free medical, dental and counseling assistance to people who meet the follow requirements:
* 19 years of age or older
* resident of Powhatan County
* uninsured
* individuals who meet the 200% federal poverty level
address and hours
3908 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
Every Monday: 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Every Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
598 5637 or 516 2732
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
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.
Powhatan Junior Womans Club - The club is a non-profit, volunteer organization, which was organized and federated in 1964. The purpose of the club is to promote friendship, share talents within the community, encourage interest in education, philanthropy, public welfare, moral values, fine arts and to enrich its members lives and the lives of others by becoming an active volunteer. For more information Contact Joy Matkowsky @ 804.897.3339
Powhatan Rescue Squad - Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad is an organization that serves residents and visitors of Powhatan County with 24-hour emergency medical services, at both the basic and advanced life support level.
Womans Club of Powhatan - The club still supports many of the fine projects that were started when it was formed in 1972. The club manages the Clothes Closet which is staffed by club members and volunteers from the community. It provides clothing and household items to the needy in the community, for a very small cost. The Clothes Closet is located behind the Social Services building in the village of Powhatan and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. We also accept donations during those hours.
Powhatan 4-H / Va Tech Extension Agents - Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Powhatan 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.
Powhatan Virginia Cub Scouts - Powhatan has a great Cub Scout program. Call today and enjoy the fellowship of Cub Scouts.
Powhatan Garden Club - Powhatan Garden Club 804-739-3760
The Powhatan Garden Club is a great organization that meets on a monthly basis. Call for more information.
Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department - The Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated has a proud history dating back to 1970. When a group of men in the Eastern portion of the county realized a need for more immediate fire protection for thier homes, they gathered for a meeting at the Holly Hills Baptist Church, and the Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department was formed. The name came from the magisterical (voting) district in which the department was located. Visit the website for more information.
Powhatan County and Senior Navigator Partner - Powhatan County SeniorNavigator Partnership, addresses the needs of seniors and those who care for them. Here you will 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 Powhatan 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. Visit the website for more information.
The Powhatan Lions Club - The Powhatan Lions Club is a great organization including some of the most well organized and caring citizens in the county. Every year we sponsor the steer roast, golf tournaments, and white cane days.
We provide eye exams for over 100 people that cannot afford it, conduct eye
exams in the Powhatan Schools and Blessed Sacrament for 1200 - 1500 students
each year among other things.
We meet at the County Seat on the 1st and 4th Wednesdays with meet and greet at 6:00, dinner at 6:30 and meeting at 7:00. Please call us for more information. 794-1440
The Rotary Club of Powhatan - Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Powhatan Rotary Club meets weekly at The County Seat on Thursday morning at 7:30 am. Everyone is welcome to join.
