Expanding economic opportunities

for a thriving Black community.

Our Priorities

Expanding economic opportunities

for a thriving Black community.

Our Priorities

Expanding economic opportunities
for a thriving Black community.

New Hill Development

About Us

We are a community development organization dedicated to providing Charlottesville residents avenues to secure the capital, hands on experience, and resources they need to find quality jobs and safe affordable housing.

Our Priorities

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We’re building up Black-Owned businesses

Financial Capability

We’re creating viable pathways to financial freedom

Housing

We’re helping Black residents become first-time homeowners

Our Impact to Date

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Through Black Business Incubation Program

Economic Development

We aim to create an environment where Black entrepreneurs can access the resources they need to launch or scale their business. We envision a business incubator that will serve entrepreneurs by providing more affordable space, mentorship, funding opportunities, and connection to the Black business community.

Learn more about each of our programs:

Financial Coaching

Financial capability is a fundamental part of our plan to create pathways of financial resilience, stability, and mobility in Charlottesville’s Black community.

total capital access

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unique clients helped

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raised in participant’s credit score

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Credit and Money Management Program

$ 0 k

total capital access for mortgages

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Homeowner coaching sessions

Impact Stories

Thank you for helping us make an impact!

Julian Ramirez

Founder of julian’s juicebox
www.julianjuicebox.com
@julianthejuiceman

Julian Ramirez

Julian joined BEACON Kitchen to bottle his cold pressed juices for local customers. With support and mentorship from our team, Julian expanded his operations.

Troy Robinson

Founder of orderup mobile food cart
@orderupmobilefoodandcatering

Order Up Mobile Food Catering

Troy began with a mobile food cart on the Mall in downtown Charlottesville. Seeking growth, he joined BEACON Kitchen to refine his skills and business management. Today, Troy’s venture has expanded to include catering as well as concession operations at Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena, with plans for future franchising.

GET INVOLVED

Join our mission and work with us to make change

There are numerous ways to engage with our organization, whether it’s purchasing our merchandise to represent us or supporting the Black businesses in our online marketplace. Whatever form of support you choose, we deeply appreciate it!

partnership-donation

Become a Sponsor

We aim to create an environment where Black entrepreneurs can access the resources they need to launch or scale their business. We envision a business incubator that will serve entrepreneurs by providing more affordable space, mentorship, funding opportunities, and connection to the Black business community.

Donate

Whether you’re a recurring donor or a one-time contributor, your support is invaluable in building a stronger, more vibrant local economy.

Catch us out in the community!

The following events are happening this month and we would love for you to come out and join us!