Better2gether RVA

What Better2gether RVA does

Better2gether RVA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 82-1742536) founded in 2017 in Henrico, Virginia, that supports families of children with medical complexity in Central Virginia. The organization was co-founded by two mothers whose children were simultaneously diagnosed with serious illnesses and who observed the absence of family support services beyond the clinical setting in the Richmond market. Better2gether addresses this gap by providing personalized navigation, peer connection, and practical resources to caregivers raising children with rare diseases, complex medical conditions, and chronic illnesses. Services are delivered free of charge to qualifying families who apply through a formal JotForm-based family application process.

The core operational program is the Family Navigation Program, a one-on-one support service that helps families access healthcare resources, adaptive equipment, financial assistance, and community support. Around this anchor, the organization has built a portfolio of specialized programs: Warrior Wednesdays for monthly parent gatherings, Dads2gether for father peer connection, Sibs2gether for siblings, Better Bags and Rest & Recharge Kits for in-clinic and at-home comfort, and a curated Family Resource Hub covering advocacy, financial assistance, housing, legal aid, and mental health. The organization's primary healthcare partnership is with the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Complex Care Clinic, where it maintains an on-site presence supplying snacks, iPads, fidget toys, and books.

The revenue model is purely donation-driven, comprising tax-deductible individual and corporate contributions, foundation grants, event sponsorships, and proceeds from two signature annual fundraisers: the Halloween Hustle 5K and the Charity Golf Classic. The organization employs between 1 and 10 staff, is led by co-founder Stephanie Becker as Executive Director alongside a small team of full-time program and development personnel, and operates with a board that includes clinical leadership from CHoR. It carries the Candid Gold Seal of transparency and is governed as an independent nonprofit with no parent company or institutional backing.

Name

Better2gether RVA

Legal name

Better2gether RVA

Website

https://better2getherrva.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Better2gether RVA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2017 in Henrico, Virginia, that delivers free family navigation, peer support, and resource programs to caregivers of children with rare and complex medical illnesses in Central Virginia, anchored by a partnership with the CHoR Complex Care Clinic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Parent & Caregiver Training for LD/Dyslexia Support (EDAKAJAJ)

Keywords

• Family support services
• Pediatric chronic illness
• Medical complexity support
• Nonprofit social services
• Caregiver support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Henrico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) with EIN 82-1742536. Accepts various donation methods including Venmo, Zelle, ACH, checks, stock donations, and in-kind gifts.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual events including Halloween Hustle 5K, Charity Golf Classic, and other community fundraising activities.
3. Event Participation and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events like the Golf Classic and Halloween Hustle 5K. Companies sponsor events and table at functions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Better2gether RVA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides family navigation services, peer support groups, and community programs to families of children with medical complexity in Central Virginia. Core offerings include personalized Family Navigation support, parent and sibling support groups (Warrior Wednesdays, Sibs2gether, Dads2gether), practical resource kits (Better Bags, Rest & Recharge Kits), an online Family Resource Hub, and community-building events such as the Halloween Hustle 5K and Charity Golf Classic. The organization partners with the Children's Hospital of Richmond Complex Care Clinic to deliver services directly to families during medical visits.

Product overview

Better2gether RVA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a service-based community support entity rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and services centered on its Family Navigation Program—the core personalized support service—alongside specialized support groups including Warrior Wednesdays (parent meetups), Sibs2gether (sibling support), and Dads2gether (father peer connections). The organization provides practical resources such as Better Bags, Rest & Recharge Kits, and an online Family Resource Hub. Community engagement is delivered through events including the annual Halloween Hustle 5K, Charity Golf Classic, Family Movie Nights, Family Holiday Party, and Mom's Retreat. A key healthcare partnership with the Children's Hospital of Richmond Complex Care Clinic enables direct family support during medical visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sibs2gether: Sibling support program designed to support siblings of children with medical complexity, providing a safe space for connection and support.
• Dads2gether
• Family Navigation Program
• Better Bags
• Rest & Recharge Kits

Products and services

• Family Navigation Program A personalized, one-on-one support service that partners with parents and caregivers to help them overcome challenges caring for medically complex children, including guidance through hospital stays, connections to community and financial resources, help navigating healthcare systems, and support finding adaptive equipment. Targeted at families in Central Virginia raising children with rare or complex medical conditions.
• Warrior Wednesdays A monthly parent meetup program created by the Family Navigator that brings together parents of children with rare and chronic illnesses for connection, comfort, and support. Held on the second Wednesday of each month. Targeted at parents and primary caregivers within the Better2gether community.
• Sibs2gether A sibling support program that provides siblings of children with medical complexity a safe space for connection, support, and age-appropriate activities to help them feel empowered, connected, and celebrated. Targeted at brothers and sisters of medically complex children in Central Virginia.
• Dads2gether A peer connection program designed for fathers navigating the unique challenges of caring for a child with complex medical needs, offering a space for honest conversation, shared experiences, and meaningful connections. Targeted at fathers of medically complex children in Central Virginia.
• Halloween Hustle 5K An annual family-friendly 5K run/walk held each October, accessible to runners, walkers, wheelchairs, and strollers of all ages. Functions as a signature fundraising event for the organization while engaging the broader Richmond community.
• Charity Golf Classic An annual golf event held each May at a local course, open to golf enthusiasts of all skill levels for a day of friendly competition. Functions as a major annual fundraiser drawing corporate sponsors and community participants.
• Family Holiday Party An annual holiday celebration providing joy, gifts, food, and memorable experiences for families, often featuring Santa and volunteer helpers. Targeted at Better2gether-enrolled families during the holiday season.
• Rest & Recharge Kits Thoughtful kits sent to parents as reminders that care doesn't end when families leave the hospital, providing emotional support items for caregivers of medically complex children.
• Better Bags Welcome bags filled with comfort items and activities provided to new Better2gether families and children during hospital visits to aid in recovery and provide distraction and comfort. Supported by donors via an Amazon Wish List.
• Family Resource Hub An online resource hub offering information, tools, and support services tailored to meet the needs of families with children facing complex medical illnesses, covering categories including advocacy, aging children, baby supplies, car repairs, case management, financial assistance, food assistance, government agencies, housing, legal assistance, mental health, play, respite, and tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Families receive personalized support through Family Navigation program connecting them to resources and community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and key.

• Children's Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) at VCU - Complex Care CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary healthcare partnership - Better2gether provides snacks, water/milk, and engagement tools (iPads, fidget toys) to reduce family stress during clinic visits. Through partnership with Read to Them, books are supplied for children to take home. The clinic Medical Director (Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough) and staff refer families to Better2gether services.
• Read to ThemsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to supply books for children at the Complex Care Clinic to take home, breaking down barriers to access for families who might not have books at home.
• Allianz PartnerskeyGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate community partner. Employees participate in holiday adoption programs and volunteer activities. Company serves as Presenting Sponsor of Halloween Hustle 5K. Partnership reinforces commitment to community engagement and supporting families with medically complex children.
• Byrd Property ManagementsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLoyal sponsor of Better2gether Golf Tournament for multiple years. Led by Morgan Porter, the company is committed to community giving and recognizes the unique role Better2gether plays in supporting families with rare and chronic conditions.
• Northbank PartnerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFormerly managed by Phil Heesen in Carytown. Company continues to sponsor annual Golf Classic and provides office space for board meetings. Partnership demonstrates ongoing commitment to the organization's mission.
• Jewish Community at Avery PointsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerResidents organize holiday toy drives to benefit children at the Complex Care Clinic. Led by Evelyn Glasser whose daughter Debbie was former Board President for Better2gether.
• Gayton Baptist ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers home-cooked meals to Better2gether families through Mission Weekend initiative. Operates monthly food pantry deliveries for up to 6 families. Hosts annual holiday gift program adopting children for gift-giving.
• Julie Atlas PhotographysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLaunching Sidekick Adventures photography project to raise $15,000 for Better2gether through a coffee table book featuring 100 children and their pets.
• Noah's ChildrensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome-based pediatric hospice and palliative care program through Bon Secours serving greater Richmond region. Dr. Daniel Cannone serves as Assistant Medical Director.
• Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent volunteers from VCU support Better2gether events and programs. Dr. Anson Koshy leads Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at CHoR and serves on the board.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: National nonprofit providing family lodging, meals, and support during pediatric hospitalization. Comparable to Better2gether in mission focus on families with seriously ill children, though RMHC operates at vastly larger scale and concentrates on lodging rather than ongoing family navigation.
• Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation: Pediatric cancer nonprofit funding research and family support. Comparable in supporting families of seriously ill children, but disease-specific (cancer) and operating at much larger scale with research funding as a core activity.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation: National nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Comparable in serving the same donor-supported family-of-sick-child population, though Make-A-Wish focuses on wish fulfillment experiences rather than ongoing navigation and community support.
• Patient Advocate Foundation: National nonprofit providing case management and resource navigation for patients with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Comparable in the navigation/care-coordination function Better2gether provides, but operating nationally across all conditions.
• Children's Miracle Network Hospitals: National alliance raising funds for children's hospitals including CHoR. Comparable as a hospital-partnership-based fundraising nonprofit operating in the same Richmond pediatric healthcare ecosystem, though CMN operates at national scale with hospital systems rather than direct family programs.

Direct peers

• Family Voices: National family-led nonprofit supporting children with special healthcare needs through peer support and navigation. Highly comparable in model — direct family navigation, peer connection, healthcare-system advocacy for families of children with medical complexity.
• National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): National umbrella for rare-disease patient organizations, providing resource navigation and advocacy. Comparable as Better2gether specifically serves families with rare and complex pediatric conditions, though NORD operates nationally as an umbrella rather than a direct family services provider.
• Parent to Parent USA: Network of state-based parent-to-parent support programs for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Closely comparable to Better2gether's Family Navigation and peer support group model, though typically operating at state-network scale.

Regional players

• Noah's Children (Bon Secours Richmond): Home-based pediatric hospice and palliative care program serving greater Richmond through Bon Secours. Documented partner of Better2gether in the source data and operates in the same regional pediatric complex-care ecosystem with overlapping family populations.

Emerging players

• Courageous Parents Network: Nonprofit providing peer support, resources, and navigation for parents of children with medical complexity. Comparable mission and model to Better2gether, focused on a similar medically complex pediatric population with peer navigation services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/better2getherRVA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/better2gether-rva

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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