Getting the work accomplished!
Here is a snapshot of NORA's Impact across the Southside of Hampton Roads
10K+
People Received Vaccines
50K+
Served with Food
475K
Grant Funding Raised
1M+
PPE masks distributed
125
Households given financial assistance
12
Grants awarded to faith-based organizations
275
Individuals assisted with financial literacy, health insurance and employment
30
Coaches trained to assist families through economic mobility initiative
95.6%
of grant funding went directly to grantees and households
2024 Joint Meeting with Sentara
NORA's Chairman, Dr. B. Theron Williams and Board of Directors and Sentara's President/CEO, Dennis Matheis and Leadership Team
Social Determinants of Health
Conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of life-risks and outcomes.
NORA's Grant Provider Goal
NORA's goal is to provide grant funds to those who historically, have not been able to get grants from traditional sources due to lack of knowledge, lack of access, or other structural barriers. Funding is crucial to addressing Social Determinants of Health in African American communities in Hampton Roads. Thus, Sentara Healthcare under the leadership of their new President and CEO, Dennis Matheis has agreed to contribute $475,000 to NORA.
NORA as a grant maker acts as an intermediary between resource providers and recipients throughout underserved and underrepresented Hamptons Roads' neighborhoods and grassroots communities!
Frequently Asked Questions
What primary services NORA offers?
NORA is a grant making organization. We provide grants to faith based and small nonprofit organizations located in Hampton Roads. However, grants can be restricted to a particular geographic area of Hampton Roads.
What type of organization qualify to obtain grant funding from NORA?
African American grassroots organizations who are not able to obtain capacity building and/or program funds may qualify.