Friends of Cville Downtown is raising private money to help fund the cost to invigorate the Downtown environment and create a vibrant public space with magnetism that attracts people from near and far.
A dynamic, inclusive Downtown that brings us together, strengthens community and increases prosperity.
Window displays, art, banners, murals, sculptures, and flowers.
A diverse program of music, dance, festivals and games, with something for everyone.
Enhance lighting, seating, parks, maintenance, crosswalks, bike paths, parking, and signage.
Attract new businesses, new opportunity, entrepreneurs and dreamers.
Expand access to care; facilitate swift crisis response.
Every donation is fully tax-deductible!
Friends of Cville Downtown, INC. is a Virginia not-for-profit Corporation, that includes residents, artists, business owners, property owners, philanthropists, and civic organizations, who all care deeply about the future of Charlottesville, Virginia.
To email the Executive Director, click here.
| Charley Lewis, CHAIR | Ludwig Kuttner, CHAIR | Michael Caplin, CHAIR |
| Hunter Craig | Blair Williamson, TREASURER | Keith Woodard |
| Ted Ukrop | Chris Henry | Mark Hourigan |
| Alex Bryant, Board Secretary | Joan Fenton | Pending |
| Alex Bryant CHAIR, Community and Inclusivity |
Scott Hamler CHAIR, Outreach and Communications |
Susan Krischel CHAIR, Beautification and Sanitation |
| Susan Payne CHAIR, Public Health and Safety |
Dean Andrews CHAIR, Economic Development and Strategic Planning |
Bruce Wardell CHAIR, Transportation and Infrastructure |
| Ravi Respeto Cville United Way |
Christine Nardi CNE |
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| Elizabeth Cromwell Cville Chamber |
Andrea Douglas Jefferson School—African American Heritage Center |
Nickolas Urpi Emergent Financial Services |
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| Pace Lochte Ass't. VP for Economic Development, UVA |
Stephen Davis CIC |
Elizabeth Beasley Equity Center, Director of Community Partnerships, UVA |
Business Membership Dues are $200 annually.
Clicking on a business name hyperlink will take you to a new browser window for the website of that particular business.
Amazing space in the public realm is a magical good that yields great pleasure.
Our village can be as enchanting as any in the world.
Main Street has been the heartbeat of Charlottesville since 1762.
Our great Mall must always seek fresh ways to attract and entertain visitors.
I grew up Downtown, and it’s where I want our business to be located.
A visionary plan is just what we need.
Let’s all work together to make our unique and fantastic Downtown Mall a great and welcoming place for all.
At Friends of Cville Downtown, we’re excited about the vision for invigorating Charlottesville’s Main Street. Here are answers to some commonly-asked questions. If you have another question, please feel free to reach out. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
YES! Every donation is fully tax-deductible.
Friends of Cville Downtown, Inc. is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization. Tax ID: 87-3321523.
Friends of Cville Downtown is a citizen group working with City government and the Community. The Campaign for Main Street is a public-private placemaking partnership.
Friends of Cville Downtown projects began to arrive in November of 2021 and are ongoing. Visit often to see what’s new!
It’s easy! Simply click on the Donate button to make a secure online tax-deductible donation. You may also click on the Volunteer button to send us an e-mail. We look forward to hearing from you!
Friends of Cville Downtown includes residents, business owners, artists, philanthropists, and companies, all committed to the common good. We invite you to help. Everyone is welcome!
Friends of Cville Downtown is funded solely by tax-deductible contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Consider how you can help:
