Benefiting Organizations
Smithfield VA Events donates proceeds back to the community a variety of ways. One way is the selection of Benefitting Organizations for $5000 or $10,000 grants through an application process. Annually we donate over $200,000 and usually $70,000 - $80,000 of our annual contributions are grant awards to organizations or causes that benefit Smithfield and Isle of Wight County.
Scroll and watch inspiring videos about the good these organizations do with funding from our festivals.
The mission of Angel Quilters is to provide quilts for any child in need in Smithfield, Isle of Wight County and the surrounding area. Angel Quilters have completed hundreds of quits and donated to CASA, For Kids, Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program, Smithfield Fire Stations, IOW Rescue Squad, IOW Sheriff’s Office, Smithfield PD, All God’s Children camps, and Genieve Shelter.
The Isle of Wight County (Virginia) Historical Society (IWCHS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated organization that encourages all those interested in the heritage of this region to join us in our mission to educate and interpret our history.
The beautifully restored 1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse in Smithfield was built between 1750-1751. The construction of the courthouse was believed to be modeled after the Capitol Building in Williamsburg, Virginia, and was used as the main courthouse for Isle of Wight for about 50 years.
The Isle of Wight Christian Outreach Program (COP) provides food, furniture, diapers, emergency assistance, dental and more to those in need living in Isle of Wight County. They are are an all volunteer non-profit group. There are many ways that you can help support this organization including monetary donations and volunteering your time.
Mill Swamp Indian Horses, located outside of Smithfield, Virginia, is a program that works to prevent the extinction of the Corolla Spanish Mustang, perhaps the oldest and rarest distinct genetic grouping of American horses. With a 100% volunteer-run program, MSIH teaches natural horsemanship, history, heritage livestock breed conservation, soil and water conservation, and even folk, roots and Americana music.