About Friends of Cville Downtown

Friends of Cville Downtown, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit created in 2021. Our mission is to make Charlottesville a better-than-ever, more inclusive place for everyone by working with city government and the community to craft strategies and programs that stimulate Downtown social and economic vitality.

Friends of Cville Downtown is a forum for fresh ideas and a catalyst for advancement of the common good. We will provide leadership on critical issues, and work to define and implement 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year innovation plans and strategies to expand smart and connected transit, safety, sanitation, housing, economic development and community inclusivity. Join us on our mission!

P.O. Box 253

Charlottesville, VA 22902

434.295.9073

info@friendsofcville.org

FAQ

Are you a city government agency?

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.

Who’s behind this effort?

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!

When will all these plans take place?

Friends of Cville Downtown projects began to arrive in November of 2021 and are ongoing. Visit often to see what’s new!

Is my contribution tax deductible?

YES! Every donation is fully tax-deductible. Friends of Cville Downtown, Inc. is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization (Tax ID: 87-3321523).

How can I help?

It’s easy! Simply click on the Donate button to make a secure online tax-deductible donation. You can also visit the Join Us page to learn more about volunteer opportunities or becoming a member business. We look forward to hearing from you!

Leadership

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Greer Achenbach

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charley Lewis, Chair
Michael Caplin, Chair
Ludwig Kuttner, Chair
Blair Williamson, Treasurer
Hunter Craig

Joan Fenton
Chris Henry
Mark Hourigan
Keith Woodard
Ted Ukrop

CABINET

Alex Bryant, Membership and Inclusivity
Susan Krischel, Beautification and Sanitation
Susan Payne, Public Health and Safety

Bruce Wardell, Transportation and Infrastructure
Dean Andrews, Economic Development and
Strategic Planning

ADVISORY BOARD

Stephen Davis, Community Investment Collaborative
Andrea Douglas, Jefferson School—African American Heritage Center
Pace Lochte, Assistant VP, Economic Development, UVA

Cristine Nardi, Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Ravi Respeto, Cville United Way
Nickolas Urpi, Emergent Financial Services