Little High Neighborhood Association

Information for and about the Little High Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA

Concerns about the Central Water Line Project

On Tuesday, June 21, Charlottesville City Council will discuss the Central Water Line Project, a multi-year project devised in part by the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) to improve the basic infrastructure of our local water system. Part of the project involves putting in new water pipes running through (which will require digging up)  10th and/or 11th streets between East Jefferson and East High streets.

Various residents have expressed two general concerns: [Read more…]

The Haven: Updated List of Needs

(updated 11/4/25; please check the Haven website for updates)

Needed day shelter items

  • Winter gloves
  • Beanies / Winter hats
  • Towels
  • Washcloths
  • Underwear (new, men’s and women’s sizes M-2XL)
  • T-shirts (new or in good condition, all adult sizes)
  • Soap and body wash*
  • Deodorant*
  • Razors (disposable)
  • Body lotion / Vaseline*
  • Socks (new or gently used, crew socks preferred)
  • Tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Chapstick / Lip balm
  • Shampoo*
  • Grocery bags
  • Backpacks
  • Belts
  • Nail clippers
  • Wet wipes (pocket/travel size)
  • Phone chargers (USB-C and iPhone)
  • Masking tape
  • Large and pocket-sized hand sanitizer
  • Tampons and menstrual pads (regular to super absorbency)
  • Hair picks, bristle hair brushes
  • Bandanas
  • Toothpaste*
  • Toilet paper

*= travel-sized preferred; bulk accepted

See The Haven’s Amazon wish list for easy ordering to the day shelter.

Because of storage concerns, we cannot accept most clothing donations. Please take clothes to the Belmont Clothing Center at 815 Bolling Ave. (operated by Belmont Baptist Church on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) or Church of the Good Shepherd Clothes Closet at 500 Church St. (operated on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), where our guests can obtain clothing for free.

Needed Extras For Our Guests

  • Headphones
  • Portable phone chargers
  • Natural/textured hair care products (for leave-in moisture)
  • Gift cards (stores, movie theaters, fast food, etc.)
  • Snacks (individually wrapped, such as crackers, bars, tuna, etc.)

How do I drop off these needed items

Plan to drop off items during these hours: Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

If you are unable to make these times, reach out to us to coordinate another time.

Let us know to expect you! Call our front desk prior to dropping items off at 434-973-1234 ext. 100.

Bring items through the main shelter entrance off Market Street OR ring the doorbell at our side entrance (red door) on 1st Street for collection. Please do not drop off items without speaking to a staff member first.

You’ll be asked to complete an in-kind donation form for our records.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Kay Comer, Development Manager, at kay@thehaven.org or 434-202-4250 (text or call).

 

Charlottesville Climate Vulnerability Assessment Workshop

From Susan Elliott, Environmental Sustainability | Climate Protection Program, Charlottesville Dept. of Public Works: 

Please join the conversation on Thursday, June 9, 5 PM – 7 PM for a virtual Community Workshop to discuss the City of Charlottesville’s Climate Vulnerability Assessment.

You are invited to the free workshop, hosted by the City’s Climate Protection Program. Register (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpd-upqzIsG9aWIuoICV5QUr1XU-skRSmw) in advance of the workshop, and the Zoom link will be sent to your email. [Read more…]

New Dominion Bookshop

New Dominion Bookshop, Charlottesville, Va

New Dominion Bookshop is an independent bookshop located on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall at 404 East Main St. We are an all-new bookstore, and we host events featuring renowned authors and local writers. To place a book order, to receive personalized book recommendations, or to purchase a gift card, please visit our contact page to speak with our staff.

 

Carpe Donut

Carpe DonutCarpe Donut is a locally owned and operated maker of exquisite organic donuts since 2007.  The only ingredients in our donuts are: organic flour, organic eggs, organic apple cider, organic spices, pure organic sugar, and non-aluminated baking powder. We cook all our donuts in 100% pure soybean oil. No hydrogenation, no trans-fats, no shortening. Continue…