Little High Neighborhood Association

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

Commissioners & Cans Food Drive 2024

Across the Commonwealth, the various Commissioners of the Revenue offices are taking on the fight against food insecurity through the month of August.

Now in its sixth year, the Commissioners & Cans Food and Fund Drive is a month-long competition among Virginia’s Commissioners of Revenue offices to join together to raise food and funds for their local food banks throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Offices compete to collect the most food/funds during a time of the year when resources are in short supply and the need remains great.

“We are honored to participate yet again in such a worthwhile cause,“ said Todd Divers, Charlottesville Commissioner of the Revenue.

Drop Off Locations:

  • Treasurer’s Lobby – First Floor of City Hall Outside the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Window
  • First Floor of City Hall Hallway Outside Council Chambers – Second Floor of City Hall

Online Giving: Every $1 donated helps provide enough food for 4 meals!
https://give.brafb.org/fundraiser/5659857 [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).

 

Shop Local Year Round

Buy Local! 

Charlottesville’s small business community has been extremely hard hit by the coronavirus. We’ve lost quite a few beloved local businesses this year: Bashir’s, Boutique Boutique, The Bluegrass Grill, Prime 109, Fellini’s, etc.

But small business owners have also done a remarkable job of adapting to difficult circumstances. The Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville (DBAC) has come up with a great idea for promoting the businesses on the Downtown Mall: a gift card that can be used at any participating shop on the Downtown Mall. You can buy the DBAC gift card here (available in electronic or physical format). [Read more…]

Neighborhood Holiday Food Drive

Loaves and Fishes Food PantryThe Little High neighborhood is doing a food drive in support of the Loaves & Fishes food pantry. You can drop off food donations (please see the specific items requested below) on the front porch of 1107 East Jefferson or at 1144 Meriwether Street until noon on Tuesday, 12/22. Neighborhood association volunteers will deliver the donations. If you want to deliver your own contribution of items on their list, Loaves & Fishes is located at 2050 Lambs Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please visit the Loaves & Fishes website or see the fundraiser posted on our neighborhood’s Facebook page.

Specific items Loaves & Fishes wants:

  • Tuna or other canned meats (pull-top lids or packets)
  • Canned vegetables or beans
  • Ready-to-eat meals
  • Canned Fruit
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Jelly/Jam
  • Alternative proteins like nuts and quinoa
  • Peanut butter and other nut butters
  • Individual serving size cereals/instant oatmeal/granola bars
  • Baby supplies and food
  • Can openers

 

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…