Hello, my name is Lance and I'm a community leader/youth program director located in Richmond. You may know me from the success of my water relief mission for Flint, others might be familiar with my dedication to giving back in the Richmond community.

Press Links

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Richmond GoFundMe campaign sends students to 'The Little Mermaid' https://richmond.com/entertainment/movies/richmond-gofundme-campaign-raises-12-000-to-send-students-to-the-little-mermaid/article_58f5d786-c9b3-11ed-9c70-fff637da9c54.html

People

GoFundMe Honors Good Samaritans at First Heroes Celebration: 'Amazing Things Are Happening' https://people.com/human-interest/gofundme-first-annual-heroes-celebration/

Christmas Is The Spirit of Giving

I’m excited to announce that our Virginia based nonprofit, Water The Planet, will be hosting its 3rd annual Toy Drive in Richmond on December 21st. This year we’re partnering with A Touch of Class and dedicating our toy giveaway to my dad Curtis Cooper who passed away October 1st of this year. We wanted to honor his memory because he really enjoyed dressing up as Santa for our holiday events and bringing smiles to RVA kids.

The mission is on again to collect as many toys as possible for children in Richmond, Virginia. Last year, we collected and distributed over 2,500 new unwrapped toys, electronics and bicycles for children in need, children of homeless parents, and children of incarcerated parents.

We also gave 100 kids a Christmas shopping spree.

Christmas Meals

We will be distributing Christmas dinners and giving away holiday food baskets.

Many families are still struggling to pay bills, buy food, and other needs during the Holiday Season so my goal is to make this Christmas one to remember for hundreds of kids in need.

Please consider making a donation to give-a-gift for a child or provide a meal for a family like you would do your own. Any size donation is appreciated. No amount is too small.

Thank you for joining me in honoring my dad and supporting our youth. The thought of any child waking up on Christmas morning without a gift is heartbreaking. All children deserve a great Christmas.