Opulent Philanthropy Inc. GuideStar Platinum

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. We are   providing food and shelter to those in need after the Virginia flood. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.

Virginia Disaster Relief Fund: We have provided shelter and over 400,000 meals during these disasters.
Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.
Here's how your donation can help:
$50 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
$250 can help ensure a family displaced by the flood has access to food and shelter
$1,000 can help ensure a family displaced by the flood has long term access to food and shelter.
We also accept DAF, Stock and Cryptocurrency on our website www.opulentusa.org/virginia  

Reminder: Employees submit match request for monetary donations. If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) 45-3088713 

Employees typically submit their donations for matching through their company’s Human Resources (HR) department or a designated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) department. Some companies may have specific forms or online platforms for requesting a match, so it’s best to check the employee handbook or company’s internal website for detailed instructions.

 Reports of flooding have been rolling in throughout Southwest Virginia. 

• Residents have been evacuating across various counties due to flooding along the New River and other waterways.
• No confirmed fatalities, but 44 people were unaccounted for at the height of the flooding.
• Major flooding impacted four river basins, with some areas reaching or exceeding all-time record water levels.
• Heavy rainfall has flooded dozens of roads in northwestern Virginia.

 Lynchburg Fire Chief Greg Wormser says, “Deployments of this type are part of what it means to be a first responder in the Commonwealth of Virginia. When one part of the state needs assistance, the rest of us are there to help. Our search and rescue teams are highly trained and are ready for just this kind of emergency.” Wormser noted that the deployments would not impact local service delivery, and that adequate staffing remains to deal with emergencies in the city. Calls for water rescue began at 5:58 p.m. for the Roanoke Fire & EMS Department. Giles County Emergency Services and Pulaski County Emergency Management also report significant flooding that has led to multiple road closures.   

Disaster Relief: Providing shelter, food, and water. Between 50 and 100 homes have been damaged by a confirmed and rare EF3 tornado in Virginia Beach, according to officials. Meteorologists have classified the twister as an EF-3 tornado. Damage assessment teams continued to survey the area on Monday as officials worked to come up with a more concrete evaluation. Public safety personnel have so far searched 115 damaged structures, according to an emergency management representative who suggested that the area will remain under a state of emergency declaration for quite some time.  

Providing Support to the families and victims of this tragedy. Authorities have identified five of the six people who were killed in a Virginia Walmart after the store’s manager began firing Tuesday night before killing himself. Five of the deceased victims were identified as Lorenzo Gamble; Brian Pendleton; Kellie Pyle; Randall Blevins; and Tyneka Johnson.  The sixth deceased victim was a 16-year-old boy who authorities are not naming because he was a minor. The sixth deceased victim was a 16-year-old boy who authorities are not naming because he was a minor.  “The City of Chesapeake has always been known as the ‘City That Cares’ and now, more than ever, we know our city will show up and care for those who need it most". They identified 31-year-old Andre Bing was armed with one handgun and had multiple magazines.   

Disaster relief, providing shelter, food, and water to help those impacted by this storm. About 40 people are unaccounted for in Buchanan County, Virginia, on Wednesday after a severe storm struck the area, bringing heavy rain and flooding. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Four to 6 inches of rain pounded the area within hours overnight. The damage spreads across about 10 miles. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management said it was assisting local crews struggling with flooding and power outages. Social media post in the aftermath of the storm showed homes swept 300 yards from their foundations, vehicles scattered, and debris strewn throughout neighborhoods, over 100 homes were damaged after heavy rains.  

Support displaced residents! Disaster Relief providing food, water and temporary shelter.  

Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency in response to heavy rain and flooding in several areas in Virginia. 

According to a news release, "Localities in Southwest Virginia have been particularly hard hit by flooding, and as the storm continues to move east across Virginia, impacts and storm damage are expected statewide."

According to reports from emergency crews, more than 500 residents in and around the town of Richlands, in Tazewell County, have been displaced by flooding and needed rescue from their homes. A number of roads in southwest Virginia are closed or washed out.

• We provide immediate assistance and long support during natural disasters when people are forced to evacuate and/or their homes are destroyed leaving them in need of shelter, food, or water. 
• We support cancer patients who are unable to pay for medical treatments, copayments, or after care assistance that may not be covered by their insurance. 
• We support impoverished students who qualify for a higher education but cannot afford to pay tuition through grants and scholarships.  
• We support the homeless by providing shelter, food, and water, as more people than ever are living on the streets without the basic necessities to survive. 
• Our staff, volunteers, and those we serve work together to provide assistance to those in need due to circumstances beyond their control to empower the most vulnerable among us and improve their quality of life.