Richmond and Petersburg, Virginia
Nonprofit Help in Richmond and Petersburg
- Free Mammograms
- Free Scholarships
- Youth Leadership
More than a million people live in Richmond, Petersburg, Chesterfield and Henrico. EAESSI offers nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg by connecting uninsured women with free screening and helping students pay for college.
Based in
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
Phone
(706) 294-9100- MammogramsWomen 39 to 64
- ScholarshipsNever repaid
- FAFSA helpFree
- Cost to you$0
- 1,010,914People in 4 localities
- 21.7%Petersburg residents in poverty
- 10.2%Richmond under 65 uninsured
- 9.1%Chesterfield growth since 2020
Population is the sum of 2025 estimates from Census QuickFacts for Richmond, Petersburg and Henrico and Chesterfield. Poverty and uninsured figures from QuickFacts for Petersburg and Richmond.
Our programs
Help for Central Virginia families
How does EAESSI help outside Northern Virginia?Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. Here, we help women enroll in Every Woman's Life and connect with local free clinics. Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open to students across Virginia.
Free mammogram help
We help uninsured women 39 to 64 enroll in Every Woman's Life for nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg and follow up after results.
About free mammogramsFree screenings
Pap tests and follow up tests through Every Woman's Life for women who qualify.
About free screeningsScholarships
Scholarships in Central Virginia for students with need, solid grades and service.
About scholarshipsCollege funding and FAFSA
FAFSA help in Richmond with free guidance for families.
About college fundingYouth leadership
Public speaking, teamwork and service ideas for Central Virginia teens.
About youth leadershipGive
Gifts fund screenings, scholarships and youth programs. Gifts are tax deductible.
Ways to giveWhy EAESSI
We know where the free help is
Why call EAESSI from the Richmond area?Free screening exists here, but it can be hard to find. As a source of nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg, we point women to the right Every Woman's Life site or free clinic and stay with them through results.
A state screening site in Midlothian
Bon Secours runs Every Woman's Life Richmond area screening and accepts women from any location.
Free clinics across the region
CrossOver, Health Brigade and Pathways all serve uninsured patients.
College help for Virginia students
Our scholarship and FAFSA help is open across the state.
Free for families
Our help costs nothing. Scholarships never need to be paid back.
The Richmond and Petersburg region
Growth in the suburbs, need in the cities
Chesterfield grew 9.1 percent between 2020 and 2025, according to Census QuickFacts. Meanwhile 21.7 percent of Petersburg residents and 18.2 percent of Richmond residents live in poverty.
Virginia overall is at 9.7 percent. Good nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg starts with knowing where those gaps are.
Residents in poverty
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts
- Petersburg21.7%
- Richmond18.2%
- Virginia9.7%
Who we help
Which one sounds like you?
Most calls to EAESSI about nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg start with one of these four.
"I lost my job in Richmond and my insurance with it."
You may qualify for free mammograms in Richmond through Every Woman's Life.
Apply for a free mammogram"I live in Petersburg and do not know where to go."
We will point you to the closest site.
Mammogram without insurance"My son is starting at Virginia State in the fall."
Scholarships and FAFSA help can close the gap.
Apply for a scholarship"I run a clinic and want a referral partner."
We help each woman reach her appointment.
Healthcare partnersWhere we help
Richmond and Petersburg communities
Which areas does this region cover?Richmond, Petersburg, Chesterfield County and Henrico County, plus the towns and neighborhoods inside them.
- Richmond
- Petersburg
- Chesterfield County
- Henrico County
- The Fan
- Church Hill
- Southside Richmond
- Midlothian
- Chester
- Ettrick
- Short Pump
- Highland Springs
Local resources
Free and low cost help in the region
These sites serve uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and SeniorNavigator. The statewide Every Woman's Life line is 1-866-395-4968, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
- Bon Secours Every Woman's Life14051 St. Francis Boulevard, Midlothian, (804) 359-9355Screening
- CrossOver Health Care Ministry108 Cowardin Avenue, Richmond, (804) 655-2794Free clinic
- Health Brigade1010 North Thompson Street, Richmond, (804) 358-6343Free clinic
- Pathways Free Specialty Clinic1200 West Washington Street, Petersburg, (804) 862-1104Women's health
In this region
Richmond and Petersburg localities
Each page lists local screening sites and free clinics.
Before you apply
Worth a read first
What Central Virginia families read before they reach out for nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg.
Get started
One call points you to help
Tell us where you live and what you need. We will point you to free screening near you and check what college help you qualify for.
Call (706) 294-9100 to reach a nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg team that knows your community. You can also give to support local women and students.
Evelyn Ancrum Education Support Systems, Inc. (EAESSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Eligibility rules and income guidelines apply to screening help. Figures on this page link to their sources and may change.
Frequently asked questions
Richmond area families ask us
Does EAESSI pay for mammograms in Richmond?
Our screening grants focus on Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region. In the Richmond area, we help you enroll in Every Woman's Life, which offers free screening to women who qualify.
Where is Every Woman's Life near Richmond?
Bon Secours runs it at 14051 St. Francis Boulevard in Midlothian and accepts women from any location. Call (804) 359-9355, according to SeniorNavigator.
Are there free clinics in Richmond?
Yes. CrossOver Health Care Ministry and Health Brigade both serve uninsured patients, according to the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics.
Can Richmond area students apply for EAESSI scholarships?
Yes. As a source of nonprofit help in Richmond and Petersburg, our scholarship and FAFSA guidance is open to students across Virginia.
Do I need a Social Security number?
No. Every Woman's Life does not require one, according to Sentara.
How do I reach EAESSI?
Call (706) 294-9100 or email tancrum@eaessi.org.