Flying Squirrels Charities' mission is to provide youth in our community access to athletic and educational opportunities through the game of baseball/softball. We aim to create a positive impact while bringing the FUNN to all we do!
What we do:
- RPS Field Renovations: Flying Squirrels Charities, in partnership with Gilbane, are proud to support youth athletics with baseball and softball field renovations at Richmond Public High Schools. The project will include upgrades to the dugouts, bullpens and backstops as well as field upkeep and maintenance for the baseball & softball programs at Huguenot, John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson and Armstrong High Schools.
- All-Star Legacy Scholarship: One (1) $5,000 scholarship to a student-athlete committed to improving their community.
- Richmond 34 Scholarship: One (1) $2,000 scholarship, renewable for all four years attending school, to a student attending Virginia State University and one (1) $2,000 renewable scholarship to a student attending Virginia Union University.
Donate
By Mail
Cash/check donations will still need to be made out to Flying Squirrels Charities and mailed to:
Richmond Flying Squirrels
Attn: Flying Squirrels Charities
3001 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
By Text
You can text "fscharities" to 76278 to donate on your mobile phone (message and data rates may apply)
Online
Donations can also be submitted online.
Upcoming Events
Save the Date: Squirrel-O-Ween - Thursday October 30, 2025
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host Squirrel-O-Ween, an annual Halloween celebration, at The Diamond on Thursday, Oct. 30. from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Squirrel-O-Ween provides a safe and funn environment for children to trick-or-treat for free through the stadium.
Scholarships
All-Star Legacy Scholarship
Through the Richmond Flying Squirrels All-Star Legacy Scholarship, Flying Squirrels Charities honors RVA-region students who are committed to improving their community and are involved in an athletic sport. One student-athlete will receive a $5,000 award.
For qualifications and other information or to apply, please visit GRASP.
Richmond 34 Scholarship
The Richmond 34 led a peaceful sit-in at Thalhimers Department Store in downtown Richmond in 1960. The "Richmond 34" sit-in ultimately led to the integration of Thalhimers and influenced legislation in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. To celebrate the legacy of the Richmond 34, the Richmond Flying Squirrels award two (2) students a $2,000 scholarship, renewable for each of the four years they attend school. The students must be from the greater-Richmond area and attending either Virginia Union University or Virginia State University.
For qualifications and other information or to apply, please visit GRASP.