Our Purpose


We exist to expand medical knowledge and access in our community.

Our Partners


In addition to providing its own programs, the MEDRVA Foundation expands medical knowledge and access by working in partnership with others.

Medical Access

Current recipients of support from the MEDRVA Foundation include:

Goochland Cares – Unrestricted operating support to allow the clinic to fulfill its mission of serving the medically underserved.

CrossOver Ministries – Capital and operating support to establish the MEDRVA Vision Clinic at CrossOver Ministries to provide a region-wide vision clinic for CrossOver’s 6,000 patients as well as referrals from all area safety-net service providers.   

Our People


The MEDRVA Foundation’s Board of Directors includes a group of committed volunteers who give their time and talent to advancing medical knowledge and access in Central Virginia:

Cheryl Jarvis, Chair

Carol Adelaar

Michael Armstrong, Jr., MD

Jean Benson

Arlene Owens

Peter Pastore

Cherry Peters

Chris Petras, MD

Joanne Wiley

Isaac Wornom, III, MD

Paul Miller, Jr.

Director of Development and Fundraising: foundation@medrva.com