Give The Gift Of Strength

Thanks to supporters like you, The Strength Initiative has helped women across Charlottesville gain access to expert-led, inclusive strength training — many for the first time. Your continued generosity allows us to grow, reach more women and girls, and break down even more barriers to health and strength.

  • Make a Monetary Donation

    Make a Monetary Donation

    From $20 which sponsors a woman’s first strength class, to $160 which covers an entire month of science backed strength training, to $500 which allows a young girl to complete a semester long Strength Starts Young Program, with science-back strength training and mentorship, every dollar goes directly to removing the financial barriers to allow all women to access the life changing benefits of strength training!

  • Equipment Donation

    Donate Equipment

    Help us build our training spaces with safe, durable gear for women of all ages and experience levels.

    Check out our wish list for items we need right now, or contact us to request a pick up a gently used piece of fitness equipment. Your contribution will touch the lives of so many women!

  • Double Your Impact With Employer Matching

    Double Your Impact With Employer Matching

    Many employers will match your donation to The Strength Initiative, effectively doubling your impact at no extra cost to you!

    Ask your HR department or check your employee benefits portal to see if your company offers a matching gift program. If they do, submit your donation receipt and select “The Strength Initiative” as the nonprofit recipient.

“I’m very grateful for The Strength Initiative showing me I’m not too old to lift weights. I feel stronger, and love the community.”

-Strength Is Ageless Lifter