Venezuelan roots. Local impact in Richmond, Virginia.
Ven Conmigo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Venezuelans who turned the experience of starting over into a mission of service for Richmond and Central Virginia.
About us
We are a Venezuelan-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Our mission is to serve vulnerable communities in Central Virginia with humanitarian aid, dignity, and partnership.
What we do
Four core programs in Richmond: homeless outreach, immigrant and Hispanic community support, food and essential supplies, and partnerships with churches, shelters, and nonprofits.
Be part of our cause
Donate, volunteer, sponsor a drive, or partner with us as a local business. Every gift is tax-deductible and stays close to home.
Bella Wingfield · Founder
Bella Wingfield was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Central University of Venezuela. She lived for years on Margarita Island and moved to the United States in 2002, looking for new opportunities and the chance to give back. Between 2018 and 2019, Bella supported humanitarian initiatives across the country.
Today, from her home in Virginia, she leads Ven Conmigo Foundation’s mission: helping the most vulnerable people in Richmond and Central Virginia, while honoring the Venezuelan community that shaped her values.
Our Team
A small group of Venezuelans and Virginians working side by side.
Bella Wingfield
Founder & Vice President — Strategy, growth, and organizational leadership.
Ana Chalita
President — Social programs, fundraising, and co-founder.
Andrea Febres
Treasurer — Financial transparency and resource management.
Eduvigis Rincón
Public Relations Director — Builds relationships with partners and community sponsors.
Miguel Chalita
Logistics Director — Coordinates operations and on-the-ground program execution.
Our purpose
Our purpose is simple: to provide the most effective humanitarian assistance possible to the people in our community who need it most.
Every day, working with partner shelters, churches, schools, and nonprofits in Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield, we turn donations into food, clothing, hygiene kits, and direct support for families navigating hardship.
Our History
Ven Conmigo Foundation was created in response to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. What began as a network of Venezuelans helping families back home — sending medical supplies, food, and basic essentials — quickly grew into something more.
As our founders settled in Richmond, Virginia, we discovered the same compassion was needed right here, just blocks away. Today, our work spans both worlds: a humanitarian legacy abroad and an active local mission serving the homeless, immigrant, and working-class families of Central Virginia.
Our local and international partners
We could not do this work alone. We are deeply grateful to the churches, shelters, hospitals, schools, foundations, and businesses across Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield that walk this mission with us.
We also keep alive long-term collaborations with humanitarian organizations supporting Venezuela and the global Venezuelan diaspora.
Contact Us
Have a question, a partnership idea, or want to volunteer? We’d love to hear from you.