The Community Coalition of Sussex, Virginia (CCSV) — a nonprofit organization based in Jarratt, Va., in southeast Virginia — provides support, education, and training programs to promote self-sufficiency among the members of the community. Led by compassionate volunteers, we make it our mission to improve the living conditions and well-being of all county residents through our programs and facilities.
Our HistoryA coalition of pastors and other faith leaders came together initially in 2012 to advance the betterment of Sussex County, Virginia. Together, they organized a food pantry, holiday toy drive, back-to-school backpack giveaway, “Trunk or Treat” activity at Halloween, and more. Over the years, this coalition expanded to include business leaders, community leaders, and community residents. It became a 501(c)(3) organization in 2016 (the Community Coalition of Sussex, Virginia, or CCSV). Robert Hamlin was appointed Executive Director.
In 2019, CCSV purchased an abandoned elementary school and adjacent property in Jarratt, Va., for just $1,500. Half of the school is being renovated as a community center with recreation facilities and community meeting spaces, as well as healthcare resources and rental space for small business start-ups. The school’s other wing will be used to create a much-needed 120-seat early childhood education center, which is expected to open in early 2027. The property is named the Millard and Florence Stith Community Center after two respected residents of Jarratt who both served on the Sussex County School Board. |
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Our Leadership
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CCSV Board of Directors
• Raymond Covington — Board Chairman • Jamie Gerald — Board Vice Chairman • Marian Goode — Treasurer • Rosalyn Andrews — Chairperson, Finance Committee • Keith Blowe — Sussex County Citizens • Anayeisy Boykins — Events Coordinator • Gwendolyn Briggs — Sussex Citizen • Ann Dix — Sussex Citizens, Business Owner • Roland Drummond — Citizen • Dorothy Freeman-Clinkscale — Sussex Citizen • Earnest Greene — Dominion Energy • Dr. Tamara Holmes — Director, Office of Broadband • Morris Mitchell - Sussex Citizen • Harold Moore — Vice-Chairperson, Finance Committee • Wanda Murrell — Retired Registered Nurse • Ann Neverson — Sussex Citizen • TeShell Parham — Registered Nurse • Dr. C. W. Robb — Citizen • Robin Taylor — Sussex Citizen • Dr. Lisa Winfield — Sussex Citizen CCSV Staff • Robert Hamlin — Executive Director • Dr. Millard Stith — Assistant Executive Director • Ora Briggs — Administrative Assistant |
Advisors to the Board of Directors
• Mollie Bonner — Retired Registered Nurse • John Broderick — Finance Director, Sussex County Public School System • Rev. Willie R. Derr — Emeritus Member • Elder Leon Dillard — Sussex Citizen • Ricky Freeman — Business Owner • Ward Griffin — Sussex Citizen • Michael Harris — Gateway Homes • Doris Mason — Sussex Citizen • Cheryl Simmers — Educator • Kristin S. Vaughan — Sussex Citizen • Catherine M. Vaughan — Citizen • Rev. Dr. John T. Veal — Sussex Pastor Youth Board Committee
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Get Involved
Helping, enabling, and empowering the community is our mission at CCSV. We are always looking for businesses, agencies, and community members to help us make this vision a reality. If you would like to join us in improving our community, please visit the Contact Us page to learn how you can reach us. We will gladly fill you in on details about our outreach committee and fundraising programs, both of which support our many programs and services.
Helping, enabling, and empowering the community is our mission at CCSV. We are always looking for businesses, agencies, and community members to help us make this vision a reality. If you would like to join us in improving our community, please visit the Contact Us page to learn how you can reach us. We will gladly fill you in on details about our outreach committee and fundraising programs, both of which support our many programs and services.