Chesapeake Sheriff's Office Launches New Hope Foundation

The charity aims to support vulnerable residents and strengthen community ties.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office has launched a new charitable initiative called the Hope Foundation, which is designed to provide assistance and support to the city's elderly, youth, and individuals with special needs. The program is led by Sheriff Wallace Chadwick and the foundation's president, Richard Scott, who say the goal is to reinvent the office's community outreach efforts and build stronger relationships between deputies and residents.

Why it matters

The launch of the Hope Foundation comes after the previous sheriff's charity was retained by the outgoing sheriff, raising concerns about the new administration's approach. Sheriff Chadwick has emphasized that participation in the new foundation is voluntary and that his focus is on expanding partnerships and community involvement.

The details

The Hope Foundation is still in its early stages, with organizers working to establish the structure and partnerships needed to expand its reach. The foundation plans to provide assistance to elderly residents recovering from crimes, as well as support initiatives for Chesapeake's youth and special needs communities. The goal is also to strengthen the relationship between deputies and the community they serve.

  • The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office launched the Hope Foundation in March 2026.

The players

Wallace Chadwick

The current sheriff of Chesapeake, Virginia, who is leading the launch of the Hope Foundation.

Richard Scott

The president of the Hope Foundation, who is working with Sheriff Chadwick to establish the new charity.

Dave Rosado

The former sheriff of Chesapeake, who retained control of the previous sheriff's office charity when he left office.

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What they’re saying

“It's not a setback for this office; it is a way to move forward for this office and how we can reinvent what we are doing here. Everything can't always stay the same.”

— Wallace Chadwick, Sheriff (13newsnow.com)

“These guys are law enforcement, but they are also our friends and neighbors. They're the same people sitting next to us at church. We want the community to see that we are a part of it—most of us live here, most of us work here, and many of us were raised here.”

— Richard Scott, President, Hope Foundation (13newsnow.com)

“We're not making people do anything, we're not making people go anywhere, and we are not making demands like that politically in this office. Those days are over, and that's not going to happen here under my watch.”

— Wallace Chadwick, Sheriff (13newsnow.com)

What’s next

Sheriff Chadwick and the Hope Foundation's organizers are currently working to build the structure and partnerships needed to expand the charity's reach within the Chesapeake community. They are encouraging residents, local businesses, and community groups to get involved and help shape the foundation's future.

The takeaway

The launch of the Hope Foundation represents an opportunity for the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office to reinvent its community outreach efforts and build stronger relationships between deputies and the residents they serve. By focusing on supporting vulnerable populations and fostering a sense of community, the new charity aims to move the office forward and address concerns raised by the previous administration's approach.