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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is now accepting grant applications from 501(c) 3 charitable organizations serving Halifax County. One or two grants are typically awarded of $1,000 or less per cycle. Applications must be submitted online. The deadline for all applications is September 30, 2015.

The Halifax County Advisory Committee will review the applications and recommend which organizations will be awarded later this year.

The Fund for Halifax County is a unique opportunity for citizens, organizations and businesses to help build an endowment to improve and enrich lives in Halifax County. Major General Carroll Thackston presented the Foundation with the first gift for The Fund for Halifax County in 2010. Thackston served on the Community Foundation Board of Directors for six years. Other Halifax County representatives have also served on the Foundation’s Board. Logan Young just retired after six years on the Foundation’s Board and Finance Committee and William Kelehar just joined the Board effective July 1, 2015.

Several other funds with The Community Foundation also benefit Halifax County.

• The South Boston Medical Fund was created with The Community Foundation in 2011 to support indigent care in Halifax County and general Halifax County charitable causes.
• Benjamin M. Sugg established a fund in 2000 to provide annual grants to the Clover Cemetery.
• The Gideon Miller Cancer Fund was endowed in 2014 and will award its first grants in 2016 to organizations that assist cancer patients and their families in Danville, Pittsylvania County and Halifax County.
• The RiverBank Fund just awarded two of its first grants to Halifax County Department of Tourism and the Roanoke River Basin Association for projects in Virginia and North Carolina earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River.

The Community Foundation continues to encourage donations of all sizes and types to help build The Fund for Halifax County or any of these other funds. Checks should be made to The Community Foundation, with the fund specified, and mailed to 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. Online gifts can be made at www.cfdrr.org. Gifts of stock, life insurance, and personal property can be accepted, as well as will bequests.

The Community Foundation has made over $1,000,000 in grants to Halifax County organizations since its formation in 1996. In 2003, the Chastain Home for Gentlewomen gave a gift of $1,030,000 to The Community Foundation to provide three years of grantmaking to charitable organizations assisting elderly women in Halifax County.

The Community Foundation is a public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders to meet a variety of social, educational, cultural and other charitable needs in the Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County area, as well as Halifax County and Northern North Carolina.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today eight grant awards totaling $237,500 from the RiverBank Fund. The Fund was established last year to gather donations throughout Virginia and North Carolina earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following grants were approved by The Community Foundation’s RiverBank Fund Advisory Committee and Board of Directors:

Dan River Basin Association – ($92,000) To implement, the “Dan River Water Master Plan,” which combines local master plans, water quality improvement, river access development and regional promotion for the entire Dan River Basin watershed.

Roanoke River Basin Association – ($41,000) To improve citizen access to the Dan River in Halifax County through a new ramp at Leggett’s Bottom and to expand e-coli testing and benthic macroinvertibrate monitoring and analytical testing of water column and sediments in Halifax and Mecklenburg counties to the entrance of the Dan River into Kerr Lake in coordination with the Dan River Basin Association.

Pittsylvania County – Parks and Recreation – ($30,000) To provide a “pledge” to help create a river access point along the Dan River west of the City of Danville along the Route 58 bypass if other required funds are raised.

Halifax County – Department of Tourism – ($30,000) To promote the Southern Virginia Wild Blueway as a safe and protected environment and a tourist destination. Grant funds should be used towards a marketing campaign including a video, and other promotions of the Blueway to a larger market. Regional coordination with other organizations is requested to include information from the entire Dan River Basin where possible

City of Danville – Parks and Recreation – ($24,000) To assist in development of Sandy Creek Park, a 6.9 acre tract of land located on Riverside Dr. adjacent to the current Dan River Church center.

Piedmont Land Conservancy – ($15,000) To develop a Lower Mayo River Recreation and Access Plan for the portion of the river extending from the Business 220 crossing downstream to the confluence of the Mayo and Dan Rivers, and including Big Beaver Island Creek through the town of Madison up to Mayodan’s Farris Memorial Park.

Rockingham County Schools – ($5,000) To help construct and equip an outdoor classroom on Big Beaver Island Creek, an important tributary to the Dan River, so that a minimum 150 students each year can participate in water monitoring programs and other environmental education.

Stokes County Arts Council – ($500) To support river education and awareness at the 41st Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan, including Dan River Company children and adult canoe/kayak demonstrations, NC River Angler fishing demonstrations, boat and swimming river safety clinics, rubber duck race, river conservation information, festival marketing, and stand-up paddle board demonstration.

Eligible programs had to address at least one of the five focus areas:

1. Responsibly address water quality for regional residents and companies.

2. Encourage new development that ecologically features the River.

3. Improve the cleanliness of the River and the Basin and help protect it from environmental threats.

4. Increase access to the River for family-friendly sports, recreation and entertainment.

5. Effectively promote the River to build regional pride and encourage tourism.

A regional advisory committee was formed to help guide the development of the fund and the strategic disbursement of grant funds.

Donations to the RiverBank Fund are still being sought from individuals, organizations and businesses that have interest in helping to improve the quality and caliber of life all along the Dan River. Duke Energy has been a major contributor to the fund, with a $250,000 donation in 2014. Donations may be made online at www.RiverBankFund.org.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders to improve and enrich area lives through the generosity of donors and has already returned more than $17 million in community grants and scholarships. The office can be reached at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA, 24541, (434) 793-0884 or at www.cfdrr.org or www.RiverBankFund.org

Northern Pittsylvania County has received more than $170,000 in grants and scholarships from The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region since it began in 1996. An additional $820,000 has been awarded to Chatham area and general Pittsylvania County organizations. The complete listing of grants was shared at a June 23 luncheon for Northern Pittsylvania County supporters, grant recipients and potential donors at Mama Rosa’s restaurant. Information was also shared about the online grant cycle for nonprofit organizations with an August 3, 2015 deadline.

Pittsylvania County donors have also established 10 endowment funds within The Community Foundation, including:

• W. Earl and Elise M.G. Allen Fund (1998)
• Margaret Spruce Floyd Scholarship (2003)
• Ray M. Harris Scholarship (2004)
• John L. Hurt Scholarship (2003)
• Larry Donald Huskey Fund (2009)
• Herman and Helen Melton Historical Fund (2003)
• Audrey Millner Fund (2000)
• Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Fund (2008)
• Richard Ramsey Scholarship (2010)
• Florence P. Wagner and Jennie Lee Wagner Scholarship (2008)

Fourteen Pittsylvania County citizens have served on The Community Foundation Board, including currently serving members Angeles Atkinson, Brenda Blair, Rev. Ed Pope, Paul Thompson and Lewis Wall. Four Pittsylvania County Board members have served as past presidents – Ben Davenport, H.F. Haymore, John “Eddie” Herndon, Jr., and H. Victor Millner, Jr. Additional Pittsylvania County residents who have served on the foundation Board include E. B. Fitzgerald, III, Donald Merricks, Audrey Millner, Robert W. Scearce, Jr. and Vaden Wright.

“All of Pittsylvania County has been a part of our core service area since The Community Foundation began,” said Debra L. Dodson, Executive Director. Donors, organizations or businesses may start their own endowment funds for as little as $10,000 and scholarships for $25,000. Once a fund is established anyone can make designated gifts to that fund.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public charity with total assets exceeding $29 million.

While the Foundation works with donors with local ties to establish funds to benefit any geographic area, their primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Donations are also being sought to build up resources for South Boston/Halifax County, with consideration being given to other neighboring counties.

Community agencies can now submit grant applications online. The deadline is August 3, 2015. The next scholarship application cycle will begin January 1, 2016 and will be available online. For more information, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for the competitive grant cycle. Area non-profits with a current 501(c)3 are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online.

 

The deadline for all applications is August 3, 2015.

 

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

While the Foundation works with donors to establish funds and scholarships to benefit any geographic area, our primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Donations are also being sought to build up resources for South Boston/Halifax County, with consideration being given to other neighboring counties.

Community foundations are established to manage a collection of separate funds created by individuals and corporations – a community of donors – to enhance the quality of life in a local area. These funds are pooled and invested under the direction of a board of directors comprised of community leaders.

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals, businesses or organizations may establish their own fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. The Community Foundation may be contacted at 541 Loyal Street, VA 24541, (434) 793-0884

 

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded 86 scholarships totaling more than $160,000 to area students. Presentations from 39 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation were made at a scholarship reception held May 31, 2015 at The Community Center in Chatham. The Community Foundation has awarded 870 scholarships totaling more than $2 million since its beginning in 1996.

 

 

The Adkerson-Dodson Special Education Scholarship was established in 2012 in memory of Elsie Carolyn Adkerson and in memory of Robert Edward Adkerson and Elsie Herndon Adkerson. The scholarship supports deserving Danville/Pittsylvania residents who have a need for financial support and who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or licensure in special education. Courtney Meadows (Central Virginia Community College) received $700.

The William E. Barr Scholarship was established in 2013 in memory of William E. Barr. The scholarship supports Danville – Pittsylvania County graduates attending Hampden-Sydney College. Tyler McGaughey (George Washington High School) received $800.

The Bennett-Bushnell-Jones-Kaufmann Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to second-year nursing students at Danville Community College. Emily Pleasant (Bartlett Yancey High School) received $1,825.

The James W. Bryant, Sr. and James T. Collie Scholarship was established in 2005 by a retired school teacher. The scholarship is for Pittsylvania County Public Schools graduates, with a preference for those pursuing education or nursing. Two scholarships of $2,570 each were awarded to Brittnie Cooke (Liberty University) and Erika Dodson (Dan River High School).

The Bernard C. Calvert Scholarship was established in 2004 by the Brosville Council #51 of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The scholarship is restricted to Tunstall High School graduates, preferably students who attended either Brosville or Stony Mill Schools. Lauren Yoder (Tunstall High School) received $1,950.

The John Watson Daniel Scholarship was established by the JWD Retirement Club in 1997. A scholarship in the amount of $675 was presented to Deborah Cassada (Tunstall High School).

The Danville Academic Boosters Club Scholarship is awarded to the top five scholastic students in the Danville Public School system. The following students received scholarships – Jonathan McCain (Galileo Magnet High School), Domitilo Gomez (GWHS), John Campbell (GWHS), Unnisa Mehr (Galileo Magnet High School) and Lillie Neal (GWHS).

The Danville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary/Volunteers Scholarship was established in 2007 for Danville Regional Medical Center employees, volunteers and their immediate families, who are studying a medical field. Ten scholarships of $1,200 each were awarded to Alexa Barley (Dan River High School), Tynia Chattin (Dan River High School), Hannah Dewberry (Campbell University), Corietta Henry (Danville Community College), Emily Hilton (Radford University), Jackson Hylton, Jr. (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine), Chrisha Llana (Galileo Magnet High School), Elizabeth McBride (Chatham High School), Ashlee Pickrel (Lynchburg College) and Brianna Ryan (James Madison University).

The Roy L. and Mary G. Doss Scholarship was established in 2010 to benefit graduating seniors of Danville or Pittsylvania County. The following students received $5,500 each – Melinda Jisel Espinoza (Chatham High School), Joshua Estabrook (Liberty University), Sierra Franklin (Liberty University), Domitilo Gomez (GWHS), Danielle Jeffers (GWHS), Makenna Jones (Virginia Tech), Ram Leandro Madejas (University of Virginia), Jonathan McCain (Galileo Magnet High School), Natalie Nicholson (University of Virginia), and John Robinson III (Dartmouth College).

The Susan L. Edwards Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Susan L. Edwards in 2012. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing the field of radiologic technology. Lauren Haymore (Chatham High School) received $1,100.

One student received the John R. and Betty B. Eggleston Scholarship, established in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Eggleston in 2002. The scholarship was presented to Kaitlin Robertson (Arizona State University) in the amount of $675.

The First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide scholarships for Danville-Pittsylvania-Caswell County High School graduates whose parents are armed force members or veterans, law enforcement officers, or fulltime or volunteer firefighters, with a preference for graduates whose parents were killed or wounded while performing their duties. Haley Shaffer (Tunstall High School) received $1,125.

The Margaret Spruce Floyd Scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Floyd and transferred to The Community Foundation in 2003. The scholarship is awarded to female high school students from Pittsylvania County. Emily Dodson (Dan River High School) received $2,175.

The Gantsoudes Scholarship was established in 2008 to benefit George Washington High School students attending college in Virginia or North Carolina. Deja Lewis (GWHS) received $1,825.

The Roy G. and Joan F. Gignac Scholarship was created in 2000 to benefit area students who may attend the Illinois Institute of Technology or pursue technical disciplines. Scholarships were awarded to Austin Canavan (Tunstall High School), Landon Holley (Tunstall High School), Hannah Ricketts (Virginia Tech), and Joseph Snead (Tunstall High School). Each received $3,160.

The Diane Marie Gross Scholarship was established with The Community Foundation in 2013. The scholarship is for Danville graduates attending Washington and Lee University or the College of William and Mary. Katie Van Der Hyde (College of William and Mary) received $1,025.

The John B. Grubb Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Mr. Grubb to benefit Danville and Pittsylvania County Public School graduates. Heath Hylton (Chatham High School) received $675.

The GW Class of 1957 Scholarship was established in 2007 to benefit George Washington High School students. The Class of 1957 created the scholarship for their 50th High School Reunion. Jennifer Eibert (Mary Baldwin College) received $1,675.

The Ray M. Harris Scholarship was created in memory of Mr. Harris and transferred to The Community Foundation in 2004. The scholarship gives primary consideration to Pittsylvania County High School graduates. Paul Henderson (Dan River High School) received $3,400.

The Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship recognizes outstanding drama students in the Danville Public Schools. Nakia Stephens (Galileo Magnet High School) received $1,300.

The Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred “Mickey” Hayes Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide scholarships for Danville-Pittsylvania graduates studying art. Kelsey Edwards (Tunstall High School) received $2,725.

The Hokie Bird Scholarship was established in 2013 to support Danville-Pittsylvania County graduates attending Virginia Tech. Zachary Taylor (Virginia Tech) received $1,100.

The John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship supports students from Gretna High School, with a preference for students who have attended the John L. Hurt, Jr. Elementary School. Ethan Barnes (Gretna High School) received $2,300.

The Robert and Bernice Milam Scholarship was transferred to the foundation in 2010 from Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church to benefit its active members. The following students each received $1,350 – Grant Bowen (GWHS), Kelsey Case (Averett University), Carrie Hartgrove (College of William and Mary), Tyler High (Danville Community College), and Dustin Marshall (University of Virginia).

Three scholarships totaling $4,425 were awarded from the Onnie H. & Bertie W. Milloway Scholarship to assist area students who attend Averett University. Scholarships were presented to current Averett students Nichelle Foisy, Paige Gwynn, and Brandy Stein.

The Patrick H. Musick Scholarship was established to provide funding for deserving Averett University students who have a tennis-playing background. Angelica Orlikowski (Averett University) was awarded $750.

The Arnold B. Porter & Elizabeth J. Porter Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are members of Fairview United Methodist Church. Kaitlyn Ferrell (Eastern Virginia Medical School) received $2,725.

The Irene L. Pritchett Scholarship was created years ago to benefit area African-American students. The Pritchett scholarship was transferred to The Community Foundation in 2001. Sierra Cole (Chatham High School) and Dequanne Coles (GWHS) were each awarded $1,960.

The Alger Pugh Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Alger Pugh, GW High School football coach, after his death in 1984. The scholarship was then transferred to The Community Foundation and is given to deserving GW athletes. Wells Hunter Byrnes, Jr. (GWHS) received $2,750.

Thirteen Gretna High School seniors were awarded $500 each from the Richard Ramsey Scholarship. The Scholarship was created in memory of Mr. Ramsey, a Gretna High School teacher, many years ago and transferred to The Community Foundation in 2010. This scholarship was created to benefit Gretna High School students. The recipients are Rebekah Bayse, Ethan Barnes, William Bennett, Michael Glover, Chandler Haley, Libby-Kathryn Hodges, Christopher Hubbard, Hannah Kinsley, Mason Moorefield, Hailey Rowland, Bryant Short, Ebony Toler, and Sarah Tucker.

A scholarship in the amount of $2,150 was given from the Riddle-Francis Scholarship, which was created in 2005 by a former teacher to benefit Pittsylvania County students, with a preference for Tunstall and Dan River students. The scholarship was awarded to David Brendle (Dan River High School).

The Rotary Club of Yanceyville Scholarship was established in 2013 by the Rotary Club of Yanceyville for graduates of Bartlett Yancey High School. Jacob Crews (Bartlett Yancey High School) received $1,500.

The Percy and Velna Scearce Scholarship was created in 2001 to benefit area students. Dylan Mitchell (Liberty University) received $1,325.

The Spiros Skenderis Memorial Scholarship was created by the Danville Bar Association in memory of Judge Spiros Skenderis. Judge Skenderis served as a compassionate judge of the Danville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District for 19 years. A $2,075 scholarship was awarded to Martin Gomez (Old Dominion University).

The Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship was created in 2005 to benefit area students. Chrisha Llana (Galileo Magnet High School) was awarded $2,525.

The Louise P. Surles Scholarship supports area students who attend the University of Virginia. John Campbell (GWHS) was awarded $2,525.

The Florence P. Wagner and Jennie Lee Wagner Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Pittsylvania County high school graduates. Alex Garcia (Tunstall High School) was awarded $1,325.

The Andy Warren Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of GW High School assistant football coach and is given to deserving GW athletes. William Browning (Lynchburg College) and Ashley Riddle (Radford University) received $1,880 each.

The Woodlawn Academy Scholarship was established in 2014 to provide scholarships for former Woodlawn Academy students and immediate family of former students. Lauren Oakes (Chatham High School) received $3,725.

A variety of grief materials to help families who have suffered the loss of a child have been placed throughout the community thanks to the Kolton Brim Karnes Fund of The Community Foundation, which has been paid out in full through this project and retired. In April 2010, Kolton drowned while fishing in the Dan River with his family.  Funds were raised in his memory by members of the community to ensure resources were available to families in the future.

The resource materials have been made available at the following places to offer some tools to families in need:

• Legacy Hospice of the Piedmont at Danville Regional Medical Center
• Danville Public Library
• Pittsylvania County Library locations

 

For more information, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884

The Rotary Club of Chatham Fund has been endowed with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. The Fund will support various charitable organizations in the community.

“The Club is pleased to partner with The Community Foundation to continue our legacy of providing community support,” said Robert Adams, Chatham Rotary president. “Our goal is for the fund to grow over time with contributions by the club, its members and the community. We hope this fund will ensure that The Chatham Rotary Club can continue its work in the community for many generations to come.”

“We are excited to accept this fund on behalf of the Rotary Club of Chatham,” said Debra L. Dodson, executive director of The Community Foundation. “What an honor it will be to continue the club’s good name and good work in the community.

Contributions to the fund are tax deductible. Checks should be made to The Community Foundation, c/o the Rotary Club of Chatham, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. You can also designate gifts in your will. The Fund’s first community grants will be awarded after one year.

The Rotary Club of Chatham organized in 1939 and has a long history of community support and projects. The Club meets Tuesdays at 12:15 at the Chatham Community Center.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area. The Community Foundation has assets of nearly $28 million and has awarded more than $17 million in grants and scholarships.

While the Foundation works with donors to establish funds to benefit any geographic area, our primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Donations are also being sought to build up resources for South Boston/Halifax County, with consideration being given to other neighboring counties.

 

 

The Fund for Halifax County has awarded its third round of grants, thanks to the work of the Halifax County Advisory Committee.  The committee consists of a few prominent members of Halifax County who wish to see the county grow and prosper.  After carefully reviewing the applications received, they chose Triangle Volunteer Fire Department to receive $525 and Halifax County Emergency Services to receive $525.  The committee also chose to award the South Boston Medical Fund in the amount of $475 to the American Red Cross Halifax Branch.  They presented the checks on January 22 at The American Red Cross Office in Halifax.

The Fund for Halifax County is a unique opportunity for citizens, organizations and businesses to help build an endowment to improve and enrich lives in Halifax County. The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region hopes to continue to grow this unrestricted fund to enable more grants to be given in the future.  The next cycle of grant applications for The Fund for Halifax County will be taken in August 2015.

Anyone can make donations to The Fund for Halifax County. Checks should be made to The Community Foundation, with the Halifax County Fund specified, and mailed to 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA  24541. Online gifts can be made through www.cfdrr.org. Gifts of stock, life insurance, and personal property can be accepted, as well as will bequests.

For more information on The Fund for Halifax County or establishing a charitable fund of any type, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884 or visit the web site www.cfdrr.org.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE February 27, 2015
Thirty-nine scholarships available

(DANVILLE, VA) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for 39 different scholarships. Area students who are interested may apply online through the Foundation’s web site https://www.cfdrr.org/receive/scholarships/. The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 27, 2015.

Last year the Foundation awarded 84 scholarships totaling more than $146,000 to area students. These scholarships were awarded from 36 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

While the Foundation works with donors to establish funds and scholarships to benefit any geographic area, our primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Donations are also being sought to build up resources for South Boston/Halifax County, with consideration being given to other neighboring counties.

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals, businesses or organizations may establish their own fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. The Community Foundation may be contacted at 541 Loyal Street, VA 24541, (434) 793-0884 or www.cfdrr.org.

Make your plans now for year-end giving

DANVILLE, VA – As the year comes to an end, you may be searching for a tax-advantaged way to help people and organizations in the community. Since gifts made through the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region can be tailored to address both your financial concerns and charitable intentions, we can offer a range of solutions for year-end giving.

The Community Foundation accepts online donations to any of its more than 110 charitable funds through its web site www.cfdrr.org. Donors will receive an immediate email receipt and a mailed written receipt. Donations can also be made in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones, with notifications sent to families as requested.

Network for Good, a charitable online processor, reported that the online donations greatly increase during the Holiday Season, with 30% of annual giving occurring during December. Year-end giving definitely increases with 10% of annual giving occurring during the last three days of the year.

The following reminders may be helpful as you consider gifts to support the charitable causes that have special meaning to you:

• Checks and cash gifts must be postmarked by Dec. 31 if a tax deduction is desired for 2014.
• A 2014 deduction is also available for credit card gifts made by phone prior to close of business or online before midnight on Dec. 31.
• Gifts of stock that have appreciated in value may generate additional tax savings. To allow sufficient time for your gift to be made before year-end, we recommend that you initiate the gift prior to Dec. 15 for stock transfers.
• Take advantage of the reflective spirit of the season to consider your long-term charitable plans. A gift through your estate, retirement or insurance plans can provide a lasting legacy for your charitable interests.

• Discuss with your financial advisor the best tax-favored gifts for you.

Thoughtfully addressing your charitable giving priorities can help ensure that your gifts reflect your personal goals and values. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance in planning your charitable giving. Contact The Community Foundation at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA  24541 or call (434) 793-0884 or visit www.cfdrr.org.