The Community Foundation Shares Stories of Impact at Appreciation Luncheon

November 13, 2014 – DANVILLE, VA — The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region featured stories of impact by donors and grant recipients at its Appreciation Luncheon held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Danville Golf Club.

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Nearly 200 supporters heard from speakers representing three areas of The Community Foundation’s work – Give, Receive and Impact. Dillon Barnett shared how he and classmates formed the GW Class of ’57 Scholarship Fund. Kimberly Baldridge described the many ways the Danville Cancer Association and area cancer patients benefit from Community Foundation funding. Peter Howard, Community Foundation Board Chair, explained the recently-announced RiverBank Fund initiative.

Debra Dodson, Executive Director, stated, “This is such a great opportunity for us to thank our many supporters. We thank them for proving that together we can truly make a difference. Through their support, this past year we have helped to save lives, given hope to college students, filled our community with music, and relieved much suffering.”

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Some highlights of The Community Foundation’s impact this past year include: –

a) Receiving gifts of $836,787 from hundreds of donors.

b) Awarding 69 student scholarships of more than $145,000.

c) Awarding grants of $1,350,254 to 125 organizations.

d) Starting the RiverBank Fund initiative.

e) Continuing to build the Fund for Halifax County.

f) Convening a quarterly Funders Forum of area foundations.

g) Serving as the fiscal agent for National Fund for Workforce Solutions-Dan River Region Collaborative.

h) Selling our 6,200th engraved brick for the local Veterans Memorial.

Donors established 11 new funds under the Foundation’s umbrella, giving the Foundation total assets of $27,847,915 as of June 30, 2014. The Community Foundation has returned more than $17 million in grants and scholarships to the region since 1996.

New endowment funds began since July 1, 2013 include:

• Collins ‘Great Outdoors” Fund
• Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. Scholarship
• Danville Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund
• First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship
• Wayles Harrison Memorial Fund
• Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred “Mickey” Hayes Scholarship
• Hokie Bird Scholarship
• Mary Neil Literacy Fund
• B.C. and Annie Lee Owen Fund
• Span The Dan Fund
• Woodlawn Academy Scholarship

The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve and enrich the lives of people in our community by encouraging the generosity of donors. Donors may establish their own endowment fund to support particular areas of interest or may make unrestricted gifts to any existing fund.

Duke Energy contributes $250,000 to RiverBank Fund

October 2, 2014 – DANVILLE, VA — The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) was recently presented a $250,000 gift from Duke Energy in support of the new RiverBank Fund earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River. The announcement was one of several gifts announced by Duke from their Water Resources Fund.

“On behalf of the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, and on behalf of the residents and businesses in the Dan River Basin, all of whom will benefit from our action today, we thank Duke Energy for sharing our vision of a more beautiful, more productive and more user-friendly Dan, said Peter Howard, president of The Community Foundation’s Board.”

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The Community Foundation’s RiverBank Fund is a special initiative to celebrate and revitalize the Dan and to offer the long-term care and appreciation the River deserves. Support is being sought from residents and businesses from Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg counties (VA) and Stokes, Caswell, Rockingham counties (NC), as well as the City of Danville and beyond, who want the Dan River and its tributaries to thrive. Donations may be made online at www.riverbankfund.org.

The Fund will help in five fundamental ways:
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.
Effectively promote the River to build regional pride and encourage tourism.A regional advisory committee is being formed to help guide the development of the fund and the strategic disbursement of grant funds.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public 501c3 charity that serves a region from Martinsville/Henry County through Mecklenburg County in Virginia as well as the neighboring North Carolina counties. The footprint of the Foundation and its experience in administering grant funds allows the RiverBank Fund to be established quickly and efficiently.

RiverBank Fund started to help revitalize the Dan

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) announced today that it has established the RiverBank Fund to gather substantial donations throughout Virginia and North Carolina earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River.

A group of supporters helped to announce the RiverBank Fund on August 25.

A group of supporters helped to announce the RiverBank Fund on August 25.

“The waterway and its basin are a source of great regional pride, even with a history of neglect and a recent coal ash spill,” explained Debra Dodson, executive director of The Community Foundation. “A special initiative called the RiverBank Fund has been started to celebrate and revitalize the Dan and to offer the long-term care and appreciation the River deserves.”

The RiverBank Fund’s mission is to steward resources and provide community support to assure The Dan River is beautiful, protected and central to the recreational and economic well-being of our region for generations to come. According to CFDRR interviews, residents and businesses from Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg counties (VA) and Stokes, Caswell, Rockingham counties (NC), as well as the City of Danville and beyond, want the Dan River and its tributaries to thrive.

The Fund will help in five fundamental ways:

  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 is being formed to help guide the development of the fund and the strategic disbursement of grant funds.

Donations to the RiverBank Fund are 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. Donations may be made online at www.riverbankfund.org.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public 501c3 charity that serves a region from Martinsville/Henry County through Mecklenburg County in Virginia as well as the neighboring North Carolina counties. The footprint of the Foundation and its experience in administering grant funds allows the RiverBank Fund to be established quickly and efficiently.

The Community Foundation Awards 84 Scholarships Totaling More Than $146,000 to Area Students

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded 84 scholarships totaling more than $146,000 to area students. Presentations from 36 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation were made at a scholarship reception held June 8, 2014 at The Community Center at Chatham.

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. Andrew Arnold (Hampden-Sydney College) received $725.

The James W. Bryant, Sr. and James T. Collie Scholarship was established with The Community Foundation 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. Three scholarships of $1,600 each were awarded to high school seniors Brittnie Cooke (Liberty University), Keona Guy (Radford University) and Lexus Khan (Averett University).

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. Nicole Miller (University of Virginia) is receiving $1,875.

The John Watson Daniel Scholarship was established by the JWD Retirement Club in 1997. A scholarship in the amount of $625 was presented to Christopher Buckner (Tunstall High School).

The Danville Academic Boosters Club Scholarship is awarded to the top five scholastic students in Danville Public School system. The following students are receiving scholarships – Nicholas Pradhan (Galileo Magnet High School), Elizabeth Holland (GWHS), Bhavika Patel (Galileo Magnet High School), Hannah Hudson (GWHS) and Sydney Glass (Galileo Magnet High School).

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. Nine scholarships of $1,150 each were awarded to Mackenzie Blair (Johnson and Wales University), Hannah Dewberry (Campbell University), Emily Hilton (Radford University), Jackson Hylton, Jr. (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine), Morgan Oakes (James Madison University), Ashlee Pickrel (Lynchburg College), Hunter Reese (James Madison University), Brianna Ryan (James Madison University), Faith Simms (Virginia Tech) and Shamaica Tarpley (DRMC Radiologic Technology).

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. Christen Palmer (Liberty University) received $875.

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 – Joshua Estabrook (Liberty University), Sierra Franklin (Liberty University), Latasha Jennings (University of Virginia), Makenna Jones (Dan River High School), Kristen Light (Toccoa Falls College), Ram Leandro Madejas (University of Virginia), Natalie Nicholson (Chatham High School), John Robinson III (Dartmouth College), Nathan Unger (University of Georgia) and Christopher Waters (University of Virginia).

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. Dylan Mitchell (Chatham High School) received $1,075.

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 (University of NC at Pembroke) in the amount of $650.

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. Brianna Hess (James Madison University) received $1,550.

The Gantsoudes Scholarship was established with The Community Foundation in 2008. The scholarship benefits George Washington High School students attending college in Virginia or North Carolina. Bich Ngoc Tran (GWHS) received $1,675.

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 Phillip Dumont (Virginia Tech), Cody Finch (Averett Univeristy), Hannah Ricketts (Tunstall High School), and Ryan Ross (Virginia Tech). Each received $2,900.

The Diane Marie Gross Scholarship was established with The Community Foundation in 2013. The scholarship is for Danville and Pittsylvania County graduates attending Washington and Lee University or the College of William and Mary. Rachel Brown (College of William and Mary) received $1,000.

The John B. Grubb Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Mr. Grubb to benefit Danville and Pittsylvania County Public School graduates. Ling Guo (Virginia Tech) received $650.

The GW Class of 1957 Scholarship was established in 2007 with The Community Foundation. The Class of 1957 created the scholarship for their 50th High School Reunion to benefit George Washington High School students. Jennifer Eibert (GWHS) received $1,550.

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. Caleb Unger (Tunstall High School) received $3,250.

The Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship recognizes outstanding drama students in the Danville Public Schools. Elizabeth Hedrick (Hollins University) received $1,250.

The Hokie Bird Scholarship was established in 2013 to support Danville-Pittsylvania County graduates attending Virginia Tech. Lindsay Gerhardt (Virginia Tech) received $1,050.

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. Amanda Mayhew (Lynchburg College) received $1,650.

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 $1,250 – Jeffrey Bowen (Averett University), Kelsey Case (Averett University), Stuart Davis (Greensboro College), Carrie Hartgrove (College of William and Mary), Tyler High (Danville Community College), and Dustin Marshall (University of Virginia).

Three scholarships totaling $4,200 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 Paige Gwynn, Christian Orlikowski, andJasmine Reid.

The Patrick H. Musick Scholarship was established to provide funding for deserving Averett University students who have a tennis-playing background. Jewel Dale (Averett University) was awarded $700.

The Arnold B. Porter & Elizabeth J. Porter Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are members of Fairview United Methodist Church. Three students, Nicole Hyler (Tunstall High School) Peyton Chattin (GWHS), and Russell Crane (Danville Community College) received $1,000 each.

The Irene L. Pritchett Scholarship, created years ago to benefit area black students. The Pritchett scholarship was transferred to The Community Foundation in 2001. Michelle Culbert (Tunstall High School) was awarded $2,800.

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. Two students were awarded scholarships of $1,400 each – Matthew Riddle (Virginia Tech) and Ali Stephens-Pickeral (Yale University).

Twelve Gretna High School seniors were awarded $550 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 David Amos, Tanner Cooke, Ashlea Davis, Lindsay Gerhardt, Kelsey Jefferson, Courtney Meadows, Brent Reutter, Dyon Rosser, Jessica Slayton, Larry Slayton, Victoria Taylor, and Rebecca Varnadore.

A scholarship in the amount of $2,050 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 Erin Gusler (Averett University).

The Rotary Club of Yanceyville Scholarship was established in 2013 by the Rotary Club of Yanceyville. The scholarship is for graduates of Bartlett Yancey High school who have demonstrated devotion to academics, or are otherwise talented, and who have a need for financial support. Daniel Sartin (Bartlett Yancey High School) received $1,425.

The Percy and Velna Scearce Scholarship was created in 2001 to benefit area students. Dylan Mitchell (Chatham High School) received $1,275.

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 $1,800 scholarship was awarded to Martin Gomez (GWHS).

The Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship was created in 2005 to benefit area students. Ashli Saunders-Lea (Galileo Magnet High School) was awarded $1,800.

The Louise P. Surles Scholarship supports area students who attend the University of Virginia. Keri Holt (University of Virginia) was awarded $2,375.

The Florence P. Wagner and Jennie Lee Wagner Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Pittsylvania County high school graduates. Rachel Brown (College of William and Mary) was awarded $1,250.

The Andy Warren Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of GW High School assistant football coach and is given to deserving GW athletes. Bradford Hylton (Tunstall High School) and Ashley Riddle (Radford University) received $1,200 each.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals or businesses may establish their own endowment or scholarship fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. For more information, contact Debra L. Dodson at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA, 24541, (434) 793-0884, visit their web site www.cfdrr.org, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

 

 

 

 

Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship Golf Tournament

The Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship Golf Tournament is a fundraiser for the Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship to try to reach the minimum amount to become a permanent endowed fund. 2014 Deputy FLB Golf Tournament Final 3 (2)_Page_12014 Deputy FLB Golf Tournament Final 3 (2)_Page_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can find out more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/734509533238335/

 

Below is a letter from Frankie’s sister:

I began the Deputy Frankie Lynn
Betterton Scholarship in 2012 at The
Community Foundation in memory of my
brother, Frankie a Pittsylvania County Sherriff
Deputy who was killed on the job during a traffic
stop on May 17, 2002. The fund will award
scholarships to deserving Dan River Region
residents who are financially in need and
pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Thank you for your help in building
this scholarship so we can honor Frankie’s
legacy and help future law enforcement officers.
We hope to receive donations of all sizes from
many different people so this can grow to a
sizable scholarship that will benefit generations
of students to come!

You can easily give to the Deputy
Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship via
credit card online at www.cfdrr.org. Tax
deductible gifts may also be made in honor or
memory of loved ones. Stock gifts, paid up
life insurance gifts, personal property, IRA or
will bequests can also be made directly to
the scholarship. Contact The Community
Foundation at 434-793-0884 for more
information.

Thank you for joining me to create this
lasting legacy for my brother, Frankie Betterton.

Sincerely,

Dorinda B. Yeatts

 

Applications being accepted for two education funds

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is now accepting applications for two education funds.

The Keokee Fund’s purpose it to support the education of academically gifted students.  The grants will be used to provide support for organizations, schools, classrooms and students that are academically gifted in the surrounding area.

Keokee Grant Application

The Autism Education Fund’s purpose is to support autism education-related programs or organizations benefitting individuals, families, educators and the community.  The grants will be used to provide support for educators, supplement costs of educational services and promote autism awareness in the surrounding area.

Autism Grant Application

Applications are available from The Community Foundation’s website www.cfdrr.org or by calling 434-793-0884.  The deadline for all applications to be received is Thursday, March 6, 2014

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.

Anonymous donor offers to match gifts made to Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship

An anonymous donor has generously offered to match every dollar given to the Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship! Please join us in this effort to help permanently endow Frankie’s scholarship at the minimum $25,000 level.

Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton photoDorinda B. Yeatts, Sister of Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton began the scholarship fund with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region in memory of her brother, Frankie. Deputy Sheriff Frankie Lynn Betterton was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on May 17, 2002.Deputy Betterton had been employed with the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office for three years.

Dorinda Yeatts said, “Thank you for your help in building this scholarship so we can honor Frankie’s legacy and help future law enforcement officers. We hope to receive donations of all sizes from many different people so this can grow to a sizable scholarship that will benefit generations of students to come!”

Donors can easily give to the Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship via credit card online at www.cfdrr.org. Tax-deductible gifts may also be made in honor or memory of loved ones. Stock gifts, paid up life insurance gifts, personal property, IRA or will bequests can also be made directly to the scholarship. Contact The Community Foundation at 434-793-0884 for more information.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, 501c3 public charity The Community Foundation was established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area. The Foundation services a region from Martinsville/Henry County through Danville/Pittsylvania County to South Boston/Halifax County, including Caswell County and the neighboring North Carolina counties.

The Community Foundation awards grant from The Fund for Halifax County

The Fund for Halifax County has awarded its second 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 Main Street United Methodist Church to receive $950 for the Jane Jones Food Pantry. They presented the check on January 14 at The Community Foundation’s Grant Reception.

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Jennifer Mackintosh accepts a grant for the Jane Jones Food Pantry at Main Street United Methodist Church from Fund for Halifax County committee members Logan Young and Bill Kelehar.

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 2014.

 

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.

 

The Fund for Halifax County was introduced April 21, 2010 at a Chamber Business After Hours hosted by The Community Foundation with The Prizery. The Fund was established after a $10,000 gift from the Chastain Home of Halifax was given to meet the minimum requirement for an endowed fund.  The fund’s current balance is $22,135, thanks to numerous smaller donations.

 

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a fully tax-exempt organization. It has total assets of more than $26 million, with 102 different funds under its umbrella.

 

The Foundation began in 1996 as DPC Community Foundation with a core service area of Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell Counties. In 2004, the Foundation changed its name to The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region to offer its services to Martinsville/Henry County and South Boston/Halifax County.

 

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.

The Community Foundation Announces $607,000 in New Grants; More than $16 Million Given Since Formation


The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today a total of $607,000 in new grants to 42 non-profit community agencies at a reception at the Pepsi Building. The Community Foundation was incorporated in 1996 and has already returned more than $16 million in community grants and scholarships.

 

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2014 Grant Recipients

 This year’s grants contain $250,000 in funding made available by a grant from the Danville Regional Foundation. A complete listing of the grants awarded from the Danville Regional Foundation’s support is below.

 

             The following grants were approved by The Community Foundation’s Distribution Committee and Board of Directors and awarded from various funds as described below:

 

 Alzheimers Association, Central & Western Virginia – ($9,500) To provide persons with a diagnosis of Alzheimers disease or related dementia, living in the Dan River Region, the opportunity to engage in quality of life art and cultural experiences.  

 

Animal Welfare League of Pittsylvania County – ($3,000) To provide vaccinations for the animals rescued in Pittsylvania County.          

 

ARC of Southside – Hatcher Center – ($90,000) To provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.           

 

Boys & Girls Club of the Danville Area – ($20,000) To improve the safety of the gym, purchase equipment, and provide transportation for the gym and healthy lifestyles programming. 

 

Caswell County EMS – ($13,200) To purchase an off-road all-terrain emergency response rescue vehicle.          

 

 Chapter 240, Air Force Association – ($1,500) To provide “matching grant” funding for competitive and qualified grants submitted by STEM teachers affiliated with Danville City and Pittsylvania County schools at the K12 level.   

 

City of Danville – Danville Fire Department – ($20,000) To safely and efficiently transport people, both emergency responders and the general public, by purchasing a multipurpose bus.

 

City of Danville – Department of Parks & Recreation Special Recreation Division – Ballou Recreation Center – Senior Transportation – ($13,000) To purchase service to transport Danville City residents that need life-saving dialysis treatment who are under the age of 60.              

 

City of Danville Division of Social Services – Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program – ($25,000) To provide critical and emergency financial assistance via direct payment to the City of Danville Utilities Department.               

 

Danville Area Choral Arts Society – ($1,500) To present a quality choral concert to the general public, Hayden’s “Missa Sancti Nicolai.”

 

 Danville Area Humane Society, Inc. – ($6,500) To repair and upgrade the oldest parts of the shelter.                 

 

Danville Cancer Association, Inc. – ($25,000) To assist area cancer patients with the cost of cancer-related treatments, prescriptions and other special needs.     

 

 Danville Concert Association – ($3,500) To bring SOLAS, “the quintessential Irish-American band recording and touring in the U.S. today,” to Danville.               

 

Danville Family YMCA – ($6,800) To purchase a commercial blood pressure machine for the YMCA members to use to monitor their blood pressure and heart rates to prevent any accidents or emergencies.                            

 

Danville Science Center – ($15,000) To help bring the traveling exhibits, “From Here to There” and “Attack of the Bloodsuckers,” to the Danville Science Center.              

 

Danville Speech & Hearing Center – ($25,000) To provide speech/language pathology services and supplies to uninsured, underinsured, and no/low income citizens who present a communication disorder.

 

Family Services of Caswell County – ($16,000) To purchase a vehicle to transport clients.                     

 

Feeding America Southwest Virginia – ($10,000) To help feed people in Danville and Pittsylvania County who are struggling to get enough to eat.        

 

Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Foundation – ($4,500) To fund three “workplace experience” field trips to high-end industry work sites.                  

 

Oak Grove Residential Care, Inc. – ($6,000) To repair subfloor in kitchen and install new flooring, paint, and lighting.                

 

Pittsylvania County Literacy Program – ($1,000) To continue “At-Risk Children’s Reading Project.”                               

 

Smart Beginnings Danville Pittsylvania – ($13,000) To make the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program available in Danville and Pittsylvania County and expand enrollment during 2014.                  

 

Southern Area Agency on Aging – ($25,000) To provide emergency type assistance to older persons who need financial aid or services to avoid a possible crisis situation.  

 

   The following grants were awarded as a result of The Community Foundation’s grantmaking partnership with the Danville Regional Foundation.

 

 ATT Search & Rescue Dogs of Virginia, Inc. – ($1,000) To purchase a radio frequency license to be certified.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area – ($18,000) Training for mentors and events such as a back to school party and out of town trips.   

 

Callands Volunteer Fire & Rescue – ($10,500) To update fire equipment to ensure a safer and quicker response during fire suppression.

 

Caswell Family Medical Center – ($9,000) To provide free and low-cost immunization services for children, adults, and elderly patients in Caswell County by purchasing specialized refrigeration equipment.                  

 

Caswell Parish – ($18,000) To continue operations of the Two Hearts 2 Go Mobile Emergency distribution of food to needy residents in rural areas of Caswell County.      

 

Climax Volunteer Fire Department – ($8,500) To purchase a thermal imaging camera for our department as an additional tool to save lives.              

 

 Danville Church-Based Tutorial – ($20,000) To provide summer STEM Enrichment camps at DCC where students can build their own computers.          

 

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services – ($15,000) To purchase a 14-passenger activity bus to transport at-risk youth and their families for Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services’ Prevention programs.       

 

 

Danville Symphony Orchestra – ($8,300) To present a series of four free, live orchestral music concerts for the general public of Danville, Southside Virginia and Piedmont NC.

 

Free Clinic of Danville – ($25,000) To provide medical care, education and supplies to diabetic patients at the Free Clinic. 

 

God’s Storehouse – ($24,000) To purchase food to distribute to their clientele and a children’s backpack feeding program.

 

House of Hope – ($11,400) To support a case management initiative to follow up with homeless individuals and families to identify the reasons for the situation and what steps and directions need to be taken to improve their homeless condition.

 

Mt. Cross Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department – ($15,000) To purchase a new 30″ powered zoom stretcher.

 

Pelham Volunteer Fire Department – ($6,120) To replace an aging AED and purchase safety equipment.        

 

Pittsylvania County 4-H – ($5,000) To develop skills of county youth in various aspects through day camps and an overnight camp.

 

Providence Fire & Rescue INC – ($7,500) To purchase new personal protective equipment for members.           

 

Ringgold Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, Inc. – ($15,000) To purchase a Ladder Truck for the southern end of Pittsylvania County.

 

Tunstall Volunteer Fire & Rescue – ($25,000) To purchase a new ambulance to replace a 2000 model ambulance.           

 

Yanceyville Volunteer Fire & Rescue – ($11,500) To purchase and install a hydraulic generator system on our mobile command station for powering communications equipment and compressor for re-filling air bottles.         

 

 

The Community Foundation’s next grant cycle will begin in June for projects to be funded in 2015.

 

 

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.

 

 

The Community Foundation office can be reached at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA, 24541, (434) 793-0884 or their web site at www.cfdrr.org.

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS; DEADLINE February 26, 2014

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for 36  different scholarships. Area students who are interested may apply online through the Foundation’s web site at www.cfdrr.org. The deadline for all applications is Wednesday, February 26, 2014.

Last year the Foundation awarded 77 scholarships totaling more than $149,000 to area students.  These scholarships were awarded from 30 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.