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.

Chatham Rotary Club president Robert Adams and club members present funds to Debra Dodson, Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Director, to open the new Rotary Club of Chatham Fund.