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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region was established to improve and enrich area lives through the generosity of donors.

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Giving

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers several types of charitable funds and ways to give.
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Grants

Each year, the Community Foundation awards grants to organizations in the area.
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Scholarships

Students in the Danville River Region are awarded scholarships.
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The Community Foundation's Competitive Grant Cycle will open June 1, 2025.

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Fund Education: Agency Endowment Fund

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers a…

Halifax County Organizations Receive Grants

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded…

Annual Appeal Ends on a High Note

What a difference donations of all amounts can make! Sixty-seven…

Over $946,000 Awarded in Grants

Recipients of the 2024-25 Competitive Grant Cycle On Wednesday, January…

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This fall, one of the new scholarships to be awarded will be the Virginia Ann Miller Garmon Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship will be awarded to students who graduated from Halifax County High School or George Washington High School and are pursuing a post-secondary education in the fields of education, religion or business. Students will need to have demonstrated a devotion to academics and have a need for financial support.#givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #changealife #leavealegacy See MoreSee Less
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Later this month, Goodyear is hosting their annual Education 5K. Have you signed up yet?#givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #changealife #leavealegacyJoin us on Saturday, March 29, for the 16th Annual Education 5K at Goodyear Golf Course. As always, four sets of Goodyear tires will be given away – two for the top overall male and female runners, and two for the lucky winners of a random draw. Entry fee is $35, $40 on race day Student Entry $20 (ages 12 & under) Fee Includes: Education 5K T-Shirt (first 125 entries) and refreshments after the race Trophies and door prizes will be given out following the race Packets can be picked up on Friday, March 28, 4-6 pm, or on race day Call 434-797-1909 or 434-799-1459 to sign up, or register at the link below.Register Here: runsignup.com/Race/VA/Danville/Goodyear5K See MoreSee Less
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Family literacy night is just two days away. Is it on your calendar? #bookschangelives #literacymatters #givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #changealife #leavealegacy See MoreSee Less
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The Community Foundation welcomes gifts of all sizes and many types. Donors can give securely online, in person, via mail or over the phone. Visit our website to learn more www.cfdrr.org.#givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #changealife #leavealegacy See MoreSee Less
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Special Projects

Veterans Memorial Fund
A black granite wall inscribed with the names of all local men who died in all of our nation’s conflicts from the Revolutionary War to our current War on Terrorism.
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Emergency Preparedness Fund
To better position The Foundation to support community organizations and public entities with frayed safety nets or the damage of multiple crises during disasters.
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