Make a Difference. Change a Life.
Leave a Legacy.

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.
Ways to Give

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: Acorn Fund

Dream Big. Start Small. Create an Acorn Fund with CFDRR. Ralph Waldo…

Community Foundation Awards Quarterly Grants

Every spring, the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region…

Prepare now for the Competitive Grant Cycle!

Our annual Competitive Grant Cycle will open June 1 and…

Planned Giving — Making a Difference

We here at the Community Foundation want to give a…

Fund Education: Agency Endowment Fund

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers a…

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If you, or someone you know, are an artist, the River District Association is looking for someone to fill a blank canvas. Check out their post for more information.The River District Association is looking for talented muralists to help create a stunning gateway mural at the intersection of North Main and Riverside Dr. in Danville.Interested artists: Submit your proposals and help us create something beautiful that welcomes visitors to Danville’s River District and North Main St. Business District! Click here to fill out the RFP for this project: bit.ly/4jOnkO2 See MoreSee Less
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The Brother Joe Carey Scholarship Fund is one of six new scholarships that will be awarded for the first time this fall. The scholarship will be awarded to students from Danville and Pittsylvania County who have demonstrated a devotion to academics or are otherwise talented and have a need for financial support.#givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #leavealegacy #ChangeALife See MoreSee Less
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We have started to plan our annual Appreciation Luncheon in November and are excited to begin announcing sponsors for the event. One of this year’s Gold Sponsors is Danville Distributing Company.Thank you, Danville Distributing, for helping us recognize our donors and community partners!#givewhereyoulive #MakeADifference #ChangeALife #leavealegacy See MoreSee Less
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Thank you teachers in Danville Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Schools and Halifax County Public Schools_ Virginia for all that you do to educate our children. See MoreSee Less
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It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week — a time to remember that everyone has mental health, no matter your age.We can fight mental health stigma starting at a young age by encouraging authentic conversations, fostering a supportive environment, and empowering youth to seek mental health support when needed.💙 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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