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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 2025 Scholarship Cycle will open from January 1 through March 1, 2025.

The Community Foundation's Competitive Grant Cycle will open June 1, 2025.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is now hiring for the position of Donor Services Manager. Click here to review the details of the position: Donor Services Manager Position

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Four New Board Members Announced

The Board of Directors of The Community Foundation of the…

$341,240.80 Awarded in Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announces today…

Community Foundation of Dan River Region names Executive Director

Kathy Milam Announces Her Retirement: A New Chapter Begins

Katherine (Kathy) Milam recently announced her decision to retire from…

Foundation Administrator Job Filled

We are happy to announce that Debrielle Williams is our…

2023-24 Scholarships Awarded

$337,608.95 AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS The Community Foundation…

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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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