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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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📣 We’re hiring! The Donor Services Manager supports the development initiatives of The Community Foundation. The individual assists with donor services communication including fund management, donor stewardship and correspondence. This person holds office management and governance responsibilities, supports special projects and event preparation, and supports the grant and scholarship process.Interested parties should visit the link below for additional information regarding the position and how to apply. See MoreSee Less
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We are happy to have helped keep Norma’s Place comfortable in the heat of the summer! Thank you for all you do Danville House of Hope! See MoreSee Less
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The Foundation is proud to support this project. Keeping our communities clean shows our love for where we live!Coming soon! For the Danville Anti Litter Campaign – Love the Dan River – DRBA and Danville Parks and Recreation will be installing this design on trash cans around the city and along the Dan River. Did you know? Something as simple as throwing your trash away properly can make a huge difference for our local environment, wildlife, public health and safety. Statistics show that 40% of the general population admits to dropping litter even though it is considered illegal. This project was generously funded by The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. #lovethedanriver #StewardshipMatters #danriverbasin 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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