Stratford House Fund Established with The Community Foundation

The Stratford House Fund has been endowed with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region.  The Fund will provide grants to charitable organizations that support activities and programming for senior citizens (ages 60+) in Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell Counties.

Stratford House Center was sold to Commonwealth Senior Living in 2016. The assets from the dissolution of any nonprofit are required to be used for charitable purposes.

“The Stratford House Center Board is pleased to partner with The Community Foundation to continue our legacy of caring for our area’s senior citizens,” said Charley Majors, vice chairman.

“We are very excited to accept this fund on behalf of Stratford House,” said Debra L. Dodson, executive director of The Community Foundation. “What an honor it will be to continue the good name and good work of Stratford across our region.”

Anyone who has a special connection to the former Stratford College or Stratford House can make donations to the Stratford House Fund. Checks should be made to The Community Foundation, c/o the Stratford House Fund, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA  24541. The Fund’s first community grants will be awarded after one year.

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 $35 million and has awarded more than $22 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.

For more information on the Stratford House Fund or The Community Foundation, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884 or visit its web site www.cfdrr.org

Community Foundation offering Estate Planning Teleconference

(Danville, Virginia) The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is offering an Estate Planning Teleconference on August 28 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning.

“Retirement Asset Planning for Estate Planners: Compelling Practical Advice” is part of the Cannon Estate Planning Teleconference series and will offer continuing education credits to area attorneys, financial advisors, etc. Registration cost is $30 and include boxed lunches. To register online, please click here. If you would like to pay by check, please make it payable to The Community Foundation, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541.

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 region. The Community Foundation has assets of $35 million and has awarded more than $22 million in grants and scholarships.

For more information on Estate Planning Teleconference or The Community Foundation, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884 or visit its web site www.cfdrr.org.

Competitive Grant Cycle Now Open

(DANVILLE, VA) – The Competitive Grant Cycle is now open for grant proposals from 501c3 organizations and government entities serving Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County. All applications must be submitted online by Monday, July 30, 2018. This is CFDRR’s only call for grant applications for the 2019 cycle. Remember, awards are given in January 2019 therefore proposals should be for projects taking place between January 2019-December 2019.

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.

While the Foundation works with donors to establish funds and scholarships to benefit any geographic area, our primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina.

Community foundations are established to manage a collection of separate funds created by individuals and corporations – a community of donors – to enhance the quality of life in a local area. These funds are pooled and invested under the direction of a board of directors comprised of community leaders.

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals, businesses or organizations may establish their own fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. The Community Foundation may be contacted at 541 Loyal Street, VA 24541, (434) 793-0884 or www.cfdrr.org.

July 2018 E-Newsletter