Scholarships Created to Remember Family

Dr. Albert and Sandra Payne, who created the Tunstall Academic Boosters Scholarship Fund in 2017, have started two new scholarships at The Foundation. The scholarships will be awarded beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. The Frank S. Dillon Scholarship Fund and the Frank S. Dillon Fund were established in memory of Sandra’s father. Dillon attended […]

Former Board Member Passes Away

Earlier this month, William “Bill” Curtis Kelehar, a former member of our board of directors, passed away. A resident of South Boston, Bill helped establish the Fund for Halifax at The Foundation. Bill proudly served his country in both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army from 1963-83 rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class […]

Scholarships Create Life Changing Impact

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Board Members

Every year we look forward to our annual Appreciation Luncheon in November. Not only is it a great time to show appreciation to our supporters, it also allows us to share what’s been going on at The Foundation for the past fiscal year. This year’s event, which was held November 13, featured a panel made […]