Planting the Future: New Funds Focus on Health and Wellness

Charitable funds, grants, scholarships, and lasting community impact in the Dan River Region

Philanthropy: the practice of promoting human welfare through generous giving of time, talent, or money to improve the well-being of others and society. It stems from the Greek “love of humanity.” Our donors are dedicated to providing support for those in need and creating life-changing opportunities in the Dan River Region. Patrick and Cathy Daly […]

Foundation Awards More Than $45,000 in Halifax County

Charitable funds, grants, scholarships, and lasting community impact in the Dan River Region

On Thursday, January 15, The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) awarded $45,700 in grants during a reception held at The Prizery. Five nonprofit agencies in the community were the recipients of The Foundation’s 2025-26 Competitive Grant Cycle. “My service on the Board of Directors for CFDRR is so rewarding,” said Board President, […]

Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants

Charitable funds, grants, scholarships, and lasting community impact in the Dan River Region

On Wednesday, January 7, the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) awarded $1,004,400 in grants during a reception held at Ballou Park Recreation Center. Sixty-seven nonprofit agencies in the region were the recipients of The Foundation’s 2025-26 Competitive Grant Cycle. “My service on the Board of Directors for CFDRR is so rewarding,” said […]

Application Cycles Now Open

On Thursday, January 1 the Community Foundation opened four of its application cycles – scholarship, the Arts & Cultural Fund, the Keokee Fund and the Autism Education Fund. Current high school and college students, adults returning to school or adults attending a trade or technical school program are encouraged to apply for a scholarship for […]