Acorn Funds

Acorn Funds allow individuals, families and organizations to build an endowment over time. Donors are allowed three years to reach the minimum required to establish a permanent endowment at The Community Foundation.

Danville Pittsylvania Academy of Medicine Alliance Scholarship (‘18)

To provide scholarships for Danville/Pittsylvania County graduates who are pursuing medical fields of study.

Debra L. Dodson Fund (‘19)

To support The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region and Pittsylvania County Public Library.

Ruby Sartin Hovatter Educator Scholarship (‘17)

To provide scholarships for George Washington High School graduates or Bartlett Yancey High School graduates who plan to become a classroom teacher.

Lady Bug Fund (‘19)

To support youth mental health and suicide awareness and prevention programs in the region.

G. Brooks Powell, Jr. Police Community Engagement Fund (‘18)

To support the community and youth engagement programs of the Danville, VA Police Department.