by Emily Tomlinson
with Comments Off on Board Approves Third Quarter Grants
During their quarterly board meeting on Monday, September 22, The Foundation’s Board of Directors approved $229,820 in grant funding. Grants are being awarded from the following funds:
Donor Advised ($165,000)
Collins ‘Great Outdoor’ Fund
Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund
The Wednesday Club Endowment Fund
Designated Funds ($46,220)
James L. Clark and Henrietta Clark Fund
Eugene Evan Library Fund
Juanita G. “Nita” Grant Fund
Alma Courtney “Sigie” Perkinson Rose Fund
Rippe Fund for Temple Beth Sholom
Riverview Rotary Club Endowment Fund
Pittsylvania Animal Shelter Fund
Caswell Family Medical Center Endowment Fund
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History Endowment Fund
Wintrode/Stoddart Designated Fund
Field of Interest ($6,600)
Hart Street Fund
Hospice Support Services Fund
Special Initiatives Fund ($12,000) Danville Church and Community Tutorial
by Emily Tomlinson
with Comments Off on Our Donors Make A Difference
Thanks to our donors, we awarded $2.2 million in grants and scholarships throughout the Dan River Region last year alone. What a difference 29 years of giving makes! Other than the fact we’re able to give away more money every year, not much else has changed since The Foundation was established in 1996.
The individuals instrumental in creating The Foundation made sure to put policies in place to ensure our longevity. When we refer to “forever gifts” from donors, we truly mean donations made to The Foundation will make an impact indefinitely. We will continue to award grants and scholarships created by our donors to uplift the most important causes in our region including education, emergency preparedness, human services and arts and culture.
The Dan River Region faces many urgent issues.
For every five skilled tradespeople who retire, only one is joining the workforce.
The unavailability and cost of housing in our area is outpacing wage growth.
One-third of local children are behind in reading at the third-grade level, making them four times more likely to drop out of high school.
To address these, and other concerns, the Change Maker Community Fund was created. This fund is an undesignated, forward-thinking resource that empowers The Foundation to identify and invest in high-impact solutions where they are needed most. Please consider supporting The Change Maker Community Fund during our 29th Year Quality of Life Annual Appeal. Your donation truly makes a difference!
by Emily Tomlinson
with Comments Off on Thanks to Our Luncheon Sponsors!
Five of the sponsors for this year’s annual Appreciation Luncheon are Atlantic Union Bank – Wealth Management, Blair Construction, Caesars Virginia, Danville Distributing and Daniel, Medley & Kirby, PC. Coming in at the gold sponsorship level this year are Atlantic Union Bank – Wealth Management, Blair Construction, Caesars Virginia and Danville Distributing. Coming in at the silver level is Daniel, Medley & Kirby, PC. We are very thankful for their sponsorship!
The support of our sponsors allows us to provide a delicious, complimentary lunch as an expression of gratitude for donors and advocates of The Foundation and our community.
