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.
by Emily Tomlinson
with Comments Off on Foundation Remembers First Board President
Over the course of its 29 years, the Community Foundation has had many outstanding citizens of the Dan River Region serve as our Board President. Our first president, Fred Leggett, Jr., who served in the role from 1996-2000, passed away July 5.
“Fred Leggett was instrumental in the establishment of The Foundation,” said Executive Director Daniel Hayes. “His guidance, leadership and unwavering support in those early years helped lay the groundwork for the impact The Foundation had, and continues to have, throughout the Dan River Region.”
During his tenure as president, The Foundation’s component funds grew to 15 funds and assets totaled almost $9.5 million. In addition, because of the overwhelming support of new funders, a part-time executive director was hired in 1996, followed by a full-time executive director in 1999.
The Foundation was established in September 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders, which included Leggett, who wanted to meet a variety of social, educational, cultural and public needs in the Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County area, as well as other localities lying within the greater Danville area. In addition, Belk-Leggett Co., Inc., and the Womack Foundation provided the initial administrative funding.
The board and staff of The Foundation are grateful to Leggett for his generosity in sharing his time and talent with us for so many years and extend its deepest condolences to the Leggett family.
by Emily Tomlinson
with Comments Off on Competitive Grant Cycle Closing
The 2025-26 Competitive Grant Cycle will close tomorrow, Friday, July 25 at 11:59 pm. No applications will be accepted after this time.
This annual grant opportunity is for projects to be completed in 2026. Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in good standing, and approved government entities may apply online to the Community Foundation’s Competitive Grant Cycle via our website.
For any questions or issues, please email Traci Petty, traci@cfdrr.org, or call The Foundation’s office at 434-793-0884.
