1-4-2012 Register and Bee letter
We were pleased to see that the Veterans Memorial was mentioned in today’s letter to the editor in the Danville Register & Bee. Yes, the bricks are Made in America!!
Here is Dave Newman’s full answer to the question on whether the bricks were made in America!
Yes indeed, they were made in No. Carolina from N.C. clay. The mortar was made in So. Carolina and the sand is from Aberdeen,N.C. Thus the name : “Aberdeen sand.” The masons were local born and bred and there were only local “good ole boy’s in his crew. The water used to mix the mortar came right out of near-by Dan River with most of the mud knocked out of it. Our engraver is a Pittsylvania County native.
And Lawrence McFall added,
In addition to Davis’ list of American-made items, you can add that the bricks for the fence columns were manufactured by Virginia Brick Company in Salem, Virginia and the steel for the fence was made by AmerStar in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The workforce erecting the fence were all local men.
The Register and Bee was kind enough to feature this Letter to the Editor on our new online giving program. Great for last minute Christmas gifts and year-end tax deductions!
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2011/dec/21/consider-online-charitable-gift-ar-1560865/
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region featured several grant recipients and reported continued growth at its Appreciation Luncheon held Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the Danville Golf Club.
Nearly 200 supporters heard three stories of help. Elizabeth Marshall shared how grants from The Community Foundation helped patients at the Danville Speech and Hearing Center. Jeff Liverman described how The Community Foundation supported the Danville Science Center’s traveling exhibits. Rev. Freddy Vicks, Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church, discussed the transfer of the Robert and Bernice Milam Scholarship. A special feature this year was entertainment by the Danville Junior String Quartet.
Debra Dodson, Executive Director, stated, “This is such a great opportunity for us to thank our many supporters. We thank them for proving that even though our region faces many challenges, together, we can truly make a difference. This past year we have fed the hungry, given hope to college students, filled our halls with music and art, and touched many lives.”
Some highlights of The Community Foundation’s impact this past year include: –
a) Receiving gifts of more than $2.5 million, even during a down economy.
b) Awarding 74 college scholarships of $162,000.
c) Presenting grants of $1.1 million to 75 area organizations.
d) Continuing to convene a quarterly Funders Forum of eight area foundations.
e) Serving as the fiscal agent for the National Fund for Workforce Solutions grant to the Dan River Region Collaborative which has raised over $1.5 million for specialized regional training. The Collaborative has also just received a federal Social Innovation grant of $300,000.
f) Continuing to sell bricks and accept support for the local Veterans Memorial. We are close to selling 6,000 engraved bricks!
g) Introducing a completely new web site, www.cfdrr.org, which offers online giving for the first time. A grant from the J.T.-Minnie Maude Charitable Trust made the project possible.
Donors established ten new funds under the Foundation’s umbrella for a total of 94 funds with total assets of $24,208,216 as of June 30, 2011. The Community Foundation has returned more than $13 million in grants and scholarships to the region in its 15 years of history.
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve and enrich the lives of people in our community by encouraging the generosity of donors. Donors may establish their own endowment fund to support particular areas of interest or may make unrestricted gifts to any existing fund.
For more information, contact the Community Foundation at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541, (434) 793-0884 or through their web site www.cfdrr.org.
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded 68 scholarships totaling more than $186,000 to area students. Presentations were recently made from 30 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation at a scholarship reception held May 22, 2011 at The Community Center at Chatham.
“We are so excited to help open the doors of the future to so many students,” said Debra L. Dodson, Executive Director for The Community Foundation. “We have awarded 523 scholarships totaling more than $1,500,000 since the Foundation began in 1996.”
The Community Foundation awards 68 scholarships totaling more than $186,000 to area students, May 23, 2011
For more information, contact Debra Dodson at (434) 793-0884
The Gideon Miller Cancer Fund has been started with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. The Fund will benefit organizations that assist cancer patients and their families in Danville, Pittsylvania County and Halifax County.
Gideon Miller Cancer Fund started with Community Foundation, April 12, 2011
For more information, contact Debra Dodson at (434) 793-0884
For more information, contact Debra Dodson at (434) 793-0884
The Fund for Halifax County has been permanently established with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. A gift of $10,000 from the Chastain Home of Halifax, Virginia has met the minimum required to endow the Fund.
The Fund for Halifax County was introduced April 21, 2010 at a Chamber Business After Hours hosted by The Community Foundation with The Prizery. The Fund’s current balance is $11,600, thanks to numerous smaller donations.
The Fund for Halifax County is a unique opportunity for citizens, organizations and businesses to help build an endowment to improve and enrich lives in Halifax County. The Community Foundation will continue to encourage donations of all sizes and types as it seeks to further grow the fund.
The Fund for Halifax County permanently established with Community Foundation, March 11, 2011
For more information, contact Debra Dodson at (434) 793-0884
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today a total of $518,150 in new grants to 44 non-profit community agencies at a reception at the Ballou Recreation Center. The Community Foundation was incorporated in 1996 and has already returned more than $12 million in community grants and scholarships.
This year’s grants contain $250,000 in funding made available by a grant from the Danville Regional Foundation. A complete listing of the grants awarded from the Danville Regional Foundation’s support is below.
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today a total of $518,150 in new grants, January 20, 2011
For more information, contact Debra Dodson at (434) 793-0884
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region featured several grant recipients at its Appreciation Luncheon held Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the Danville Golf Club.
Nearly 200 supporters heard three stories of help. David Divine discussed the scholarships he received from The Community Foundation which helped him to become a physical therapist and return to Danville to practice. Lauren Moore shared her efforts to begin the Kolton Brim Karnes Fund with The Community Foundation to help families who are suffering through the loss of a child. Rodney Reynolds explained how the transfer of the Dan River Foundation to The Community Foundation allowed their good work to continue in the area.
The Community Foundation Features Stories at Appreciation Luncheon, Shining as a “Bright Spot” in Our Area, Nov 18, 2010
For more information, contact Debra Dodson at (434) 793-0884
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has received a $1.375 million bequest from the estate of Roy L. Doss. The gift will establish the Roy L. and Mary G. Doss Scholarship Fund to benefit Danville and Pittsylvania County students.
Mr. Doss worked as an electrician and also served in the U.S. Navy in World War II., where he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre and in the Amphibious Force. The Danville native died December 12, 2009 and was predeceased by his wife, Mary.
“What a wonderful legacy the Doss family has left for area students,” said Debra Dodson, Executive Director of The Community Foundation. “The Doss Scholarship will certainly make a difference when we begin our next scholarship cycle in February 2011.”
The Community Foundation Receives $1.375 Million Bequest From Estate of Roy L. Doss, August 31, 2010
For more information, contact Debra Dodson at (434) 793-0884
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded more than $168,000 in scholarships to 71 area students. Presentations were recently made from 26 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation at a scholarship reception held May 23, 2010 at Danville Education, Arts and Cultural Center.
“We are so excited to help open the doors of the future to so many students,” said Debra L. Dodson, Executive Director for The Community Foundation. “We have awarded nearly $1,314,000 in scholarships to 459 students since the Foundation was begun in 1996.”
The Community Foundation Awards 71 Scholarships, May 24, 2010
