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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for the competitive grant cycle. Area non-profits with a current 501(c)3 are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online.

 

The deadline for all applications is August 3, 2015.

 

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

While the Foundation works with donors to establish funds and scholarships to benefit any geographic area, our primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Donations are also being sought to build up resources for South Boston/Halifax County, with consideration being given to other neighboring counties.

Community foundations are established to manage a collection of separate funds created by individuals and corporations – a community of donors – to enhance the quality of life in a local area. These funds are pooled and invested under the direction of a board of directors comprised of community leaders.

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals, businesses or organizations may establish their own fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. The Community Foundation may be contacted at 541 Loyal Street, VA 24541, (434) 793-0884

 

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded 86 scholarships totaling more than $160,000 to area students. Presentations from 39 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation were made at a scholarship reception held May 31, 2015 at The Community Center in Chatham. The Community Foundation has awarded 870 scholarships totaling more than $2 million since its beginning in 1996.

 

 

The Adkerson-Dodson Special Education Scholarship was established in 2012 in memory of Elsie Carolyn Adkerson and in memory of Robert Edward Adkerson and Elsie Herndon Adkerson. The scholarship supports deserving Danville/Pittsylvania residents who have a need for financial support and who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or licensure in special education. Courtney Meadows (Central Virginia Community College) received $700.

The William E. Barr Scholarship was established in 2013 in memory of William E. Barr. The scholarship supports Danville – Pittsylvania County graduates attending Hampden-Sydney College. Tyler McGaughey (George Washington High School) received $800.

The Bennett-Bushnell-Jones-Kaufmann Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to second-year nursing students at Danville Community College. Emily Pleasant (Bartlett Yancey High School) received $1,825.

The James W. Bryant, Sr. and James T. Collie Scholarship was established in 2005 by a retired school teacher. The scholarship is for Pittsylvania County Public Schools graduates, with a preference for those pursuing education or nursing. Two scholarships of $2,570 each were awarded to Brittnie Cooke (Liberty University) and Erika Dodson (Dan River High School).

The Bernard C. Calvert Scholarship was established in 2004 by the Brosville Council #51 of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The scholarship is restricted to Tunstall High School graduates, preferably students who attended either Brosville or Stony Mill Schools. Lauren Yoder (Tunstall High School) received $1,950.

The John Watson Daniel Scholarship was established by the JWD Retirement Club in 1997. A scholarship in the amount of $675 was presented to Deborah Cassada (Tunstall High School).

The Danville Academic Boosters Club Scholarship is awarded to the top five scholastic students in the Danville Public School system. The following students received scholarships – Jonathan McCain (Galileo Magnet High School), Domitilo Gomez (GWHS), John Campbell (GWHS), Unnisa Mehr (Galileo Magnet High School) and Lillie Neal (GWHS).

The Danville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary/Volunteers Scholarship was established in 2007 for Danville Regional Medical Center employees, volunteers and their immediate families, who are studying a medical field. Ten scholarships of $1,200 each were awarded to Alexa Barley (Dan River High School), Tynia Chattin (Dan River High School), Hannah Dewberry (Campbell University), Corietta Henry (Danville Community College), Emily Hilton (Radford University), Jackson Hylton, Jr. (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine), Chrisha Llana (Galileo Magnet High School), Elizabeth McBride (Chatham High School), Ashlee Pickrel (Lynchburg College) and Brianna Ryan (James Madison University).

The Roy L. and Mary G. Doss Scholarship was established in 2010 to benefit graduating seniors of Danville or Pittsylvania County. The following students received $5,500 each – Melinda Jisel Espinoza (Chatham High School), Joshua Estabrook (Liberty University), Sierra Franklin (Liberty University), Domitilo Gomez (GWHS), Danielle Jeffers (GWHS), Makenna Jones (Virginia Tech), Ram Leandro Madejas (University of Virginia), Jonathan McCain (Galileo Magnet High School), Natalie Nicholson (University of Virginia), and John Robinson III (Dartmouth College).

The Susan L. Edwards Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Susan L. Edwards in 2012. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing the field of radiologic technology. Lauren Haymore (Chatham High School) received $1,100.

One student received the John R. and Betty B. Eggleston Scholarship, established in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Eggleston in 2002. The scholarship was presented to Kaitlin Robertson (Arizona State University) in the amount of $675.

The First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide scholarships for Danville-Pittsylvania-Caswell County High School graduates whose parents are armed force members or veterans, law enforcement officers, or fulltime or volunteer firefighters, with a preference for graduates whose parents were killed or wounded while performing their duties. Haley Shaffer (Tunstall High School) received $1,125.

The Margaret Spruce Floyd Scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Floyd and transferred to The Community Foundation in 2003. The scholarship is awarded to female high school students from Pittsylvania County. Emily Dodson (Dan River High School) received $2,175.

The Gantsoudes Scholarship was established in 2008 to benefit George Washington High School students attending college in Virginia or North Carolina. Deja Lewis (GWHS) received $1,825.

The Roy G. and Joan F. Gignac Scholarship was created in 2000 to benefit area students who may attend the Illinois Institute of Technology or pursue technical disciplines. Scholarships were awarded to Austin Canavan (Tunstall High School), Landon Holley (Tunstall High School), Hannah Ricketts (Virginia Tech), and Joseph Snead (Tunstall High School). Each received $3,160.

The Diane Marie Gross Scholarship was established with The Community Foundation in 2013. The scholarship is for Danville graduates attending Washington and Lee University or the College of William and Mary. Katie Van Der Hyde (College of William and Mary) received $1,025.

The John B. Grubb Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Mr. Grubb to benefit Danville and Pittsylvania County Public School graduates. Heath Hylton (Chatham High School) received $675.

The GW Class of 1957 Scholarship was established in 2007 to benefit George Washington High School students. The Class of 1957 created the scholarship for their 50th High School Reunion. Jennifer Eibert (Mary Baldwin College) received $1,675.

The Ray M. Harris Scholarship was created in memory of Mr. Harris and transferred to The Community Foundation in 2004. The scholarship gives primary consideration to Pittsylvania County High School graduates. Paul Henderson (Dan River High School) received $3,400.

The Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship recognizes outstanding drama students in the Danville Public Schools. Nakia Stephens (Galileo Magnet High School) received $1,300.

The Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred “Mickey” Hayes Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide scholarships for Danville-Pittsylvania graduates studying art. Kelsey Edwards (Tunstall High School) received $2,725.

The Hokie Bird Scholarship was established in 2013 to support Danville-Pittsylvania County graduates attending Virginia Tech. Zachary Taylor (Virginia Tech) received $1,100.

The John L. Hurt, Jr. Scholarship supports students from Gretna High School, with a preference for students who have attended the John L. Hurt, Jr. Elementary School. Ethan Barnes (Gretna High School) received $2,300.

The Robert and Bernice Milam Scholarship was transferred to the foundation in 2010 from Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church to benefit its active members. The following students each received $1,350 – Grant Bowen (GWHS), Kelsey Case (Averett University), Carrie Hartgrove (College of William and Mary), Tyler High (Danville Community College), and Dustin Marshall (University of Virginia).

Three scholarships totaling $4,425 were awarded from the Onnie H. & Bertie W. Milloway Scholarship to assist area students who attend Averett University. Scholarships were presented to current Averett students Nichelle Foisy, Paige Gwynn, and Brandy Stein.

The Patrick H. Musick Scholarship was established to provide funding for deserving Averett University students who have a tennis-playing background. Angelica Orlikowski (Averett University) was awarded $750.

The Arnold B. Porter & Elizabeth J. Porter Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are members of Fairview United Methodist Church. Kaitlyn Ferrell (Eastern Virginia Medical School) received $2,725.

The Irene L. Pritchett Scholarship was created years ago to benefit area African-American students. The Pritchett scholarship was transferred to The Community Foundation in 2001. Sierra Cole (Chatham High School) and Dequanne Coles (GWHS) were each awarded $1,960.

The Alger Pugh Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Alger Pugh, GW High School football coach, after his death in 1984. The scholarship was then transferred to The Community Foundation and is given to deserving GW athletes. Wells Hunter Byrnes, Jr. (GWHS) received $2,750.

Thirteen Gretna High School seniors were awarded $500 each from the Richard Ramsey Scholarship. The Scholarship was created in memory of Mr. Ramsey, a Gretna High School teacher, many years ago and transferred to The Community Foundation in 2010. This scholarship was created to benefit Gretna High School students. The recipients are Rebekah Bayse, Ethan Barnes, William Bennett, Michael Glover, Chandler Haley, Libby-Kathryn Hodges, Christopher Hubbard, Hannah Kinsley, Mason Moorefield, Hailey Rowland, Bryant Short, Ebony Toler, and Sarah Tucker.

A scholarship in the amount of $2,150 was given from the Riddle-Francis Scholarship, which was created in 2005 by a former teacher to benefit Pittsylvania County students, with a preference for Tunstall and Dan River students. The scholarship was awarded to David Brendle (Dan River High School).

The Rotary Club of Yanceyville Scholarship was established in 2013 by the Rotary Club of Yanceyville for graduates of Bartlett Yancey High School. Jacob Crews (Bartlett Yancey High School) received $1,500.

The Percy and Velna Scearce Scholarship was created in 2001 to benefit area students. Dylan Mitchell (Liberty University) received $1,325.

The Spiros Skenderis Memorial Scholarship was created by the Danville Bar Association in memory of Judge Spiros Skenderis. Judge Skenderis served as a compassionate judge of the Danville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District for 19 years. A $2,075 scholarship was awarded to Martin Gomez (Old Dominion University).

The Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship was created in 2005 to benefit area students. Chrisha Llana (Galileo Magnet High School) was awarded $2,525.

The Louise P. Surles Scholarship supports area students who attend the University of Virginia. John Campbell (GWHS) was awarded $2,525.

The Florence P. Wagner and Jennie Lee Wagner Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Pittsylvania County high school graduates. Alex Garcia (Tunstall High School) was awarded $1,325.

The Andy Warren Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of GW High School assistant football coach and is given to deserving GW athletes. William Browning (Lynchburg College) and Ashley Riddle (Radford University) received $1,880 each.

The Woodlawn Academy Scholarship was established in 2014 to provide scholarships for former Woodlawn Academy students and immediate family of former students. Lauren Oakes (Chatham High School) received $3,725.

A variety of grief materials to help families who have suffered the loss of a child have been placed throughout the community thanks to the Kolton Brim Karnes Fund of The Community Foundation, which has been paid out in full through this project and retired. In April 2010, Kolton drowned while fishing in the Dan River with his family.  Funds were raised in his memory by members of the community to ensure resources were available to families in the future.

The resource materials have been made available at the following places to offer some tools to families in need:

• Legacy Hospice of the Piedmont at Danville Regional Medical Center
• Danville Public Library
• Pittsylvania County Library locations

 

For more information, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884

The Rotary Club of Chatham Fund has been endowed with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. The Fund will support various charitable organizations in the community.

“The Club is pleased to partner with The Community Foundation to continue our legacy of providing community support,” said Robert Adams, Chatham Rotary president. “Our goal is for the fund to grow over time with contributions by the club, its members and the community. We hope this fund will ensure that The Chatham Rotary Club can continue its work in the community for many generations to come.”

“We are excited to accept this fund on behalf of the Rotary Club of Chatham,” said Debra L. Dodson, executive director of The Community Foundation. “What an honor it will be to continue the club’s good name and good work in the community.

Contributions to the fund are tax deductible. Checks should be made to The Community Foundation, c/o the Rotary Club of Chatham, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. You can also designate gifts in your will. The Fund’s first community grants will be awarded after one year.

The Rotary Club of Chatham organized in 1939 and has a long history of community support and projects. The Club meets Tuesdays at 12:15 at the Chatham Community Center.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area. The Community Foundation has assets of nearly $28 million and has awarded more than $17 million in grants and scholarships.

While the Foundation works with donors to establish funds to benefit any geographic area, our primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Donations are also being sought to build up resources for South Boston/Halifax County, with consideration being given to other neighboring counties.

 

 

February 2, 2015  – DANVILLE, VA — The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) announced today online grant applications are now open for the RiverBank Fund. The Fund was established last year to gather donations throughout Virginia and North Carolina earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River

Grant applications must be completed online at www.RiverBankFund.org from February 2, 2015 – March 20, 2015. Nonprofit 501c3 organizations and governmental entities including towns and public schools can apply. Projects should primarily benefit the Dan River Basin, including Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg counties and City of Danville (VA) and Stokes, Caswell, Rockingham Counties (NC). Anticipated grant ranges are $5,000 – $50,000 with opportunities for possible larger regional grant awards.

The RiverBank Fund’s mission is to steward resources and provide community support to assure The Dan River is beautiful, protected and central to the recreational and economic well-being of our region for generations to come.

Eligible programs should address at least one of the five focus areas:

1. Responsibly address water quality for regional residents and companies.

2. Encourage new development that ecologically features the River.

3. Improve the cleanliness of the River and the Basin and help protect it from environmental threats.

4. Increase access to the River for family-friendly sports, recreation and entertainment.

5. Effectively promote the River to build regional pride and encourage tourism.

A regional advisory committee will help guide the development of the fund and the strategic disbursement of grant funds.

Donations to the RiverBank Fund are also being sought from individuals, organizations and businesses that have interest in helping to improve the quality and caliber of life all along the Dan River. Donations may be made online at www.RiverBankFund.org.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public 501c3 charity that serves a region from Martinsville/Henry County through Mecklenburg County in Virginia as well as the neighboring North Carolina counties. The footprint of the Foundation and its experience in administering grant funds allowed the RiverBank Fund to be established quickly and efficiently.

 

 

 

 

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today a total of $626,000 in new grants to 51 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 $17 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 following grants were approved by The Community Foundation’s Distribution Committee and Board of Directors and awarded from various funds as described below:

Alzheimer’s Association, Central & Western Virginia – ($8,000) To fund the Arts Fusion project which aims to enhance the quality of life of persons with dementia and caregivers through creative expression and community outreach. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

Animal Protection Society of the Northern Piedmont, Inc. – ($6,250) To install awnings over the outdoor portion of the dog runs and over the front and back doors to the animal shelter. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

SPCA of Pittsylvania County (formerly Animal Welfare League of Pittsylvania County) – ($3,000) To provide temporary housing for the rescued animals by means of boarding in veterinary clinics while awaiting transfer to another rescue organization in Virginia or other state. (Animal Welfare Fund; James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area – ($10,000) To have monthly workshops with industry professionals to cover necessary topics, to host a mini-conference, and to have a back to school picnic at Dan Daniel Park. (Faye Carter Fund)

Casville Volunteer Fire Dept. – ($2,790) To replace aging air pack bottles. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund; Betty Jefferson Fund)

Caswell County Partnership for Children – ($2,500) To help fund an ABCD Coordinator to provide information and technical assistance to medical practice staff to facilitate the referral and tracking of children who may benefit from services. (John C. Swanson, Jr. Fund)

Caswell Emergency Management – ($10,000) To purchase boat equipment to assist in starting a Type III Swift Water Rescue Team in Caswell County. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

Caswell Friends of the Library, Inc. – ($2,500) To encourage citizens of all ages to become lifelong learners by offering innovative summer programs and incentives to library users throughout the summer. (John C. Swanson, Jr. Fund)

Chapter 240, Air Force Association – ($2,500) To provide “Matching Grant” funding to Danville city and Pittsylvania County K-12 science teachers. (Clarence L. Giles Fund)

City of Danville – Department of Parks and Recreation – Special Recreation Division – Ballou Recreation Center – Senior Transportation Services – ($10,000) To purchase transportation service for the low income, and often disabled Danville citizens, under the age of 60 years old, to and from the Fresenius Medical Center, to receive the life-saving treatment of dialysis. (Faith Home Endowment Fund)

County Outreach Ministry – ($15,000) To secure a 15 passenger van to transport children to the community center for meals, and transport food from food banks to the community center. (Faith Home Endowment Fund)

Danville Area Choral Arts Society – ($2,000) “Choral Music For All Ages” DACAS plans to present a spring concert of familiar choral selections that will appeal to all ages. (Herbert Sater Fund)

Danville Church Based Tutorial – ($25,000) To provide after-school tutoring to help move students from failing grades to achieving SOL requirements. (Betty Jefferson Fund; Faye Carter Fund)

Danville Community College – Dental Hygiene Department – ($25,000) To replace defective equipment and add additional equipment to allow students to be able to effectively and efficiently treat more clients. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund; Faith Home Fund)

Danville Concert Association – ($3,000) To bring the American Chamber Players to Danville for a full-length public concert and to sponsor an educational outreach opportunity with the five players for student members of the local high school orchestra. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund; Harry Melton Hood Fund)

Danville Division of Social Services – ($24,000) To provide critical and emergency financial assistance via direct payment to the Danville Utilities Department for restoration and/or reconnection of home utility service for eligible and vulnerable low-income households. (Faith Home Endowment Fund)

Danville Family YMCA – ($15,000) To provide scholarships for children in our community to participate in YMCA Sports Programs. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services – ($19,315) To provide Respite Care funding to help cover costs of short-term respite to benefit youth and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. (Faith Home Endowment Fund; Clarence L. Giles Fund)

Feeding America Southwest Virginia – ($10,000) To help feed hungry people in Danville and Pittsylvania County. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

God’s Storehouse – ($5,000) To purchase four new computers to replace those that are currently running Windows XP. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund; Pat & Cathy Daly Fund; Daniel Fund)

Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia – ($15,000) To expand the janitorial training program to prepare individuals with barriers for competitive careers. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

House of Hope, Inc. – ($9,400) To support a case management initiative that will allow the case manager to work with the homeless individuals and families that pass though the shelter. (The Daniel Fund; Clarence L. Giles Fund)

Transition Pregnancy Solutions, Inc. (formerly Little Life Pregnancy Center) – ($5,800) To improve information technology in order to meet Federal and State laws and regulations regarding privacy of healthcare information and to communicate with patients in a secure manner. (Clarence L. Giles Fund)

Locust Hill United Methodist Church – ($2,500) To purchase a 49 cubic foot double door refrigerator to enhance the feeding program. (John C. Swanson, Jr. Fund)

Mount Hermon Volunteer Fire & Rescue – ($10,000) To support the projected construction cost to build a new Fire/Rescue/EMS Station. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

Piedmont Community College Foundation – ($20,000) To enhance the Public Safety Training Center by adding two classrooms and creating an environment more conducive to learning and to purchase a mobile Cell Extraction room. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

Pittsylvania Co. Dept. of Social Services – ($20,000) To provide emergency services, such as electric, rent, or heat, to residents of Pittsylvania Co. who are in a crisis situation. (W. Earl & Elise M. G. Allen Fund; Faith Home Fund)

Pittsylvania County Literacy Program – ($1,500) To fund operational and office expenses. (Gamewood Technology Fund)

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC – ($10,000) To get more food to Caswell County people in need. (Ahmed Children’s Fund; James Anderson Fund)

Southern Area Agency on Aging – ($23,000) To provide emergency or crisis assistance to older individuals in the community. (Faith Home Endowment Fund; Clarence L. Giles Fund)

The Arc of Southside – ($60,000) To subsidize the job training program for adults with developmental disabilities. (Faith Home Endowment Fund)

The Free Clinic of Danville – ($3,000) To replace and update dental equipment and to replenish the supplies inventory used in patient care. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund; James Robertson Fund)

Yanceyville Volunteer Fire and Rescue – ($9,470) To replenish air bottles that have
expired. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund; Clarence L. Giles Fund)

The following grants were awarded as a result of The Community Foundation’s grantmaking partnership with the Danville Regional Foundation.

American Red Cross – Piedmont Virginia Chapter – ($10,000) To ensure the Piedmont Virginia Chapter will be able to effectively deliver disaster relief services to the victims of house fires and other disasters in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.

Bachelors Hall Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – ($10,000) To install a Stryker Power-Pro XT gurney (stretcher) into the newly-ordered Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance.

Blairs Fire & Rescue – ($10,000) To purchase thermal imaging cameras and gas detection monitors.

Callands Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc. – ($9,200) To purchase a stabilization system to be used for vehicle, agricultural, and construction accidents.

Caswell County Parish – ($15,000) To assist clients in financial need or hardship due to hard economical struggles with utility assistance cut off notices, oil, wood, heating/cooling.

Climax Volunteer Fire Dept. – ($10,000) To replace a defective pump on a 2002 Brush Truck.

Danville Cancer Association, Inc. – ($25,000) To enable clients to have access to quality health care by assisting them with the high cost of their cancer-related prescriptions.

Danville Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity – ($9,000) To purchase a box truck.

Danville Science Center – ($20,000) To bring world-class traveling exhibits to the Science Center.

Danville Speech & Hearing Center – ($27,500) To fund Client short falls and to obtain remote access to electronic health record software. (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Foundation – ($20,000) To purchase a larger mobile STEM unit that can accommodate 25 individuals at one time, improving the ability to serve a greater number of citizens.

Keeling Volunteer Fire Department – ($10,000) To purchase a Kubota RTV1140CPX utility vehicle, a FS-60 custom built lightweight foam unit and an enclosed 8’x24′ trailer.

Kentuck Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – ($10,000) To purchase and install an emergency backup generator.

Northern Pittsylvania County Food Center – ($15,000) To provide food to those in need in the northern portion of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

Pelham Volunteer Fire Department – ($10,000) To help convert a vehicle into a Brush Fire Vehicle.

Providence Fire & Rescue Inc. – ($10,000) To replace and upgrade our current extrication tools.

Riceville Java Volunteer Fire Department – ($10,000) To purchase a new fire apparatus with 1000gpm pump and 3000 gallon water tank.

Semora Volunteer Fire Department – ($10,000) To replace four non-compliant and non-serviceable self contained breathing apparatus.

PREVIOUSLY AWARDED GRANTS
The following grants were also recognized but have been previously awarded from donor advised and designated funds:
P. L. Anderson, Jr. Family Fund
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area
First Baptist Church
Free Clinic of Danville
The Salvation Army
Autism Education Fund
Averett University
Westwood Middle School
Boys & Girls Clubs Endowment Fund
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area
Gary A. and Sherry M. Carroll “Good for Youth” Fund
Westover Christian Academy
Christian Charities Fund
God’s Pit Crew
Little Life Pregnancy Center
Westover Christian Academy
The Community Foundation
James L. Clark and Henrietta Clark Fund
Danville Life Saving Crew and Rescue Squad
Moffett Memorial Baptist Church
Phillip & Frances Daly Fund
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville area
P. Niles Daly, Jr. Fund
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville area
Daniel Fund
Danville Symphony Orchestra
Free Clinic of Danville
Piedmont Access to Health Services
God’s Storehouse
Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund
Averett University
Averett University BSN Nursing Student Scholarship Aid
Danville Community College Educational Foundation
Danville Community College Power of One Campaign
Danville Community College Educational Foundation – Baseball Program
Danville Concert Association
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament
Danville Symphony Orchestra
Free Clinic of Danville
God’s Storehouse
House of Hope
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County
Davis Family Fund
Averett University
Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church
Danville Cancer Association
Longwood University
Martinsville Cemetery Fund
Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church
Evans Library Fund
Danville Public Library
Gantsoudes Family Fund
Danville Cancer Association
St. Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church
Garden Club of Danville Fund
Garden Club of Danville
Juanita G. “Nita” Grant Fund
Averett University’s Library
First Baptist Church of Danville Endowment Fund
Fund for Halifax County
Halifax County Emergency Services
Triangle Volunteer Fire Department
Bobby Hawker Memorial Fund
Pittsylvania County Community Action, Inc.
Holland Fund
The Salvation Army
Wynne’s Falls Fund
Cross Roads Reconciliation Services
Peter and Jo Ann Howard L’Dor V’Dor Fund
Temple Beth Sholom
Hospice Support Services Fund
Danville Cancer Association
Southern Area Agency on Aging
Larry Donald Huskey Memorial Fund
Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation
Piedmont Access to Health Services
Kang-A-Rhue Children’s Cancer Fund
Danville Cancer Association
Alexander Heath Light & Mary Nelson Light Mission Fund
Oak Grove Residential Care
Marshall Family Fund
Averett University
Boy Scouts
DCC Educational Foundation
Free Clinic of Danville
God’s Storehouse
Grace Design United Methodist Church
Community Foundation Endowment Fund
Herman and Helen Melton Historical Fund
Pittsylvania County Historical Society
Moses & Louise A. Merricks Fund
Mount Cross Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Wayles Harrison Cancer Fund
Audrey Millner Fund
The Community Foundation
Morotock Arts and Culture Fund
Averett University
Danville Area Choral Arts Society
Danville Concert Association
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
Danville Parks & Recreation
Danville Symphony Orchestra
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Youth Mission Fund
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
Alma Courtney “Sigie” Perkinson Rose Fund
Garden Club of Danville
Pittsylvania Animal Shelter Fund
Animal Welfare League of Pittsylvania County
Virginia Elizabeth “Betsy” Robertson Fund
The Community Foundation
Cora Taylor Younger Smith Fund
American Indian College Fund
Berea College
United Negro College Fund
South Boston Medical Fund
American Red Cross
Halifax Regional Hospice and Palliative Care
Stendig Family Fund
Temple Beth Sholom
Benjamin M. Sugg Fund
Clover Cemetery
Unrestricted Fund
Boys & Girls Clubs of Danville Area
Urban Bible Fund
New Community of Praise
Veterinary Emergency Treatment Fund
Danville Area Humane Society
Veterans Memorial Fund
City of Danville
Wynne’s Fall Fund
Crossroads Christian Counseling

The Community Foundation’s next grant cycle will begin in June for projects to be funded in 2016.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders to improve and enrich area lives through the generosity of donors.

The Community Foundation office can be reached at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA, 24541, (434) 793-0884 or their web site at www.cfdrr.org.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is now accepting applications for two education funds.

Keokee Grant Application

The Keokee Fund’s purpose it to support the education of academically gifted students.  The grants will be used to provide support for organizations, schools, classrooms and students that are academically gifted in the surrounding area.

Autism Grant Application

The Autism Education Fund’s purpose is to support autism education-related programs or organizations benefitting individuals, families, educators and the community.  The grants will be used to provide support for educators, supplement costs of educational services and promote autism awareness in the surrounding area.

Applications are available from The Community Foundation’s website www.cfdrr.org or by calling 434-793-0884.  The deadline for all applications to be received is Friday, March 6, 2015

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals, businesses or organizations may establish their own fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. The Community Foundation may be contacted at 541 Loyal Street, VA  24541, (434) 793-0884 or www.cfdrr.org.

 

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE February 27, 2015
Thirty-nine scholarships available

(DANVILLE, VA) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for 39 different scholarships. Area students who are interested may apply online through the Foundation’s web site https://www.cfdrr.org/receive/scholarships/. The deadline for all applications is Friday, February 27, 2015.

Last year the Foundation awarded 84 scholarships totaling more than $146,000 to area students. These scholarships were awarded from 36 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.

While the Foundation works with donors to establish funds and scholarships to benefit any geographic area, our primary service area is Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina. Donations are also being sought to build up resources for South Boston/Halifax County, with consideration being given to other neighboring counties.

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals, businesses or organizations may establish their own fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. The Community Foundation may be contacted at 541 Loyal Street, VA 24541, (434) 793-0884 or www.cfdrr.org.

Make your plans now for year-end giving

DANVILLE, VA – As the year comes to an end, you may be searching for a tax-advantaged way to help people and organizations in the community. Since gifts made through the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region can be tailored to address both your financial concerns and charitable intentions, we can offer a range of solutions for year-end giving.

The Community Foundation accepts online donations to any of its more than 110 charitable funds through its web site www.cfdrr.org. Donors will receive an immediate email receipt and a mailed written receipt. Donations can also be made in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones, with notifications sent to families as requested.

Network for Good, a charitable online processor, reported that the online donations greatly increase during the Holiday Season, with 30% of annual giving occurring during December. Year-end giving definitely increases with 10% of annual giving occurring during the last three days of the year.

The following reminders may be helpful as you consider gifts to support the charitable causes that have special meaning to you:

• Checks and cash gifts must be postmarked by Dec. 31 if a tax deduction is desired for 2014.
• A 2014 deduction is also available for credit card gifts made by phone prior to close of business or online before midnight on Dec. 31.
• Gifts of stock that have appreciated in value may generate additional tax savings. To allow sufficient time for your gift to be made before year-end, we recommend that you initiate the gift prior to Dec. 15 for stock transfers.
• Take advantage of the reflective spirit of the season to consider your long-term charitable plans. A gift through your estate, retirement or insurance plans can provide a lasting legacy for your charitable interests.

• Discuss with your financial advisor the best tax-favored gifts for you.

Thoughtfully addressing your charitable giving priorities can help ensure that your gifts reflect your personal goals and values. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance in planning your charitable giving. Contact The Community Foundation at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA  24541 or call (434) 793-0884 or visit www.cfdrr.org.

November 13, 2014 – DANVILLE, VA — The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region featured stories of impact by donors and grant recipients at its Appreciation Luncheon held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at the Danville Golf Club.

Nearly 200 supporters heard from speakers representing three areas of The Community Foundation’s work – Give, Receive and Impact. Dillon Barnett shared how he and classmates formed the GW Class of ’57 Scholarship Fund. Kimberly Baldridge described the many ways the Danville Cancer Association and area cancer patients benefit from Community Foundation funding. Peter Howard, Community Foundation Board Chair, explained the recently-announced RiverBank Fund initiative.

Debra Dodson, Executive Director, stated, “This is such a great opportunity for us to thank our many supporters. We thank them for proving that together we can truly make a difference. Through their support, this past year we have helped to save lives, given hope to college students, filled our community with music, and relieved much suffering.”

Some highlights of The Community Foundation’s impact this past year include: –

a) Receiving gifts of $836,787 from hundreds of donors.

b) Awarding 69 student scholarships of more than $145,000.

c) Awarding grants of $1,350,254 to 125 organizations.

d) Starting the RiverBank Fund initiative.

e) Continuing to build the Fund for Halifax County.

f) Convening a quarterly Funders Forum of area foundations.

g) Serving as the fiscal agent for National Fund for Workforce Solutions-Dan River Region Collaborative.

h) Selling our 6,200th engraved brick for the local Veterans Memorial.

Donors established 11 new funds under the Foundation’s umbrella, giving the Foundation total assets of $27,847,915 as of June 30, 2014. The Community Foundation has returned more than $17 million in grants and scholarships to the region since 1996.

New endowment funds began since July 1, 2013 include:

• Collins ‘Great Outdoors” Fund
• Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. Scholarship
• Danville Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund
• First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship
• Wayles Harrison Memorial Fund
• Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred “Mickey” Hayes Scholarship
• Hokie Bird Scholarship
• Mary Neil Literacy Fund
• B.C. and Annie Lee Owen Fund
• Span The Dan Fund
• Woodlawn Academy Scholarship

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.