Community Foundation awards 77 scholarships to area students

2013 Scholarship Winners

Danville, VA- The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded 77 scholarships totaling more than $149,000 to area students. Presentations from 30 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation were made at a scholarship reception held May 5, 2013 at The Community Center at Chatham.

The Bennett-Bushnell-Jones-Kaufman Scholarship was established from four individual scholarships to benefit outstanding nursing students at Danville Regional Medical Center School of Health Professions. These scholarships were transferred to The Community Foundation in 2008 by the Piedmont Health Foundation. Recipients will be announced May 17th.

The James W. Bryant, Sr. and James T. Collie Scholarship was established with The Community Foundation 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. Three scholarships of $1,600 each were awarded to high school seniors Brittnie Cooke (Liberty University), Keona Guy (Dan River High School) and Lexus Khan (Tunstall 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. Nicole Miller (Tunstall High School) is receiving $1,400.

The John Watson Daniel Scholarship was established by the JWD Retirement Club in 1997. A scholarship in the amount of $600 was presented to Caroline Gilliam (George Washington High School).

The Danville Academic Boosters Club Scholarship is awarded to the top five scholastic students in Danville Public School system. The following students are receiving scholarships – Daniel Reddy (Galileo Magnet High School), Dondre Marable (Galileo Magnet High School), Katherine Campbell (GWHS), John Robinson III (GWHS) and Erica Dixon (Galileo Magnet High School).

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. Nine scholarships of $2,300 each were awarded to Chloe Clarridge (Chatham High School), Melissa Corbin (Danville Community College), Pamela Cornell (Liberty University), Peyton Gill (Tunstall High School), Morgan Oakes (James Madison University), Ashlee Pickrel (Chatham High School), Brianna Ryan (James Madison University), Thaingoc Tran (Averett University) and Brittney Venable (Dan River High School).

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 – Sierra Franklin (GWHS), Ram Leandro Madejas (GWHS) and John Robinson III (GWHS). 2011 scholarships were renewed for Calvin Bagby (St. John’s University), Joshua Estabrook (Liberty University), Claire Francisco (Liberty University), Latasha Jennings (University of Virginia), Kristen Light (Toccoa Falls College), Nathan Unger (University of Georgia) and Christopher Waters (University of Virginia). Each received $5,500.

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. Susan Norton (Danville Regional Medical Center Radiologic Program) received $1,025.

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 (University of NC at Pembroke) in the amount of $650.

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. Brianna Hess (James Madison University) received $1,550.

The Gantsoudes Scholarship was established with The Community Foundation in 2008. The scholarship benefits George Washington High School students attending college in Virginia or North Carolina. De’anna Forbes (GWHS) received $1,550.

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 Phillip Dumont (Virginia Tech), Cody Finch (Averett Univeristy), Ryan Ross (Virginia Tech) and Garnall Travis (GWHS). Each received $2,800.

The John B. Grubb Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Mr. Grubb to benefit Danville and Pittsylvania County Public School graduates. Ling Guo (Virginia Tech) received $625.

The GW Class of 1957 Scholarship was established in 2007 with The Community Foundation. The Class of 1957 created the scholarship for their 50th High School Reunion to benefit George Washington High School students. Shontell White (GWHS) received $1,475.

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. Two Ray M. Harris scholarships were awarded this year. Victoria Cox (Virginia Tech) and Victoria Gentry (Liberty University) each received $2,150.

The Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship recognizes outstanding drama students in the Danville Public Schools. Angel Moore (Galileo Magnet High School) received $1,250.

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. Amanda Mayhew (Lynchburg College) received $1,625.

The Herman C. Kelly Scholarship is a temporary fund established in memory of Herman Kelly. The scholarship is awarded to students attending Chatham High School and will be paid out in full this year. Cassie Roark (Chatham High School) received $2,150.

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 $1,250 – Allison Case (Danville Regional Medical Center Radiologic Program), Kelsey Case (Danville Community College), Stuart Davis (Greensboro College), Carrie Hartgrove (University of Virginia), Tyler High (Tunstall High School), and Dustin Marshall (University of Virginia).

Three scholarships totaling $4,200 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 Dennis Bouse II, Margaret Burnette and Jasmine Reid.

The Patrick H. Musick Scholarship was established to provide funding for deserving Averett University students who have a tennis-playing background. Kelsey Harris (Averett University) was awarded $675.

The Arnold B. Porter & Elizabeth J. Porter Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are members of Fairview United Methodist Church. Two students, Kaitlyn Ferrell (Averett University) and Kevin Ferrell (Averett University), received $1,250 each.

Two students received scholarships for $1,375 each from the Irene L. Pritchett Scholarship, created years ago to benefit area black students. The Pritchett scholarship was transferred to The Community Foundation in 2001. Jazmine Willard (Longwood University) and Dondre Marable (Galileo Magnet High School) were the recipients.

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. Two students were awarded scholarships of $1,400 each – Matthew Riddle (Virginia Tech) and Ali Stephens-Pickeral (Yale University).

Five Gretna High School seniors were awarded $1,300 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 Mary Hammock, Keri Holt, Deonna Jennings, Rebecca Owens, and Andrea Vennable.

A scholarship in the amount of $2,025 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 Erin Gusler (Dan River High School).

The Percy and Velna Scearce Scholarship was created in 2001 to benefit area students. Lindsey Roberts (Liberty University) received $1,250.

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 $1,650 scholarship was awarded to Sarah Doss (Galileo Magnet High School).

The Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship was created in 2005 to benefit area students. Audrey Savage (College of Charleston) was awarded $1,775.

The Louise P. Surles Scholarship supports area students who attend the University of Virginia. Keri Holt (Gretna High School) was awarded $2,325.

The Florence P. Wagner and Jennie Lee Wagner Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Pittsylvania County high school graduates. Rachel Brown (College of William and Mary) was awarded $1,175.

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 (GWHS) and Ashley Riddle (Radford University) received $1,200 each.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals or businesses may establish their own endowment or scholarship fund or may contribute any amount to existing funds. For more information, contact Debra L. Dodson at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA, 24541, (434) 793-0884, visit their web site https://www.cfdrr.org or follow them on Facebook.

First Autism Education Fund grants awarded

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is pleased to announce that Gretna Elementary School and Rivermont School have been approved to receive the first grants from their Autism Education Fund.  This Fund was created with the proceeds raised from the 1st annual Dan River Autism Awareness 5k. 

Applications will be accepted every spring to award grants to support the education related to individuals, families, community, and educators in Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County.

This year’s grant to Gretna Elementary School will be used to purchase “The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised,” “Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment,” “The Big Disc of ABA Programs,” and “ABA Graphing CD.”  This software will help to assess where a child is in their education.  The school will be more equipped to place children and provide them with the tools to gain a better education. 

The grant awarded to Rivermont School will be used to purchase a Wii for a student.  This purchase will help with weight loss, hand-eye coordination, and education through the different games available.

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

Blair Lumpkins selected for Middle Border Forward Initiative

The Community Foundation is pleased that our Program Officer, Blair Lumpkins, has been selected to participate with the Middle Border Forward Initiative. Blair joined the Foundation staff in May, 2012 and is a graduate of Chatham High School and Longwood University.

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More than 115 residents of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County applied and 50 were chosen to lead in the creation of a regional vision with a new culture of regional cooperation. These “50 Under 50,” or Middle Border Forward Fellows, represents the next two generations of diverse leaders that will move the community onward to success.

More information on the Middle Board Forward Inititative is available here

Board member and friend Carroll Thackston passes away

The Community Foundation has lost a great friend with the passing of Ret. Major General Carroll Thackston of South Boston. Carroll served tirelessly on the Foundation Board for six years and was the founder of the Fund for Halifax County with The Community Foundation. He taught us all the meaning of dedication and also made us laugh. We will greatly miss Carroll and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Here is a nice article on Carroll Thackston’s many accomplishments. http://www.timesdispatch.com/obituaries/death-notices/maj-gen-carroll-thackston-dies-at/article_de5c80bc-41be-5a09-92e4-fa5cfd7ccce0.html

The first grant presentations were recently made from The Fund for Halifax County. Shown left to right are: Halifax Fund Advisory Committee members Logan Young, Bill Kelehar and Mayor Carroll Thackston; Community Foundation Director Debra Dodson; South Boston-Halifax County Museum Board President Paul Smith; and Bill McCabe, Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens Board Vice President Bill McCabe and President Dr. Charles Stallard.

The first grant presentations were recently made from The Fund for Halifax County. Shown left to right are: Halifax Fund Advisory Committee members Logan Young, Bill Kelehar and Mayor Carroll Thackston; Community Foundation Director Debra Dodson; South Boston-Halifax County Museum Board President Paul Smith; and Bill McCabe, Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens Board Vice President Bill McCabe and President Dr. Charles Stallard.

Education Funds applications being accepted

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is now accepting applications for two education funds. The deadline for all applications to be received is Monday, March 4, 2013.

The Keokee Fund’s purpose is to support the education of academically gifted students.  The grants will be used to provide support for organizations, schools, classrooms and students that are serving academically gifted students in Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell County. 2013 Keokee 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 Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell County. 2013 Autism Grant Application

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 applications being accepted

(DANVILLE, VA) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for 31 different scholarships. Area students who are interested may contact their guidance offices for the appropriate forms or print them from the Foundation’s web site at https://www.cfdrr.org/receive/scholarships/. The deadline for all applications to be received is Monday, February 25, 2013.

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 or www.cfdrr.org.

2013 Grant Reception

2013 Grant Reception recipients

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
ANNOUNCES $577,000 IN NEW GRANTS;
MORE THAN $15 MILLION GIVEN SINCE 1996

(Danville, VA – January 15, 2013) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today a total of $577,000 in new grants to 44 non-profit community agencies at a reception at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. The Community Foundation was incorporated in 1996 and has already returned more than $15 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:

Animal Welfare League of Pittsylvania County– ($1,500) to provide medical care for animals in rescue and/or foster programs to reduce the number of unwanted animals in Pittsylvania County (Animal Welfare Fund, James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund, Audrey Millner Fund)
Arc of Southside – The Hatcher Center – ($90,000) to support the job training facility and program services for its employees (Faith Home Endowment Fund)
Cascade Community Vol. Fire Department– ($13,430) to improve the property and facilities by paving the parking lot (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund, Faith Home Endowment Fund)
Caswell County Parks & Recreation Department– ($12,500) to air condition the gym so it can be utilized during summer months (Faith Home Endowment Fund)
Chatham First – ($13,675) to develop a walking trail connecting the Pittsylvania County Visitor Center to the Chatham Town Hall (W. Earl & Elise M. G. Allen Fund, James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)
City of Danville – Department of parks, recreation and libraries – senior transportation – ($5,000) to transport qualified Danville City residents that need life-saving dialysis treatment (that are under the age of 60) (Faith Home Endowment Fund)
City of Danville Division of Social Services“Neighbors Helping Neighbors” – ($21,505) to make available critical and emergency needed financial assistance for home energy needs (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)
Danville Area Choral Arts Society – ($1,350) to present the quality choral concert “Rags to Ritz” to general public (Harry Melton Hood Fund)
Danville Church-Based Tutorial Program – ($4,000) to provide educational materials for tutorial sites and summer enrichment activities (Faye Carter Fund, Gamewood Technology Fund, Claudia Vernon Smith Fund)
Danville Concert Association – ($3,500) to bring “6th Floor Trio” to Danville, and have the group’s members conduct a master class with young local music students (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)
Danville Historical Society – ($5,000) to help store and preserve invaluable records and collections of Danville’s history (John C. Swanson, Jr. Fund)
Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History – ($3,550) to help support exhibitions of the work of Elizabeth Austin (Faith Home Endowment Fund)
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation – ($8,000) to support the improvement of the Leadership Southside program (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)
Danville Science Center – ($20,000) to help support the traveling exhibits, “Playing with Time” and “Raise the Roof”(Clarence L. Giles Fund)
Free Clinic of Danville – ($9,820) to replace and upgrade equipment used in patient care services and in patient-related tasks (Ahmed Children’s Fund, Faith Home Endowment Fund, Herbert Sater Fund)
God’s Pit Crew – ($9,920) to purchase a new stretch wrap system for the warehouse operation (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Foundation – ($12,000) to purchase lab equipment to support STEM-based K-12 educational outreach (Faye Carter Fund, Clarence L. Giles Fund)
Keeling Volunteer Fire Department – ($20,000) to purchase equipment for the new fire truck (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)
Lady Astor Preservation Foundation – ($18,000) to provide historical restoration of the façade of the Langhorne House (Faith Home Endowment Fund)
Lutheran Family Services of Virginia – ($1,350) to purchase the LeaPad Explore Mobile Learning Center for adult day care clients (Gamewood Technology Fund)
Pittsylvania County Literacy Program – ($1,200) to support “Program Improvement Through Community Outreach” (James A. and Anne V. Robertson Fund)
Preservation Virginia – ($4,000) to facilitate an educational component of Preservation Virginia’s Tobacco Barns Protection Project (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)
Riceville-Java Volunteer Fire Department – ($25,000) to purchase and equip an all-terrain vehicle to extinguish wild land fires or to transport injured patients from inaccessible areas (James Russell & Zora Carter Anderson Fund)

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

Air Force Association, Chapter 240 – ($1,500) to provide a “matching grant” proposal from K-12 science teachers to focus on STEM-based classroom projects (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
American Red Cross – ($15,000) to continue to be prepared to provide relief for clients of disasters throughout Danville and Pittsylvania County (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
ATT Search & Rescue Dogs of Virginia, Inc.– ($1,500) to assist in conducting the International police working dog association recertification workshop (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Averett University – ($21,500) to provide a “classroom of the future” on Averett’s North Campus (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Bachelors Hall Volunteer Fire Department – ($3,700) to purchase a Toughbook 19” computer to enable complete, accurate, and timely reporting of medical emergency calls to the office of emergency services (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Brosville Community Volunteer Fire Department– ($5,500) to assist with purchase of a new Thermal Imaging Camera (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Cascade Community Center – ($6,000) to replace the windows to help with heating and cooling the building (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Caswell County – Family Services – ($7,000) to purchase playground equipment for the outdoor play area (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Casville Volunteer Fire Department – ($8,000) to upgrade the vehicle extraction equipment through the purchase of a rescue spreader (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Danville Cancer Association – ($25,000) to assist with the cost of cancer-related prescriptions for local cancer patients (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Danville Community College Foundation – ($15,000) to purchase a welding simulator (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Danville – Pittsylvania Community Services – ($9,500) to provide Crisis Intervention Team training for Danville and Pittsylvania County law enforcement to enhance their capacity to identify and respond appropriately to individuals with mental illness (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Danville – Pittsylvania Habitat for Humanity – ($18,000) to purchase building materials and contract labor needed to construct a new four bedroom, two bathroom home at 114 Brush Arbor Court (Danville Regional Foundation Fund, Pat & Cathy Daly Fund)
Danville Speech and Hearing – ($25,000) to provide speech/language pathology services and supplies to uninsured, undersinsured and/or low/no income citizens of the Dan River Region who present a communication disorder (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Danville Youth GROW (First Tee of Danville) – ($10,000) to promote The First Tee Nine Core Values and Life Skills Curriculum through an outreach effort to the community (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Gretna Little Theatre – ($10,000) to provide live theatre performances for Gretna residents, featuring local actors, students, and senior citizens (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire & Rescue – ($8,000) to purchase safety gear and high visibility parkas/jackets for emergency responders (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Northern Pittsylvania County Food Center – ($20,000) to provide food to those in need in the northern portion of Pittsylvania County (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Ringgold Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad – ($20,000) to re-chassis the 2004 ambulance with a new 2012 Ford F-450 4×4 (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
Southern Area Agency on Aging – ($21,000) to provide emergency assistance to older adults in Danville or Pittsylvania County with income at or near poverty level (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)
640 Community Rescue Squad – ($6,500) to acquire a Stryker Lift assisted ambulance cot (Danville Regional Foundation Fund)

PREVIOUSLY AWARDED GRANTS
The following grants were also recognized but have been previously awarded from donor advised and designated funds:
Gary A. and Sherry M. Carroll “Good for Youth” Fund
Westover Christian Academy
Christian Charities Fund
God’s Pit Crew
God’s Storehouse
Little Life Pregnancy Center
James L. Clark and Henrietta Clark Fund
Danville Life Saving Crew and Rescue Squad
Moffett Memorial Baptist Church
P. Niles Daly, Jr. Fund and Philip & Frances Daly Fund
Boys and Girls Club of the Danville Area
Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund
Averett University
Danville Community College Educational Foundation
Danville Concert Association
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation
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 and Alma Courtney “Sigie” Perkinson Rose Fund
Garden Club of Danville
Fund for Halifax County
South Boston-Halifax County Museum
Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens & Environmental Education Center
Bobby Hawker Memorial Fund
Pittsylvania County Community Action
Holland Fund and Wynne’s Falls Fund
Cross Roads Reconciliation Services
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
Keokee Fund
Hannah Ricketts to attend the University of Virginia Summer Enrichment Program
Alexander Heath Light & Mary Nelson Light Mission Fund
Oak Grove Residential Care
Herman and Helen Melton Historical Fund
Pittsylvania County Historical Society
Miller Woodbury Fund
Cape Fear Academy
Moses & Louise A. Merricks Fund
Mount Cross Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Sharon Baptist Church
Wayles Harrison Cancer Fund
Morotock Arts and Culture Fund
Averett University
Danville Area Choral Arts Society
Danville Concert Association
Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
Danville Symphony Orchestra
Irving H. and Louise Hambrick Scarce Animal Fund
Animal Welfare League of Pittsylvania County
Cora Taylor Younger Smith Fund
American Indian College Fund
Berea College
St. Paul’s College
United Negro College Fund
Benjamin M. Sugg Fund
Clover Cemetery
Urban Bible Fund
New Community of Praise
Veterans Memorial Fund
City of Danville

The Community Foundation’s next grant cycle will begin in June for projects to be funded in 2014.

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 at www.cfdrr.org.

2012 Annual Report

 

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region 2012 Annual Report

The Community Foundation’s Annual Report is now available for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012. Please download a copy here. You may also stop by our office to pick up a copy or call us at 434-793-0884 to request a mailed copy

Senator Mark Warner supports community foundations

We appreciate Senator Mark Warner’s support of community foundations in Virginia. The Alexandria Community Trust (ACT) has worked with Sen. Warner to develop a video message supporting community foundations across Virginia.

Senator Mark Warner video

The Community Foundation awards first grants from The Fund for Halifax County

The first grant presentations were recently made from The Fund for Halifax County. Shown left to right are: Halifax Fund Advisory Committee members Logan Young, Bill Kelehar and Mayor Carroll Thackston; Community Foundation Director Debra Dodson; South Boston-Halifax County Museum Board President Paul Smith; and Bill McCabe, Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens Board Vice President Bill McCabe and President Dr. Charles Stallard.

( Halifax County – October 24, 2012) -The Fund for Halifax County has awarded its first grants, thanks to the work of the Halifax County Advisory Committee. The committee consists of a few prominent members of Halifax County who wish to see the county grow and prosper. After carefully reviewing the nine applications received, they chose The South Boston-Halifax County Museum and The Southern Virginia Botanical Gardens and Environmental Education Center Inc. to receive a grant of $500 each. They presented the checks on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the Botanical Gardens at Edmunds Park in South Boston.

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 of the Dan River Region hopes to continue to grow this unrestricted fund to enable more grants to be given in the future. The next cycle of grant applications for The Fund for Halifax County will be taken in August 2013.

Anyone can make donations to The Fund for Halifax County. Checks should be made to The Community Foundation, with the Halifax County Fund specified, and mailed to 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. Online gifts can be made through www.cfdrr.org. Gifts of stock, life insurance, and personal property can be accepted, as well as will bequests.

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 was established after a $10,000 gift from the Chastain Home of Halifax was given to meet the minimum requirement for an endowed fund. The fund’s current balance is $12,600, thanks to numerous smaller donations.

The Community Foundation has made over $1,000,000 in grants in Halifax County since its formation in 1996. In 2003, the Chastain Home for Gentlewomen gave a gift of $1,030,000 to The Community Foundation to provide three years of grantmaking to charitable organizations assisting elderly women in Halifax County. In 2000, a gift from the estate of Benjamin M. Sugg established a fund to provide annual grants to the Clover Cemetery. In 2011, the South Boston Medical Fund was established for indigent care and general Halifax County charitable causes. Currently a donor is working to raise the $10,000 minimum to endow the Gideon Miller Cancer Fund in memory of the former employee of Wells Fargo in Halifax County.

The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is a fully tax-exempt organization. It has total assets of more than $23 million, with 102 different funds under its umbrella.

The Foundation began in 1996 as DPC Community Foundation with a core service area of Danville, Pittsylvania and Caswell Counties. In 2004, the Foundation changed its name to The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region to offer its services to Martinsville/Henry County and South Boston/Halifax County.

For more information on The Fund for Halifax County or establishing a charitable fund of any type, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884 or visit the web site www.cfdrr.org.