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DANVILLE, VA –The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting donations for two emergency funds to help our community in relief and recovery efforts for the recent storms and tornado.

First, our Agency Emergency Fund is available when:

• The request is time-sensitive in nature and could not have been predicted or reasonably planned for and a response for the emergency is needed in 45 days or less.
• The request is to support a short-term urgent funding need created by an unforeseen event that has or will significantly interrupt essential services.

Second, our Disaster Relief Fund was opened to accept and strategically disburse local, regional and national funding on behalf of local disaster response and relief efforts.  The Community Foundation will work through local nonprofit agencies to provide grants to agencies and possibly individuals as needed to assist with disaster response and relief expenses not covered by other sources.

Donations to support the local response and relief efforts can be made online at www.cfdrr.org or mailed to The Community Foundation at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA  24541. Please designate any donations to either the Agency Emergency Fund or the Disaster Relief Fund at The Community Foundation.

Please note that any gifts to either of these funds may be used for other emergencies if funds are not needed for the recent storm.

For more information, contact The Community Foundation at 434-793-0884.

DANVILLE, VA- The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is pleased to report that Danville Science Center, Just Kids Child Development Center, and Pittsylvania County Schools have been approved to receive grants from their Autism Education Fund.  This Fund was created with the proceeds raised from the Dan River Autism Awareness 5k.

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

The following grants were awarded from The Autism Education Fund:

Danville Science Center ($1,425) To support the Summer Sensory Night project, designed to create a more inclusive environment for the Science Center family and school audiences that include members within the autism spectrum.

Just Kids Child Development Center ($1,375) To improve the social and emotional development of school-aged children by offering identity building activities in an inclusive summer program.

Pittsylvania County Schools ($12,000) To improve and sustain educational services to Pittsylvania County School students on the autism spectrum.

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals or businesses 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.

DANVILLE, VA- The Fund for Halifax County has awarded its sixth round of 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 applications received, they chose The Good Samaritan $500 to support fuel/utilities/housing assistance for citizens of Halifax County and Main Street United Methodist Church $500 to purchase food for the Jane Jones Food Pantry.  The committee also chose to award the South Boston Medical Fund in the amount of $900 to the Halifax County Cancer Association.  Checks were presented at each organization’s location on January 25.

The Community Foundation has awarded more than $15,000 to Halifax County organizations through the Fund for Halifax County, South Boston Medical Fund, Gideon Miller Cancer Fund and Benjamin M. Sugg Fund.

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 hopes to grow this unrestricted fund to enable more grants to be given in the future.  The next cycle of online grant applications for The Fund for Halifax County will be taken in August 2018.

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.

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.

DANVILLE, VA- The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today a total of more than $637,000 in new grants to 43 non-profit community agencies at a reception at Ballou Recreation Center. The Community Foundation was incorporated in 1996 and has already returned more than $22.6 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 awarded from various funds as described below:

The Community Impact Fund is made up of the following unrestricted funds: James Russell Anderson and Zora Carter Anderson Endowment Fund, Buck- Wayland Fund, Faith Home Endowment Fund, Clarence L. Giles Fund, Harry Melton Hood Fund, Elizabeth (Betty) W. Jefferson Fund, D. Webster, Jr., and Elizabeth S. Marshall Fund, James A. and Anne V. Robertson Fund, Barbara H. Sater and Herbert W. Sater Memorial Fund, and John C. Swanson, Jr. Fund

 

Averett University ($25,000) To assist Averett in updating Main Hall to a 21st century living-learning environment for students. (Community Impact Fund)

Caswell County Partnership for Children ($4,120) To provide seven books to each of the children enrolled in the Raise-A-Reader program. (Community Impact Fund)

Caswell Family Medical Center ($17,300) To expand access to the established “House Calls Program”. (Community Impact Fund) 

Chatham Fire Department  ($7,900) To purchase two computer software packages enabling the Chatham Fire Department to digitally manage emergency incident reporting and data.  (W. Earl & Elise M. G. Allen Fund)

City of Danville– Neighbors Helping Neighbors ($48,000) To provide eligible families with assistance to pay utility bills in order to avoid termination of utility services to families considered vulnerable as well as to assist families with the critical need or temporary housing. (Community Impact Fund)

Danville Area Choral Arts Society ($2,000) To purchase music, compensate instrumentalists, compensate music director, pay for marketing, venue rental, and custodian.  (Community Impact Fund)

Danville Area Humane Society  ($1,425) To provide free Critter Camp experiences for at-risk and/or disadvantaged youth. (Faye Carter Fund)

Danville Community College Educational Foundation ($25,000) To  support expansion of Danville Community College’s Cosmetology program. (Community Impact Fund)

Danville Concert Association ($3,500) To offer an unusual one-day Artists-in-Residency Program, conducted by TAO: Drum Heart for area students in three public schools. (Community Impact Fund)

Danville Family YMCA ($12,000) To purchase two Expresso Bikes. (Community Impact Fund)

Danville Science Center ($20,000) To provide science center visitors with engaging educational exhibits and films. (Community Impact Fund; Faye Carter Fund; Daniel Fund)

Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association ($40,000) To assist cancer patients in the Danville/Pittsylvania area with the cost of their cancer related prescriptions. (Community Impact Fund)

Danville Pittsylvania Community Services ($15,000) To increase access to disability services directly impacting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who lack funding options for critical needs. (Community Impact Fund)

Danville Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity ($5,000) To help design and implement a modern, mobile-friendly, dynamic website. (Community Impact Fund; Daniel Fund) 

First Tee of Danville ($5,000) To fund 35 participants for the 2018 season. (Community Impact Fund; Ahmed Childrens Fund)

Free Clinic of Danville ($46,000) To underwrite the supply and labor costs of providing care for Free Clinic patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. (Community Impact Fund; Daniel Fund)

HAVEN of the Dan River Region ($1,800) To support residents’ health needs and supplies. (Community Impact Fund)

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Virginia ($18,000) To grant wishes for at least two local children who have been diagnosed with critical illnesses. (Community Impact Fund)

Pelham Community Center ($4,850) To have a transfer switch installed by a NC Licensed Electrician to enable Pelham Community Center to be declared a back-up shelter. (Community Impact Fund)

Pittsylvania County ($11,745) To outfit the Pittsylvania Pet Center with a new commercial washer and dryer. (Community Impact Fund; Animal Welfare Fund; Irving H. and Louise Hambrick Scarce Animal Fund)

Pittsylvania County Parks and Recreation ($25,000) To improve surface conditions on the Ringgold Rail Trail in the eastern part of the County. (Community Impact Fund; Allen Fund)

Purley United Methodist Church ($10,000) To provide children with access to safe and convenient playground facilities. (Community Impact Fund)

River District Festival  ($12,000) To support festivities and events associated with the River District Festival. (Community Impact Fund)

Southern Area Agency on Aging ($15,000) To provide emergency services to older individuals. (Community Impact Fund)

SPCA of Martinsville/Henry County ($2,500) To purchase two stainless steel sinks. (Community Impact Fund)

Virginia Dental Association Foundation ($2,500) To provide case management for the DDS program in Danville and Pittsylvania County. (Community Impact Fund)

 

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

Blairs Fire & Rescue ($25,000) To purchase compliant Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Danville Area ($10,000) To provide eleven 1.5 hour monthly workshops for youth, parents or volunteers that focus on the prevention of violence.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area ($21,000) To support the continuation and expansion of its STEM programming. (Gamewood Technology Fund)

Caswell County Parish, Inc ($18,000) To provide assistance to families who are threatened with loss of shelter due to catastrophic events.

Caswell Family Medical Center ($20,000) To the Caswell Cancer Resource Fund to deliver support services to residents of Caswell County that have a cancer diagnosis.

Climax Volunteer Fire Department ($3,250) To purchase a high-pressure air lifting bag kit to complement their vehicle extrication equipment.

Community Improvement Council ($11,350) To create a parent education and resource program for the families of children enrolled in the Head Start program.

Danville Church Based Tutorial Program, Inc.  ($10,000) To purchase 20 computers to assist with reading and math skills.

Danville Speech and Hearing Center ($25,000) To provide financial assistance to help cover the cost of speech therapy and supplies for clients that cannot afford them. (Daniel Fund)

Danville Symphony Orchestra ($6,350) To present a series of four live orchestral music concerts for the general public of Danville, Southside Virginia and Piedmont NC (Daniel Fund)

God’s Storehouse ($20,000) To purchase food for the Malcom Huckabee Backpacks Program. (Daniel Fund)

House of Hope ($8,400) To provide 140 backpacks, including essentials, for the area’s homeless citizens. (Daniel Fund)

Just Kids Child Development Center ($10,000) To support the 2018 Summer Camp Program. (Faye Carter Fund) 

Mt. Hermon Volunteer Fire and Rescue ($12,500) To purchase six two-way portable radios specifically made for emergency service workers for mission-controlled communication.

Northern Pittsylvania County Food Center ($20,000) To purchase food from both local markets as well as Feeding America Southwest Virginia.

Providence Fire and Rescue ($20,000) To replace the 1971 wildland/brush fire apparatus.

Yanceyville Volunteer Fire and Rescue ($15,800) To purchase the equipment necessary to complete and place in service an additional first out fire truck.

 

PREVIOUSLY AWARDED GRANTS

The following grants were also recognized but have been previously awarded from donor advised and designated funds:

Agency Emergency Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area

Caswell County Public Library

P. L. Anderson, Jr. Family Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area

First Baptist Church

Free Clinic of Danville

Salvation Army

Autism Education Fund

Averett University

Danville Science Center

For the Children Partners in Prevention Coalition

Pittsylvania County Schools

Robert R. Blackwell and Lick Fork Primitive Baptist Church Fund

Lick Fork Primitive Baptist Church

Board Fund

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

Boys & Girls Clubs Endowment Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area

Gary A. and Sherry M. Carroll “Good for Youth” Fund

Boy Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Mountains Council

Christian Charities Fund

God’s Pit Crew

Grace and Main Fellowship

Transitions Pregnancy Center

James L. Clark and Henrietta Clark Fund

Danville Life Saving Crew and Rescue Squad

Moffett Memorial Baptist Church

Collins ‘Great Outdoors’ Fund

Caswell County Brightleaf Hoedown

City of Danville– Parks and Recreation

Pat & Cathy Daly Family Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area

Philip & Frances Daly Family Fund

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Danville Area

P. Niles and Carol Daly, Jr. Fund

House of Hope

Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund

Averett University

Averett University BSN Nursing Student Scholarship Aid

Danville Community College Educational Foundation

Danville Community College Workforce Success/Student Career Coach Initiative

Danville Community College Educational Foundation-Baseball     Program

Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Danville Pittsylvania Community Services- Board Gang Task Force Program

Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation Ed Steffey Golf Tournament

Danville Symphony Orchestra

Free Clinic of Danville

God’s Pit Crew

House of Hope

United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County

United Way of Greater Houston- Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

Danville Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund

Danville Symphony Orchestra

Davis Family Fund

Averett University

Bassett Memorial United Methodist Church

Danville Pittsylvania Cancer

Free Clinic of Danville

Longwood University

Martinsville Cemetery Fund

Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church

Evans Library Fund

City of Danville – Danville Public Library

Gantsoudes Family Fund

Danville Pittsylvania Cancer

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

Bobby Hawker Memorial Fund

Caswell Family Medical Center

Pittsylvania County Community Action

Holland Fund

Salvation Army

Wayles R. Harrison Memorial Fund

Danville Pittsylvania Cancer

Peter and Jo Ann Howard L’Dor V’Dor Fund

Temple Beth Sholom

Hospice Support Services Fund

Danville Pittsylvania Cancer

Southern Area Agency on Aging

Larry Donald Huskey Memorial Fund

ARC of the Southside

Danville Speech & Hearing

Free Clinic of Danville

Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Plantation

Kang-A-Rhue Children’s Cancer Fund

Danville Pittsylvania Cancer

Keokee Fund

Galileo High School

Pittsylvania County Schools

Sam and Margaret Kushner Fund

Temple Beth Sholom

Alexander Heath Light & Mary Nelson Light Mission Fund

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area

Main Street United Methodist Church Fund

God’s Pit Crew

God’s Storehouse

House of Hope

Salvation Army

Transitions Pregnancy Solutions

Marshall Family Fund

Averett University

Boy Scouts of America, Blue Ridge Mountains Council

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

Danville Community College Educational Foundation

Free Clinic of Danville

God’s Storehouse

Grace Design United Methodist Church

Gideon Miller Cancer Fund

Danville Pittsylvania Cancer

Miller Woodbury Fund

Danville Area Humane Society

Audrey F. Millner Memorial Fund

Chatham Fire Department

Danville Concert Association

Moses & Louise A. Merricks Fund

Mount Cross Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Wayles Harrison Cancer Fund

Morotock Arts and Culture Fund

Averett University

City of Danville– Parks and Recreation

Danville Area Choral Arts Society

Danville Concert Association

Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Danville Symphony Orchestra

Langhorne House

Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Youth Mission Fund

Mt. Hermon Baptist Church

Mary Neil Literacy Fund

Pittsylvania County Literacy Program

B.C. & Annie Lee Owen Fund

Buffalo Baptist Tabernacle

Clarksville Regional Museum

Mecklenburg County Cancer Association

Southside Virginia Community College Nursing Program

Alma Courtney “Sigie” Perkinson Rose Fund

Garden Club of Danville

Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Fund

Pittsylvania County

Rippe Fund for Temple Beth Sholom

Temple Beth Sholom

Virginia Elizabeth “Betsy” Robertson Fund

Community Foundation of the Dan River Region

Rotary Club of Chatham

Boy Scouts of America

Danville Community College Educational Foundation

Claudia Vernon Smith Fund

Caswell Friends of the Library

Cora Taylor Younger Smith Fund

American Indian College Fund

Berea College

United Negro College Fund

Stendig Family Fund

Temple Beth Sholom

Benjamin M. Sugg Fund

Halifax County – Clover Cemetery

John C. Swanson, Jr. Fund

Caswell Friends of the Library

City of Danville– Danville Public Library

Halifax County-South Boston Library

Pittsylvania County Public Library

Urban Bible & Ministry Institute/NCP Fund

New Community of Praise, Inc.

Veterinary Emergency Treatment Fund

Danville Area Humane Society

Veterans Memorial Fund

Veterans Memorial Discretionary Trust

The Wednesday Club Endowment Fund

God’s Pit Crew

Wynne’s Falls Fund

Crossroads Reconciliation Services

Yanceyville United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund

Town of Yanceyville

 

The Community Foundation’s next grant cycle will begin in June for projects to be funded in 2019. 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.

DANVILLE, VA- The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for 48 different scholarships. Area students who are interested may apply online through the Foundation’s web site at www.cfdrr.org. The deadline for all applications is February 28, 2018.

Students who are graduating seniors or former graduates from a high school in Danville or Pittsylvania County, Virginia or Caswell County, North Carolina may apply. Each scholarship may also have specific eligibility criteria that were defined by the donor. The online application system will determine your eligibility for each scholarship.

Last year the Foundation awarded 100 scholarships totaling more than $195,000 to area students. Since its formation in 1996, The Community Foundation has awarded 1,052 scholarships totaling more than $2.3 million.

The Community Foundation is a fully tax-exempt organization. Individuals, businesses or organizations may establish their own scholarship or endowment 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.

 

DANVILLE, VA – Annette Roncaglione has joined the staff at the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region in the new position of Donor Services Manager.

Annette has over 12 years’ experience working with area non-profit organizations and has completed the Duke University Non-Profit Management course. She was born and raised in Martinsville, VA, but upon marrying her husband, Michael, they moved to Gretna and reside there now.

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 more than $34 million and has awarded more than $21 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.

For more information contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884 or visit its web site www.cfdrr.org

DANVILLE, VA –The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region highlighted its continued growth at its Appreciation Luncheon held Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

Debra Dodson, Executive Director, stated, “In this season of thanksgiving, we are so thankful for our more than 4,000 donors that have built a thriving community foundation for our region.”

Since 1996—The Community Foundation has received $11.8 million in bequests and awarded $19.5 million in grants and $2.2 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students!

2017 Highlights

1. Receiving gifts of $1,703,760 from hundreds of donors.
2. Awarding 82 student scholarships of more than $154,000.
3. Awarding grants of $1,313,857 to 186 organizations.
4. Continuing to build the Fund for Halifax County.
5. Convening a quarterly Funders Forum
6. Continuing to sell more than 6,400 engraved bricks for the local Veterans Memorial.
7. Receiving donations on behalf of the new Pittsylvania Animal Shelter – now called the Pittsylvania Pet Center
8. Hosting regional 20th Anniversary Luncheons, with surprise grants to area libraries for their summer reading programs.
9. Adding six New Funds in 2017

• Agency Emergency Fund
• North Main Baptist Church Scholarship Fund
• Community Impact Fund
• Wayne and Nancy Oakes Fund
• Lawrence R. Dabbs Scholarship Fund
• Laurie S. Moran Rotary Fund

The Foundation awarded four summer reading grants of $3,000 to area libraries as part of their 20^th anniversary celebration. Rhonda Griffin with the Gunn Memorial Library in Caswell County shared how the small grant made a large impact.

A special video also recognized the 10th anniversary of the opening of our local Veterans Memorial. This effort was a very successful three-legged partnership – With the City of Danville donating the use of property in Dan Daniel Park and overseeing construction, then the local veterans carefully guiding the design and integrity of the Memorial and finally The Community Foundation serving as a fiscal agent that would sell engraved bricks and accept donations that would ultimately build a debt-free memorial. Donations are now being accepted for the endowment which helps to maintain and improve the Memorial.

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 visit their web site www.cfdrr.org.

Board Members and donors enjoyed The Community Foundation Appreciation Luncheon

DANVILLE, VA- Four area Rotary clubs have joined together to establish the Laurie S. Moran Rotary Service Fund with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. The fund will provide grants to area 501c3 organizations that address one of Rotary’s six focus areas of service:

• Peace and conflict prevention/resolution
• Disease prevention and treatment
• Water and sanitation
• Maternal and child health
• Basic education and literacy
• Economic and community development

Laurie Moran died in June 2017 after a long battle with cancer. She served the community in many roles, most prominently as the President of the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce since January 2002. Her leadership continued on local, regional and national workforce Boards. She was an active member and past president of the Danville-Riverview Rotary Club and served as past Assistant Governor for Area 7 of Rotary International District 7570 and as the District Membership Chair.

“Laurie’s impact on our region is immeasurable – through her professional life and her many civic and personal contributions, she touched so many lives,” said Alexis Ehrhardt, president of the Danville-Riverview Rotary Club. “All four area clubs eagerly came together to create this fund in Laurie’s memory to continue her good work.”

Anyone can also support the Laurie S. Moran Rotary Service Fund. Designated checks should be made to The Community Foundation, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. The Fund’s first community grants will be awarded after one year.

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 $30 million and has awarded more than $21 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.

For more information on the Laurie S. Moran Rotary Service Fund or The Community Foundation, contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884 or visit its web site www.cfdrr.org