(DANVILLE, VA) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting applications for 46 different scholarships. Area students who are interested may apply online through the Foundation’s web site here. The deadline for all applications is February 27, 2017.
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 86 scholarships totaling more than $160,000 to area students. Since its formation in 1996, The Community Foundation has awarded 952 scholarships totaling more than $2.1 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 –The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region highlighted “20 Years of Impact” at its Anniversary Luncheon held Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
Founder Whitt Clement returned to share a few words of reflection on convening a group of regional leaders to begin the first community foundation serving the Danville area.
Special recognition’s were also given to Bob Wiles, the Foundation’s first director; founding Board members; as well as all past presidents of The Community Foundation.
Debra Dodson, Executive Director, stated, “What a great day for our region! Just imagine all the great work that would never have been done if these early visionaries had not stepped forward to start a community foundation 20 years ago. And just imagine how many lives will be touched year after year because we now have a strong and vibrant community foundation to offer personalized philanthropy to more than 3,000 donors from across the country!”
Some highlights of The Community Foundation’s impact since its formation in 1996 include: –
1996—Incorporated as the DPC Community Foundation
2004—Name changed to The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
2004—Agreed to serve as fiscal agent for the Veterans Memorial
2007— First met National Standards for Community Foundations accreditation
2015—Started the RiverBank Fund initiative
2016—Partnered with Pittsylvania County to receive donations on behalf of the new Animal Shelter
Since 1996—The Community Foundation has received $11.5 million in bequests and awarded $18.3 million in grants and $2.1 million in scholarships to 952 students!
2016 Highlights
Donors continued to add to the Foundation, bringing total assets to $29,366,999 as of June 30, 2015 – (which now have grown to $30,498,274 as of September 30!)
Other highlights for the year include:
- Receiving gifts of $1,910,361 from hundreds of donors.
- Awarding 80 student scholarships of more than $153,000.
- Awarding grants of $1,113,242 to 163
- Continuing to build the RiverBank Fund.
- Continuing to build the Fund for Halifax County.
- Continuing to sell more than 6,300 engraved bricks for the local Veterans Memorial.
- Entering into a new partnership with Pittsylvania County to receive donations on behalf of the new Animal Shelter.
- Beginning a Legacy Society to recognize individuals who designate a gift to The Community Foundation through a will, trust, retirement plan beneficiary or other planned gift.
- Donors started nine new funds, bringing the total of funds to more than 130:
- Mary Cahill Historic Preservation Fund
- Agency Emergency Fund
- Nancy Flippen Fund
- Sam and Margaret Kushner Fund
- Robert R. Blackwell & Lick Fork Primitive Baptist Church of Rockingham County, N.C. Fund
- Danville Lions Foundation Scholarship Fund
- North Main Baptist Church Scholarship Fund
- Elizabeth Whitlow Reith Price – RN Whitlow Family Nursing Scholarship Fund
- Yanceyville Methodist Church Cemetery Fund
The Foundation also unveiled a new logo (shown on this news release) and featured a brief video of testimonials by donors, grant recipients and scholarship students.
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.
September 1, 2016 (Danville, VA) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is now accepting donations to support enhancements and possible expansions to the new Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter being constructed on Route 29 in Blairs.
Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Fund
The Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Fund was opened in 2008 by a private donor with The Community Foundation to benefit the Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter and encourage the construction of a new shelter. Several grants have been made to the County and the local SPCA chapter from the Fund.
In August, 2016, the Pittsylvania Board of Supervisors approved entering into a new agreement with The Community Foundation to accept new pass-through donations into the Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Fund to support short and long-term enhancements and possible expansions to the new Shelter. The new shelter will provide significant improvements for the care of unclaimed dogs and cats as well as more visible and easier access for area citizens interested in adoption. The current Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter has had repeated violations due to inability to clean and dry the floors properly, which leads to diseases being spread between the animals.
The Board of Supervisors awarded the bid for the Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter to Blair Construction, with two alternates for a total construction cost of $3.24 million. The two alternates are acoustical panels, to cut down on noise, and a small addition to the north side of the building, which adds $94,000 to the base bid of $3.14 million.
Other alternatives that were cut from the bid but may be added if sufficient funds are raised through The Community Foundation include:
• Real Life/Visitation Addition
• Livestock Shelter
• Matching Veneer Siding
Donors may also be given special naming opportunities throughout the project.
Area donors have already created several other animal welfare funds with The Community Foundation, including the Veterinary Emergency Treatment Fund (V.E.T. Fund), Animal Welfare Fund and the Irving H. and Louise Hambrick Scarce Animal Welfare Fund. Anyone can donate to the any of these funds or start their own fund.
How to Give
Animal lovers who wish to support the Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Fund can send donations to The Community Foundation, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. Online credit card gifts can be made here. Please designate the Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Fund for your gift.
In addition to monetary donations, the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region also considers donations of property and other assets. These donations can often relieve tax burdens for those who donate, their estates or their heirs. Our professional advisors will work with you to find the best options available for maximizing your gift’s value.
Appreciated Property – Gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate can result in dual tax benefits; the full value of the assets are usually deductible, with no capital gains tax paid on the appreciation.
Wills – A will bequest made to the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is deductible for federal estate tax purposes and may result in additional savings on state inheritance and estate taxes.
IRAs – Donors who are 70 ½ or more may gift funds directly from their IRA to The Community Foundation. Others can make the Foundation a beneficiary. In both cases, such gifts may eliminate significant income-tax liabilities for the estate.
Life Insurance – A life insurance gift, through a new or existing policy, offers a cost-effective way to make a significant gift to the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region.
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, 501c3 public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area. The Foundation services a region from Martinsville/Henry County through Danville/Pittsylvania County to South Boston/Halifax County, including Caswell County and the neighboring North Carolina counties.
September 1, 2016 (Danville, VA) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announces that it has developed an Agency Emergency Fund as part of its “20 Years of Impact” Celebration. The Fund will offer assistance on a one-time basis to Danville/Pittsylvania County/Caswell County/Halifax County nonprofit agencies which have prior grant experience with The Community Foundation. Agency Emergency Fund grants can be awarded for up to $25,000 no more than once in a five-year period.
Agency Emergency Fund Program Details
Emergency grant requests will only be considered by the Foundation if it is determined that:
- 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.
Requests may be submitted at any time by a nonprofit 501(c)3 agency located in and serving Dan River Region citizens. There are no deadlines for Agency Emergency Fund grants, requests can be submitted at any time. A total of $25,000 will be available annually to area nonprofits.
To initiate a request, an agency representative should contact CFDRR and provide an initial explanation of the emergency situation. If the situation is considered to potentially meet the emergency grant criteria, the agency is invited to submit a formal proposal.
Proposals should be submitted in electronic format and should include a completed CFDRR grant cover sheet (download the cover sheet here), proposal narrative, budget and all attachments in one PDF file. To view full details on eligibility, selection criteria, and application procedures click here.
If granted the Agency Emergency Fund, the nonprofit agency will have a report due one month after the funds have been expended or three months after the grant is awarded, whichever is earlier. Access the Grant Report Form here.
For more information or to discuss a proposal, please contact:
Morgan Epstein
Program Officer
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
Tel: 434-793-0884
Email: morgan@cfdrr.org
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, 501(c)3 public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area. The Foundation services a region from Martinsville/Henry County through Danville/Pittsylvania County to South Boston/Halifax County, including Caswell County and the neighboring North Carolina counties.
(DANVILLE, VA) – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is currently accepting grant applications from 501(c) 3 charitable organizations serving Halifax County. Applications must be submitted online through the Foundation’s web site www.cfdrr.org. The deadline for all applications is September 30, 2016. One or two grants are typically awarded of $1,000 or less per cycle.
The Halifax County Advisory Committee will review the applications and recommend which organizations will be awarded later this year.
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. Major General Carroll Thackston presented the Foundation with the first gift for The Fund for Halifax County in 2010. Thackston served on the Community Foundation Board of Directors for six years. Other Halifax County representatives have also served on the Foundation’s Board. Logan Young just retired after six years on the Foundation’s Board and Finance Committee and William Kelehar is currently serving on the Board.
Several other funds with The Community Foundation also benefit Halifax County.
• The South Boston Medical Fund was created with The Community Foundation in 2011 to support indigent care in Halifax County and general Halifax County charitable causes.
• Benjamin M. Sugg established a fund in 2000 to provide annual grants to the Clover Cemetery.
• The Gideon Miller Cancer Fund was endowed in 2014 and recently awarded first grants to organizations that assist cancer patients and their families in Danville, Pittsylvania County and Halifax County.
• The RiverBank Fund recently awarded two of its first grants to Halifax County Department of Tourism and the Roanoke River Basin Association for projects in Virginia and North Carolina earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River.
The Community Foundation continues to encourage donations of all sizes and types to help build The Fund for Halifax County or any of these other funds. Checks should be made to The Community Foundation, with the fund specified, and mailed to 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. Online gifts can be made at www.cfdrr.org. Gifts of stock, life insurance, and personal property can be accepted, as well as will bequests.
The Community Foundation has made over $1,000,000 in grants to Halifax County organizations 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.
The Community Foundation is a public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders to meet a variety of social, educational, cultural and other charitable needs in the Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County area, as well as Halifax County and Northern North Carolina.
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. Organizations interested in receiving more information should contact The Community Foundation office at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541, (434) 793-0884 or visit www.cfdrr.org.
August 1, 2016 – DANVILLE, VA – The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region announced today online grant applications are now open for a second round of RiverBank Fund grants. The Fund was established in 2014 to gather donations earmarked for the protection and revitalizion of the Dan River.
Grant applications must be completed online here from August 1 – September 15, 2016. 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:
- Responsibly address water quality for regional residents and companies.
- Encourage new development that ecologically features the River.
- Improve the cleanliness of the River and the Basin and help protect it from environmental threats.
- Increase access to the River for family-friendly sports, recreation and entertainment.
- Effectively promote the River to build regional pride and encourage tourism.
A regional advisory committee is helping to guide the development of the fund and the strategic disbursement of grant funds.
Donations to the RiverBank Fund are still 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 is currently accepting applications for the competitive grant cycle. Area non-profits serving Danville/Pittsylvania County, Virginia and Caswell County, North Carolina, with a current 501(c)3 are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online through the Foundation’s web site www.cfdrr.org. The deadline for all applications is August 8, 2016.
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.
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.
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region has awarded 82 scholarships totaling more than $156,000 to area students. Presentations from 39 different scholarship funds within The Community Foundation were made at a scholarship reception held June 5, 2016 at The Community Center in Chatham. The Community Foundation has awarded 950 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 (Averett University) received $660.
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. Nicholas Collins (Dan River High School) received $930.
The Bennett-Bushnell-Jones-Kaufmann Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to second-year nursing students at Danville Community College. Emily Pleasant (Danville Community College) received $1,430.
The Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship was established in 2012 in memory of Deputy Sherriff Frankie Lynn Betterton who was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on May 17, 2002. The scholarship is for Danville/Pittsylvania residents who have a financial need and who are pursuing a law enforcement career. Adam Brown (Danville Community College) received $725.
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 $2,240 each were awarded to Keona Guy (Radford University) and Erika Dodson (James Madison University).
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 (Campbell University) received $1,500.
The John Watson Daniel Scholarship was established by the JWD Retirement Club in 1997. A scholarship in the amount of $700 was presented to Bailey Gray (Bartlett Yancey High School).
The Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. Scholarship was established in 2014 in memory of Steven Bruce Daniels, Jr. This scholarship is for Danville, Pittsylvania or Caswell county graduates attending either NC State University or Virginia Tech and plans for studying in the field of agriculture (primary) or with a high school varsity athletics background (secondary). Brent Jones (Bartlett Yancey High School) received $1,000.
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 – Caleb Koch (Galileo Magnet High School), Wilber McLaughlin (Galileo Magnet High School), Alexandra Reddy (Galileo Magnet High School), Steven Black (GWHS) and Asher Caplan (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 $1,400 each were awarded to Hao Da (GWHS), Hannah Dewberry (Campbell University), Claire Gray (Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy), Emily Hilton (Radford University), Elizabeth McBride (Averett University), Ashlee Pickrel (Lynchburg College), Humza Qazi (Chatham High School), Krystal Owusu (GWHS).
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 – Christene Buchanan (Chatham High School), Melinda Jisel Espinoza (University of Virginia), Sierra Franklin (Liberty University), Domitilo Gomez (University of Virginia), Danielle Jeffers (Virginia Tech), Makenna Jones (Virginia Tech), Ram Leandro Madejas (University of Virginia), Jonathan McCain (UNC Chapel Hill), 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 (DRMC School of Health Professions) received $800.
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 Caleb Koch (Galileo Magnet High School) in the amount of $680.
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 (Salem College) received $1,000.
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 (Pace University) received $1,680.
The Gantsoudes Scholarship was established in 2008 to benefit George Washington High School students attending college in Virginia or North Carolina. Steven Black (GWHS) received $1,440.
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 Landon Holley (Virginia Tech), Hannah Ricketts (Virginia Tech), and Joseph Snead (Virginia Tech), Erica Watson (Tunstall High School). Each received $3,300.
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 $760.
The John B. Grubb Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Mr. Grubb to benefit Danville and Pittsylvania County Public School graduates. Wilbur McLaughlin (Galileo Magnet High School) received $680.
The Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship was established in 2015. The scholarship is for local African American students with a preference for those studying business or with an entrepreneurial interest. Neriah Ray-Saunders (GWHS) received $600.
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 $1,400.
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 (Johns Hopkins University) received $3,440.
The Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship recognizes outstanding drama students in the Danville Public Schools. Caroline Tucker (GWHS) received $975.
The Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred “Mickey” Hayes Scholarship was established in 2013 to provide scholarships for Danville-Pittsylvania graduates studying art. Kelsey Edwards (Averett University) received $2,600.
The Eliza Patterson Hines Memorial Scholarship was established in 2014 to support local graduates pursuing a career in teaching, preferably in grades 1-7. Samantha Shelton (Radford University) received $1,230.
The Hokie Bird Scholarship was established in 2013 to support Danville-Pittsylvania County graduates attending Virginia Tech. Michael Adkins (Chatham High School) received $960.
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 (Virginia Tech) received $1,770.
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 $1,500 – Caroline Davis (Westover Christian Academy), Angela High (Danville Community College), Tyler Martin (Tunstall High School), Noah Mayhew (GWHS).
Three scholarships totaling $4,500 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 Phillip Ashby, Nichelle Foisy, and Bethany Hall.
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 $800.
The Arnold B. Porter & Elizabeth J. Porter Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are members of Fairview United Methodist Church. Kaitlyn Sage (Tunstall High School) and Morgan Tucker (James Madison University) each received $1,350.
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. Alysha Walker (Dan River High School) was awarded $3,000.
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. Hao Da (GWHS) received $3,000.
Ten 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 Joshua Arthur, Leah Brooks, Shaundre Chambers, Vinita Cunningham, Erika Davis, Elisabeth Goad, Shana Martin, Heath Pierce, Cassidy Pruitt, and Lauren Rowland.
A scholarship in the amount of $2,200 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 Haley Hall (Tunstall 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 (North Carolina State University) received $1,075.
The Percy and Velna Scearce Scholarship was created in 2001 to benefit area students. Dylan Mitchell (Liberty University) received $1,375.
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 $2,450 scholarship was awarded to Martin Gomez (Old Dominion University).
The Eileen and Joseph Stendig Scholarship was created in 2005 to benefit area students. Ishmale Davis (GWHS) was awarded $1,930.
The Louise P. Surles Scholarship supports area students who attend the University of Virginia. Hannah Barker (Tunstall High School) was awarded $2,600.
The Florence P. Wagner and Jennie Lee Wagner Scholarship was established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Pittsylvania County high school graduates. Kayla Hill (Tunstall High School) was awarded $1,100.
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) received $3,100.
The Woodlawn Academy Scholarship was established in 2014 to provide scholarships for former Woodlawn Academy students and immediate family of former students. Lauren Oakes (James Madison University) received $3,560.
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 www.cfdrr.org, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.
On April 14th it was announced that The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (CFDRR) will receive a second $250,000 gift from Duke Energy in support of the RiverBank Fund earmarked for the protection and revitalization of the Dan River.
(l. to r.) Representing The Community Foundation’s RiverBank Fund – Debra Dodson, Executive Director, Gerald Adcock, Board Vice President and Peter Howard, Board President. Representing Duke Energy David Fountain, North Carolina President, and Davis Montgomery, District Manager.
The announcement was one of several gifts announced by Duke from their Water Resources Fund. The Rockingham County Community Foundation will also receive a second round of funding.
The RiverBank Fund is a special initiative to celebrate and revitalize the Dan and to offer the long-term care and appreciation the River deserves. Long-term support is still being sought from residents and businesses from Patrick, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg counties (VA) and Stokes, Caswell, Rockingham counties (NC), as well as the City of Danville and beyond, who want the Dan River and its tributaries to thrive. Donations may be made online at www.riverbankfund.org.
The Community Foundation is currently managing eight grant awards totaling $237,500 from the RiverBank Fund. This new Duke Energy gift will allow for a second round of grant applications to open this summer.
Eligible grant programs will have to address at least one of the five focus areas:
- Responsibly address water quality for regional residents and companies.
- Encourage new development that ecologically features the River.
- Improve the cleanliness of the River and the Basin and help protect it from environmental threats.
- Increase access to the River for family-friendly sports, recreation and entertainment.
- Effectively promote the River to build regional pride and encourage tourism.
(l. to r.) David Fountain, North Carolina President Duke Energy; Debra Dodson, Executive Director The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region; Ben Tucker, President Rockingham County Community Foundation; Davis Montgomery, District Manager Duke Energy.
A regional advisory committee has been formed to help guide the development of the fund and the strategic disbursement of grant funds.
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 office can be reached at 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA, 24541, (434) 793-0884 or at www.cfdrr.org or www.RiverBankFund.org
The Danville Lions Foundation presented two generous donations to The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region and Boys & Girls Clubs of Danville Area.
The Danville Lions Foundation Scholarship is being established with The Community Foundation. Scholarship applications will be accepted next year for Danville-Pittsylvania and Caswell County High School graduates who are pursuing a health-related profession, with a preference for those in a graduate level of study, especially those studying sight and speech/hearing professions.
The Boys & Girls Clubs donation will help to recover their gym flooring in order to prevent accidents and encourage more activity.
The Danville Lions Foundation is a recipient of the E. Stuart James Grant Trust administered by American National Bank.
L.to R. – Wayne Johnson, Briggs Bauman, Tammy Warren, Debra Dodson, Faith Stamps, Dave Clark and Lew Adams.