CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2004, CFDRR served as fiscal agent for a new Veterans Memorial. Lawrence McFall steered the project. In the same year, the Veterans Memorial at Dan Daniel Park in Danville was completed. Over 6,500 bricks have been sold. A permanent endowment for the Memorial was created in 2010.
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2007, the Foundation purchased its new office at 541 Loyal Street in Danville. Formerly the Law Office of Brian Turpin, the location offers more than 3,000 square feet of space with multiple offices, two conference rooms, and on-site parking.
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 1999, the Foundation hired its first full-time Executive Director, Debra Dodson. During her 20 years with CFDRR, Debra devoted her time to building a permanent endowment for the region through the generosity of over 4,000 donors. Debra helped the Foundation grow from $10 million in assets in 1999 to over $37 million in assets in 2019.
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 1998, assets of the Faith Home Foundation were gifted to create the donor advised fund, Faith Home Fund. This included the land, buildings, and financial reserves of the former Faith Home orphanage totaling $7.7 million. This brought the Community Foundation’s assets to $8,324,655.
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 1996, the Foundation hired its first part-time Executive Director, Bob Wiles (left). He directed the inception and growth of the Foundation with care, enthusiasm, and dedication. Mr. Wiles was instrumental in attaining over $10 million in assets during his service to the Foundation.
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2015, The RiverBank Fund was created to establish an initiative to protect and enhance the Dan River.
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2008, CFDRR became the fiscal agent for the regional National Fund for Workforce Solutions Collaborative and created the Workforce Solutions Fund. CFDRR accepted local, regional, and national funding on behalf of local workforce development efforts, and returned this funding to the community through grants. This partnership ran through 2015. Danville became a Southern Virginia Certified Work Ready Community, the fifth community to do so in Virginia!
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR would like to thank the 58 guests who celebrated with us at our 25th Anniversary Open House on Sept. 10! The celebration included speakers and spontaneous sharing of stories highlighting CFDRR’s history of impact. CFDRR held a surprise $2,500 grant drawing in recognition of nonprofit organizations that are so vital in helping CFDRR connect donors to the resources and causes important to them and our community. Congratulations to the Virginia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, serving Danville-Pittsylvania County, winner of the drawing! CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign will run until Dec. 31, with the goal of raising $25,000.
Photo credits: Ralph Adams Photography
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
CFDRR’s 25th Anniversary: Celebrating Key Milestones in Our History
In 2008, assets of the Dan River, Inc. Foundation were transferred to create the Dan River Inc. Endowment Fund of The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. Grants from this fund benefit nonprofit organizations in Danville-Pittsylvania County that provide a variety of services, including education, arts and culture, workforce and economic development, literacy and tutoring, and health care.
#cfdrrcelebratingtwentyfiveyears
You’re Invited to CFDRR’s Anniversary Open House!
RSVP here: https://cfdrr25.eventbrite.com
Schedule of Events:
12:15 PM: Cake Cutting and Light Refreshments Served
12:45 PM: Words of Gratitude and Voices of Impact
1:15 PM: Special Grant Drawing
We would love to hear stories of how The Community Foundation has impacted you or your organization! During our Voices of Impact section, you will have the opportunity to share your story with our community of supporters.
You are welcome to drop in and say hello anytime from 12:00-2:00 PM. This is an informal, open-house style celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!
