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Thank you to the Rail Yard Dawgs and to all the fans who stopped by our table during Friday's game! We are excited to announce that Tammy Lawfield was our raffle winner and received future game vouchers with an autographed puck. In addition, Tammy selected the Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke as her chosen nonprofit, and The Community Foundation is thrilled to support the organization with a $500 grant! Congratulations! ... See MoreSee Less
The Capacity Building Grant Cycle is now open. The deadline to apply is by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th.
***PLEASE REVIEW THE GRANT CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING
To Learn More: www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/ ... See MoreSee Less
Community Foundation will be recognized as the Nonprofit of the Night at the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs game this Friday, February 27th.
We will have a table on the Concourse during the game where we’ll hand out Foundation swag and hold a FREE raffle. The raffle prize includes:
-A four-pack of vouchers for a future game
-An autographed puck
-A $500 grant made by the Foundation in the winner’s honor to their favorite nonprofit
It will be a great night for hockey and an even better night to support the causes you care about! ... See MoreSee Less
The Presbyterian Community Center has been doing incredible work serving families in southeast Roanoke; from providing a comprehensive after-school program for students in grades 1-12 to supporting families in need with emergency assistance. To help them grow their impact and continue their mission, the Community Foundation is proud to have supported their capital campaign with a $75,000 grant for their new facility!
To learn more visit: www.pccse.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
Financial burdens should be the last thing a family worries about during cancer treatment. The Community Foundation is proud to have supported the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation with a $6,400 grant to assist children and their families undergoing active cancer treatment at Carilion Children's Hospital. This support was made possible by the Camille M. Lownds Charitable Fund and the Roanoke Valley Academy of Medicine Fund.
To learn more visit: www.askccf.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
We understand that a nonprofit’s impact goes beyond the programs it provides—it starts with strong internal systems and operations. That’s why we’re offering capacity-building grants to help organizations enhance their infrastructure and strengthen their ability to fulfill their mission.
The Capacity Building Grant Cycle will open on Monday, March 2nd. The deadline to apply is by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th.
***PLEASE REVIEW THE GRANT CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING
To Learn More: www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/ ... See MoreSee Less
One good deed can change a person's whole day—and sometimes, it’s the small spark they needed to keep going.
Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day!
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Attention Non-Profits! Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia's Community Wellness Grant Cycle will close Thursday, February 19 at 4:00pm. Please don't delay in submitting your proposal if you are interested in applying for funding!
To Learn More: www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/ ... See MoreSee Less
Building stronger communities starts with collaboration! The Rescue Mission of Roanoke, RAM House - Roanoke Area Ministries, and Downtown Roanoke, Inc. are working together to support individuals experiencing homelessness.
Through the Collaborative Transportation Initiative, these three organizations are providing vital transportation services via the RADAR Bus Transit system. The Community Foundation was proud to support this initiative with a $50,000 grant awarded to the Rescue Mission. By working together, these organizations are removing barriers and creating a more connected, supportive path for those in need. ... See MoreSee Less
Say "Hello" to the Foundation's new Program Associate, Chrissy Hannabass!
Chrissy joins the Foundation with two decades of experience serving in nonprofits, most recently as Program Director. She is a graduate of Liberty University and is deeply committed to strengthening the community in meaningful and lasting ways.
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