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Congratulations to Brittany Mills, the first graduate of Virginia’s inaugural Adult High School, the Excel Center!
Brittany’s achievement—earning both her high school diploma and Dental Assistant certification, is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your goals and create new opportunities.
The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is proud to support programs that empower individuals and strengthen our communities. We applaud Goodwill Industries of the Valleys for its leadership through the The Excel Center GIV and Melrose Plaza, creating pathways to education, workforce development, and economic mobility across our region.
Join us in celebrating Brittany’s success and the life-changing impact of Goodwill’s work throughout Virginia!⭐ Congratulations, Brittany! ⭐🎓
Brittany Mills is the first graduate of the first adult high school in Virginia - The Excel Center in Roanoke.
In just one year, Brittany finished the classes that she needed to earn her diploma and graduated with her dental assistant certification. She is one step closer to her goal of becoming a dental hygienist. 🦷
Brittany represents thousands of adults in the Roanoke Valley who have not yet earned their high school diploma. The Excel Center provides those adults with the support they need to get to the graduation stage and turn their tassels. 🎓
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Through our Summer Grant Cycle, we were proud to award $11,000 to support Franklin County Humane Society Planned Pethood & Adoption Center in providing 200 community cat spay/neuter surgeries, rabies vaccinations, and ear tips for outdoor cats in our region.
These three kittens were safely trapped and brought into care, and after months of persistence, their mother was finally trapped, spayed, vaccinated, ear-tipped, and returned to the area she calls home.
Franklin County Humane Society Inc. works to reduce the number of homeless cats and kittens in our community by preventing future litters and helping ease the burden on local shelters and animal control agencies.
To learn more visit: www.plannedpethoodrockymount.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
The Foundation staff and board members were excited to attend VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment Day School’s ribbon-cutting celebration for their new playground!
Through a Foundation grant of $25,350, we were proud to help support this project. Seeing the excitement on the students’ faces as they played on the new playground was truly special. It was clear just how much this playground means to the students, families, and staff, and we were delighted to witness their excitement as they enjoyed this new addition to their school.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of this special milestone—and the sweet treat made the celebration even sweeter!
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Congratulations to Gavin on being awarded a generous scholarship this year! This achievement reflects his hard work and dedication. Join us in congratulating Gavin and wishing him continued success in all future endeavors! ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to Ava on being awarded a generous scholarship this year! This achievement reflects her hard work and dedication. Join us in congratulating Ava and wishing her continued success in all future endeavors! ... See MoreSee Less
Floyd County Historical Society received a $2,700 Summer Grant through the Larry Woodrow Vest Fund to support new uniform display manikins for their 250th Anniversary exhibits featuring historic military uniforms, as well as updates to outdated technology.
The Foundation is proud to support the preservation and sharing of Floyd County’s rich history!
To learn more visit: floydhistoricalsociety.org/exhibits/current-exhibit/ ... See MoreSee Less
Honoring the Legacy of Judy Ison
For Judy Ison, teaching was more than a profession—it was a calling. Throughout her 35-year career as an educator, she inspired generations of students with her patience, humor, wisdom, and unwavering belief in the power of education. She loved mathematics, cherished her students, and devoted her life to helping young people learn and grow.
To honor her memory and continue her impact, the Judy Ison Memorial Fund for Math Education has been established at the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia.
This fund will support mathematics instruction at Patrick County High School and Bassett High School, providing resources, projects, and educational opportunities that enrich learning for students and teachers for years to come.
As family and friends gather to celebrate Judy's life on July 11, those who wish to honor her memory may make a gift to the fund and help continue the work she cared about so deeply.
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Some things don’t change, and they shouldn't. Since the nation’s founding 250 years ago, Americans have stepped up to invest in their communities, help solve the problems their neighbors face, and create a sense of belonging that lasts generations. #generositybuilds
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Our offices are closed today for the holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th. ... See MoreSee Less
Attention Non-profits!
Letter of Intent Process is now open! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; however, organizations may submit only one application per fiscal year.
Non-profits located in and serving the cities of Martinsville, Roanoke and Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities. ... See MoreSee Less