We could list a dazzling array of facts and figures here about our strong and continued asset growth and our many years of life-changing grant making, but those can be found elsewhere on this site. In this space, our purpose is to simply say we enable generous people like you to easily give back to the community you love. Whether that community is the Roanoke Valley, the Martinsville-Henry County area, the Alleghany Highlands or other parts of Western Virginia, we stand ready to serve you. You will discover that incorporating the community foundation option into your lifetime charitable giving and your estate plans will prove rewarding while being flexible and effective in its execution, tax-wise in its benefits, and permanent in carrying on your philanthropic legacy.
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day! We feel lucky to be able to serve all the beautiful communities in southwest Virginia. Wishing everyone a weekend full of good luck, and if you happen to find a pot of gold, reach out so we can help you set up a charitable fund to continue your legacy of good fortune!
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Wishing everyone a cheerful week ahead! We suggest putting this extra daylight to good use by getting out and about to enjoy our wonderful community.
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Last summer, Blue Ridge Regional Library was awarded a grant from the Martinsville Area Unrestricted Fund and the C. Mead Boxley Fund to construct Parent and Child Workstations.
This type of workstation will assist parents needing internet for uses such as, working from home or education, to have the opportunity to attend to their tasks while also providing their child with a safe space to learn and play.
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A big thank you to all our non-profit partners who attended our Roanoke Grants Seminar last Thursday! Also, congratulations to Boys Home of Virginia and Compress & Shock Foundation for being our two lucky surprise grant recipients drawn at the event.
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The Salvation Army Roanoke’s Family Services Program assists individuals in our community who are facing eviction, utility disconnect, and hunger. In 2022, the Community Foundation awarded a grant of over $12,000 from the Martinsville Area Endowment Fund to support The Salvation Army in meeting the needs of vulnerable families facing a financial crisis.
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Each year, Virginia Children's Theatre puts on a new production focusing on important issues facing middle and high school youth as part of VCT4TEENS, which is an expanded arts education program. In 2022, the Community Foundation supported its production of Apologies with a grant of $10,000 from the A. Anson and Theresa G. Jamison Fund.
APOLOGIES by Brian Kral tells the story of Jennifer, a teenager who tragically takes her own life, leaving friends and family questioning her decision. The play explored mental health and suicide in teens and the unexpected effect it can have on loved ones. VCT4TEENS was a theatre and health education project. Apologies was produced in collaboration with local school districts as well as a coalition of key health agencies and professionals, including Carilion Children’s, Children’s Trust, YOVASO, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, and Tudor House.
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There is still time to register! Local non-profit professionals are invited and encouraged to attend the Community Foundation’s upcoming Grants Seminar. Click the link below to register:
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In 2022, the Community Foundation awarded Local Environmental Agriculture Project - LEAP with $25,000 from the Marion S. and Willie Z. Camp Fund for Eldercare in support of its initiative to expand its mobile market’s service to vulnerable seniors in low income housing.
With the grant funding, LEAP distributed nearly 4,100 vouchers at senior sites throughout our community which enabled participants to purchase nutritious, fresh foods.
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IMPORTANT REMINDER NONPROFITS! The Family Wellness Grant Cycle will be closing this, Friday, February 17th, at 4:00pm! Visit www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/ to submit your application now.
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Don’t miss out on your opportunity to learn more about local grant opportunities and contribute to conversations centered on non-profit needs in our community! Register now to attend the Community Foundation’s upcoming Grants Seminar!
Click the link below to register:
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