Welcome to Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia!

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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Nonprofits are essential to the vitality of our community – the place we all call home. Each organization provides important and very challenging work daily…

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As the Community Foundation has grown over the years, we have increasingly expanded our services to different components of the philanthropic landscape…

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Many individuals choose to create a charitable legacy through a planned or estate gift. When you make a commitment to strengthen your community, today or in the future…

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Exciting News! The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Application is now open! Are you a high school senior, current college student, or non-traditional student looking to fund your educational dreams? Explore over 80 unique scholarships and join last year’s recipients who were awarded over $775,000 in scholarships! Visit cfwesternva.org/for-students/ to learn more. Please LIKE and SHARE to spread the word—let’s ensure no one misses this life-changing opportunity! ... See MoreSee Less

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Exciting News! The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Application is now open! Are you a high school senior, current college student, or non-traditional student looking to fund your educational dreams? Explore over 80 unique scholarships and join last year’s recipients who were awarded over $775,000 in scholarships! Visit cfwesternva.org/for-students/  to learn more. Please LIKE and SHARE to spread the word—let’s ensure no one misses this life-changing opportunity!

Attention Non-Profits! The Community Foundation's Winter Grant Cycle opens today. For more information, visit our website at www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/. ... See MoreSee Less

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Attention Non-Profits! The Community Foundations Winter Grant Cycle opens today. For more information, visit our website at www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/.

Happy Halloween, everyone!

Let's carve pumpkins, dress up in spooky costumes, and indulge in sweet treats. Remember to stay safe while trick-or-treating! May your night be filled with frights and delights. Wishing you a bewitching Halloween full of fun and laughter!

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Happy Halloween, everyone! 

Lets carve pumpkins, dress up in spooky costumes, and indulge in sweet treats. Remember to stay safe while trick-or-treating! May your night be filled with frights and delights. Wishing you a bewitching Halloween full of fun and laughter!

#HappyHalloween #TrickOrTreat

CONGRATULATIONS!

Special Olympics Virginia - Southwest Region was the recipient of a $4,500 grant out of the A. Anson and Theresa G. Jamison Fund to support Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programming in our local schools. The UCS model aims to promote social inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities through inclusive activities. In addition, the program provides classroom and community experiences that reduce bullying and exclusion, increase school safety, combat stereotypes and engage young people in activities that lead to improved behaviors and school climates.

To learn more visit www.specialolympicsva.org/
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CONGRATULATIONS!

Special Olympics Virginia - Southwest Region was the recipient of a $4,500 grant out of the A. Anson and Theresa G. Jamison Fund to support Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programming in our local schools. The UCS model aims to promote social inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities through inclusive activities. In addition, the program provides classroom and community experiences that reduce bullying and exclusion, increase school safety, combat stereotypes and engage young people in activities that lead to improved behaviors and school climates.

To learn more visit https://www.specialolympicsva.org/

Attention Non-Profits! Mark your calendars! The Community Foundation's Winter Grant Cycle opens on Friday, November 1st. For more information, visit our website at www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/. ... See MoreSee Less

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Attention Non-Profits! Mark your calendars! The Community Foundations Winter Grant Cycle opens on Friday, November 1st. For more information, visit our website at www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/.

REMINDER: Join us for our upcoming NPO CONNECT workshop on October 28th!

Just like humans, organizations go through various stages, each with unique challenges and opportunities. In this interactive workshop, explore the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework and its benefits. Learn why aligning programs, management, governance, resources, and systems is crucial for your organization’s success.

Don't miss this opportunity to take your organization to the next level! Whether you're starting out or looking to optimize your operations, this workshop is for you. Reserve your spot today and empower your organization for future success.

Register here: ow.ly/cHRl50TIXhj
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REMINDER: Join us for our upcoming NPO CONNECT workshop on October 28th!

Just like humans, organizations go through various stages, each with unique challenges and opportunities. In this interactive workshop, explore the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework and its benefits. Learn why aligning programs, management, governance, resources, and systems is crucial for your organization’s success.

Dont miss this opportunity to take your organization to the next level! Whether youre starting out or looking to optimize your operations, this workshop is for you. Reserve your spot today and empower your organization for future success.

Register here: https://ow.ly/cHRl50TIXhj

CONGRATULATIONS!

Spencer Penn Centre was the recipient of a $1,000 from the Community Impact Funds to help pay for a facilitator for its Summer Camp. This camp served just under 100 students and families this past summer. Students attending camp this year ranged in age from 5 years old to 16 years old, and were from a variety of backgrounds, races, and income levels.

To learn more visit thecentreatspencerpenn.com/
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CONGRATULATIONS!

Spencer Penn Centre was the recipient of a $1,000 from the Community Impact Funds to help pay for a facilitator for its Summer Camp. This camp served just under 100 students and families this past summer. Students attending camp this year ranged in age from 5 years old to 16 years old, and were from a variety of backgrounds, races, and income levels. 

To learn more visit https://thecentreatspencerpenn.com/

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Presbyterian Community Center was the recipient of $25,000 to support its Pathways for Youth program. This program provides daily after-school academic, social, and mental health support designed to keep southeast Roanoke's low-income at-risk students enrolled in school and ensure graduation from high school.

To learn more visit www.pccse.org/
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Presbyterian Community Center was the recipient of $25,000 to support its Pathways for Youth program. This program provides daily after-school academic, social, and mental health support designed to keep southeast Roanokes low-income at-risk students enrolled in school and ensure graduation from high school.

To learn more visit https://www.pccse.org/

Join us for our upcoming NPO CONNECT workshop on October 28th!

Just like humans, organizations go through various stages, each with unique challenges and opportunities. In this interactive workshop, explore the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework and its benefits. Learn why aligning programs, management, governance, resources, and systems is crucial for your organization’s success.

Don't miss this opportunity to take your organization to the next level! Whether you're starting out or looking to optimize your operations, this workshop is for you. Reserve your spot today and empower your organization for future success.
... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago
Join us for our upcoming NPO CONNECT workshop on October 28th!

Just like humans, organizations go through various stages, each with unique challenges and opportunities. In this interactive workshop, explore the Nonprofit Lifecycles framework and its benefits. Learn why aligning programs, management, governance, resources, and systems is crucial for your organization’s success.

Dont miss this opportunity to take your organization to the next level! Whether youre starting out or looking to optimize your operations, this workshop is for you. Reserve your spot today and empower your organization for future success.

📢 Attention Non-Profits!

The Community Foundation's Letter of Intent Process for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is now open! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but remember, each organization can submit only one application per fiscal year.

Non-profits located in and serving Martinsville, Roanoke, Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke are encouraged to apply. Don't miss this opportunity!
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4 weeks ago
📢 Attention Non-Profits!

The Community Foundations Letter of Intent Process for the 2024-2025 fiscal year is now open! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but remember, each organization can submit only one application per fiscal year.

Non-profits located in and serving Martinsville, Roanoke, Salem, and the counties of Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Roanoke are encouraged to apply. Dont miss this opportunity!
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