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.
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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Attention local non-profits! We are happy to share that The Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children is currently accepting applications. If your organization serves children, we encourage you to check out this grant opportunity:
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Please join us in thanking our local school counselors for connecting children with the support and resources they need to succeed. You are an integral part in our work to build bright futures for Southwest Virginia.
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Join us for a morning of learning and lively discussion on grant opportunities and non-profit needs in our community!
The Community Foundation will be hosting a Grants Seminar on Thursday, February 23rd, from 9:00am - 11:00am at The Jefferson Center.
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Important Reminder! Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is seeking a full-time Stewardship Assistant to join our amazing team. This new, full-time position will play an integral supporting role in the growth, maintenance, stewardship and cultivation of Foundation donors, as well as assisting with the Foundation’s overall administrative efforts. The full job description and position requirements are available at www.cfwesternva.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities ... See MoreSee Less
ATTENTION NONPROFITS! The Family Wellness Grants Cycle is now open. Visit www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/ to learn more.
The Family Wellness grant cycle accepts applications from organizations serving the Roanoke Valley and Martinsville Area. Programs and projects must be focused on providing shelter, clothing, food, and medical assistance (including dental) to the needy.
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Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is seeking a full-time Stewardship Assistant. This new, full-time position will play an integral supporting role in the growth, maintenance, stewardship and cultivation of Foundation donors, as well as assisting with the Foundation’s overall administrative efforts. The full job description and position requirements are available at www.cfwesternva.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities. ... See MoreSee Less
Botetourt Resource Center has provided programs and direct support to seniors for over 20 years. In 2022, the Community Foundation granted $35,000 from the Marion S. and Willie Z. Camp Fund for Eldercare to Botetourt Resource Center to ensure its ability to continue its vital programs and services which foster purpose and well-being for economically vulnerable older adults. With grant funding, the Center was able to offer socialization opportunities, offset the financial burden of utility and medical bills as well as cover the cost of home repairs, such as adding a handicap ramp.
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Our January NPO Connect meeting was hosted by Neely Conner, Director of Carilion Employee Assistance Program. Neely shared her valuable expertise on practicing emotional agility! Click the link below to watch the recording:
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Let us help distract you from the winter blues and turn your thoughts toward spring planting! In 2022, the Community Foundation granted Dan River Basin Association $1,000 from the Community Impact Funds to support its Planting Seeds of Change for Youth initiative. DRBA used this funding, in partnership with Albert Harris Elementary, to create raised bed gardens in the school for students to grow their own vegetables. The students later harvested the veggies and had the opportunity to taste what they had grown.
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In honor and recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Community Foundation offices will be closed.
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