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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Please join us for our next NPO CONNECT meeting on December 9th from 10am - noon. We are excited to have Melissa Metcalf Le Roy, President of OnFire Nonprofit Consulting, share her knowledge and teach us how to master effective techniques for successful individual giving efforts.
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CONGRATULATIONS Sustainable Roanoke! You are our final $1,000 November Surprise Grant recipient!
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Today, on #GivingTuesday, we encourage you to consider how you can give back to your community. Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts - whether it is helping a neighbor, sharing a skill or giving to causes important to you, today is an opportunity to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness and share with those in need.
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ATTENTION NONPROFITS! The Winter Grants Cycle closes TODAY at 4PM. Visit www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/ to learn more.
Below is a list of funds that are available as part of the Winter Grants Cycle. There is a separate application for each fund listed.
* The Roanoke Valley Children's Fund
* Elderly Funds
* The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund
* Community Impact Funds
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It's that time of year when we are all thinking about our taxes. If you are looking for ways to be charitable while also reducing your taxable income, a fund at the Community Foundation could provide you with that opportunity. Donor advised funds are a simple, flexible and tax-effective way to dedicate money to charitable giving. Interested in learning more, check out our website or give our knowledgeable staff a call! www.cfwesternva.org/open-a-fund-today-page/ ... See MoreSee Less
CONGRATULATIONS Clean Valley Council and Roanoke Refugee Partnership! You both have nominated and selected to receive November Surprise Grants!
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The Community Foundation's offices will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. ... See MoreSee Less
ATTENTION!!! The Community Foundation's Scholarship Application is NOW open!
If you are a graduating high school senior, current college student, or non-traditional student, you need to visit cfwesternva.org/for-students/ to learn more! The Community Foundation administers over 70 different scholarship funds and awarded over $580,000 to many deserving men and women pursuing their educational dreams last school year.
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For two decades, the Thomas P. and Lewise S. Parsley Fund has awarded over $1.5 million in grants to support specific community concerns that were near and dear to Lewise's heart.
We can also help you leave a legacy that will impact the community for generations to come. Learn more about the Community Foundation here: www.cfwesternva.org. ... See MoreSee Less
ATTENTION NONPROFITS! DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The Winter Grants Cycle deadline has been extended to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 30. Visit www.cfwesternva.org/grant-opportunities/ to learn more.
Below is a list of funds that are available as part of the Winter Grants Cycle. There is a separate application for each fund listed.
* The Roanoke Valley Children's Fund
* Elderly Funds
* The Phalia M. and Guy M. Kinder Fund
* Community Impact Funds
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