Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Martinsville City, Henry and Patrick County region has everything from breathtaking views of Nature and watersheds to the thrill of NASCAR racing. Long a historical and leading center of both the textile and furniture industry, the communities here are filled with generous people who care deeply about the region, either because of long and deep family roots or having fallen in love with their new hometown after locating here.
Since 2005, The Community Foundation’s office in Martinsville has had the privilege of working closely with individuals, families, and corporations to match donor intent with community needs and opportunities, both to create deeper local impact and to build significant long-term resources through named charitable endowments.
Setting up a charitable fund is a profoundly meaningful way to honor the legacy of a loved one! Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is honored to be able to help so many local families create these special funds which make a difference across our service area and also celebrate the memory of cherished family members.
Learn more, www.cfwesternva.org/open-a-fund-today-page/.
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Thank you notes are always appreciated, but some tug our heart strings more than others, like this patient's artwork. This year, the Earl L. and Ethel Y. Childers Fund of Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia awarded a generous grant to support the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville in updating their out-of-date videography system within their Motion Analysis Lab.
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So much of what we do here at your Community Foundation involves planting seeds of hope for the future. Join us in staying committed to hope and taking steps to ensure a better future for all!
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Grace Network of Martinsville & Henry County received a $5,000 grant from the Community Catalyst Fund to support its Crisis Nutritional Assistance Program.
“With the recent help from the Community Foundation, we are going to be able to feed approximately 100 families that are in crisis and unable to feed their children or themselves. These last two years have been particularly challenging as people faced more stress then they ever imagined with losing jobs, homeschooling and suffering with the illness of the pandemic. But, Grace Network has been here to help and will continue to be here to care for those that are struggling.” – Tracy Hinchcliff, Director
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The Melva P. Jones Fund for Music and Art was established over 25 years ago with the Community Foundation to support creative projects, with a special emphasis on those benefiting the citizens of the Town of Vinton. Melva was a long-time resident of Vinton, and we are proud to have supported the recent Vinton Dogwood Festival with a grant contribution from this fund which honors her local legacy.
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Join us in wishing Kathy Mattox a very happy retirement! Kathy has been with the Community Foundation for almost 10 years as our Administrative Assistant.
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Spending time in nature has been proven to have many health benefits. Last year, Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia provided a grant of over $8,000 from the Community Catalyst Fund to support the Dan River Basin Association in creating the Riverside Family Area. This project is currently being built along the South Martinsville Dam River Access area and will provide opportunities for outdoor recreation to community members in the Martinsville region.
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Free Clinic of Franklin County Inc provides vital healthcare services to uninsured and under insured individuals and families in their community. Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia is proud to have been able support their mission with a $25,000 grant from the Polly and Bill Armistead Fund and Community Catalyst Fund. This grant award was designated to ensuring that there was never a lapse in services provided to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Charitable giving is a great way to pass family values onto future generations and can create an atmosphere of generosity and kindness, but it does take some careful attention and work. Curious about how Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia can help your family make a meaningful impact on the causes important to you?
Learn more: www.cfwesternva.org/leave-a-legacy/
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Don't forget to register for the May NPO Connect meeting, set to be held next Thursday via Zoom from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Melissa Le Roy will be sharing insight into how to make your storytelling a truly effective tool in raising awareness and gaining support for your organization's mission!
To register and learn more:
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