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Autism Education Fund awards $25,000 in grants
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is pleased to report that Averett University, Danville Science Center, For the Children Partners in Prevention Coalition, Inc., Halifax County Public Schools, and Pittsylvania County Schools have been approved to receive grants from their Autism Education Fund. This Fund was created with the proceeds raised from the
Dan River Autism Awareness 5k.
The goals of the event are to raise autism awareness, to build community support for those affected by autism, and to fundraise for the Autism Education Fund.
To view a complete list of grants awarded from the Autism Education Award this year, click here.
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Agency Emergency Fund Available
The Agency Emergency Fund offers assistance on a one-time basis to Danville/Pittsylvania County/Caswell County/Halifax County nonprofit agencies which have prior grant experience with The Community Foundation. Agency Emergency Fund grants can be awarded for up to $25,000 no more than once in a five-year period.
To initiate a request, an agency representative should contact The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region and provide an initial explanation of the emergency situation. If the situation is considered to potentially meet an emergency grant criteria, the agency is invited to submit a proposal.
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Keokee Fund grants awarded to schools
The Keokee Fund has awarded grants to Pittsylvania County STEM Academy and Bonner Middle School.
The STEM Academy received $1,200 to purchase four microscopes for the 8th grade gifted students who will be conducting a thorough scientific investigation
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Bonner Middle School received $846 to
allow gifted 7th grade students an opportunity to make real life connections to World War II by taking a field trip to The D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia.
The Keokee Fund's purpose is to support the education of academically gifted students.
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Help support the Pittsylvania County
Animal Shelter Fund
Special naming opportunities and brick sales are now available to allow a variety of ways to support the new Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter being constructed on Route 29 in Blairs.
Now you can support the new Animal Shelter, while also honoring the memory of a beloved pet, commemorating a special occasion or proclaiming your love and support of animals in need. A variety of giving opportunities are available here.
Personalized Bricks may also be ordered to celebrate or memorialize your most important people, pets and dates for years to come. Each engraved brick will be a visible part of the main entrance and garden area. Engraved bricks may be ordered in two sizes:
4"x8" bricks - $100
8"x8" bricks - $200
Brick order forms are available here or by calling The Community Foundation at 434-793-3663.
General donations may also be given to the
Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter Endowment Fund to support continuing animal care and services at the Shelter - emergency vet care, spay and neuter services, food, transportation, etc.
Any of the above tax deductible gifts may be designated for the Pittsylvania County Animal Shelter through The Community Foundation, 541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541. Online gifts can be made by clicking the "Please Donate" button below. A portion of every donation will go to provide long-term support for the shelter.
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20th Anniversary Luncheon for Pittsylvania County Held at Reid Street Gallery
A surprise grant of $3,000 was awarded to Pittsylvania County Library/PPL Foundation by The Community Foundation at an April 27 luncheon for Chatham area supporters, grant recipients, and potential donors at Reid Street Gallery. The grant is in honor of the Foundation's 20th anniversary and will be used to enhance the 2017 Summer Reading Programs and expand the theme of "reading by design" with four new Maker Space or Creation Stations for each of the Pittsylvania County libraries.
Pittsylvania County has received more than $8 million in grants and scholarships from The Community Foundation since it began in 1996. The complete listing of grants was shared. Information was also shared about the online grant cycle for nonprofit organizations which will open in early June.
For more information about the special 20th Anniversary Luncheon,
click here.
Angeles Atkinson, Distribution Committee Chair, presents a grant to Lisa Tuite, Pittsylvania Library Director
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Reminder!
~The Danville Symphony Endowment Fund has received a promise of a dollar-to-dollar match for contributions up to $5,000 until June 30, 2017.
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