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Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund Announces $350,000 in Grants to Support Local Nonprofits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community Foundation 540-373-9292 x120 Fredericksburg Region, VA (August 18, 2026) — Amazon, in partnership with The Community Foundation, is continuing its investment in communities across the Rappahannock region with the 2026 Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund, which will award a total of $350,000 in grants…
Give to Education. Receive a 65% Virginia Tax Credit.
The Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits (EISTC) program gives individuals and businesses an opportunity to support scholarships for students in need while receiving a 65% Virginia state tax credit for every dollar donated. Through the program, donations to The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region support scholarships for low-income pre-kindergarten and K-12 students…
Ring in the Holidays 2026
Ring in the Holidays 2026 A Little Magic. A Lot of Good. The Community Foundation’s annual Ring in the Holidays has become a cherished tradition, bringing our community together to celebrate the season while supporting the Foundation’s mission. Proceeds from this signature event provide essential operating support that helps strengthen our region through philanthropy, nonprofit…
A Place to Find Peace: Ars Moriendi Services is Changing the Way Our Community Experiences End of Life
Death is the one journey every person will eventually take, yet it remains one of the least talked about experiences in our lives. For many families across the Fredericksburg region, the final chapter of life is often marked not only by grief, but by impossible decisions, overwhelming caregiving responsibilities, and a lack of resources that…
The Leumas Cares - Stephanie Myers Domestic Violence Victim Support Fund Supports Youth Impacted by Domestic Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, Ph.D., CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 Stephanie Myers was a devoted mother, a beloved daughter and sister, and someone whose life touched many people in the Fredericksburg region. In honoring Stephanie’s life, the Leumas Cares – Stephanie Myers Domestic Violence Victim Support Fund was established by…
The Community Foundation Celebrates 2026 Scholarship Recipients and Awards $289,458.51 in Support to Local Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 FREDERICKSBURG, VA – On Sunday, June 14, 72 local students were honored during The Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Reception held at Stevenson Ridge in Spotsylvania County. Surrounded by family members, donors, scholarship fund representatives, and community leaders. The 2026 scholarship…
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