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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…
Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for $10,000 Youth in Philanthropy Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, Ph.D., CEO The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region 540.373.9292 x120 www.cfrrr.org FREDERICKSBURG, VA (June 15, 2026) – The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region is now accepting applications for its 2026 Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grant, a $10,000 funding opportunity awarded annually by local…
The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund (Amazon Fund) Continues to Create Opportunity for Local Youth and Outdoor Access The power of community giving often shines brightest through the lives it changes. In the winter of 2025, high school students participating…
Investing in Strength, Creating Lasting Impact
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 At The Community Foundation, we believe that when women and girls are empowered, entire communities thrive. The Women & Girls Fund is more than a charitable fund. It is a growing movement of women and community members coming together to…
Community-Led Giving in Action: Women & Girls Fund Members Award $50,000 to Healthy Families Rappahannock Area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dr. Jamee Rodgers, CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 Fredericksburg, VA – The Community Foundation proudly hosted its 2026 Women & Girls Fund Live Ballot Event on May 7, 2026, at Gari Melchers Home & Studio. The evening brought together Women & Girls Fund members to hear presentations from…
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