Author: Linzy Browne

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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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