FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation has awarded $41,650 in grants to 10 regional nonprofits. This funding supports organizations dedicated to enhancing recreation opportunities, supporting youth programs, and local preservation efforts in the Rappahannock River Region.
The following organizations have received funding in support of their programs:
Recreation Grants:
- Crow’s Nest Research Center – $7,500 to purchase equipment for environmental education and recreational programs.
- Friends of the Rappahannock – $3,000 for stand-up paddles and water tubes to support outdoor environmental programs.
- Special Olympics Virginia, Inc. – $2,500 to provide local athletes with intellectual disabilities opportunities to participate in three sports seasons.
Youth Program Grants:
- A Father’s Legacy, Inc. – $2,000 to support adolescent fathers in developing parenting skills and succeeding in adulthood.
- Fairy Godmother Project – $7,500 for support services for families impacted by pediatric cancer, including gas cards, meals, lawn care, house cleaning, and memberships to the YMCA and AAA.
- Gwyneth’s Gift Foundation – $3,000 to fund hands-only CPR and AED training for youth in the Rappahannock region.
- King George Education Foundation – $3,000 to provide students, teachers, and parents with STEM-based learning opportunities.
- Sensory Theatre Endless Possibilities, Inc. (STEP VA) – $7,500 to support a 2025 summer camp series featuring theater tech, arts, and drum circle camps.
- StoryBook Treasures – $3,000 to expand literacy programs for 180 kindergarten students at Park Ridge Elementary, focusing on children from low-income households.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension - Caroline – $1,650 to support youth campers attending the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center.
The Community Foundation is grateful for the dedication of the Donor Services Committee and the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Advisors in the selection process. Each grant recipient was chosen after an in-depth review of applications, site visits, and interviews to ensure funding would make the greatest impact.
The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund honors the legacy of a man deeply rooted in Virginia’s history and committed to his community. A lifelong Stafford County resident, Green was a businessman, philanthropist, and steward of the land who dedicated his life to giving back. A successful businessman in the lumber industry, Green dedicated his later years to philanthropy—supporting Mary Washington Hospital, preserving family cemeteries, and giving back to local businesses. His most notable gift was 60 acres of land for Duff McDuff Green Memorial Park, ensuring future generations could enjoy the outdoors. His legacy of service and generosity continues through the Fund’s mission to support local nonprofits.
To learn more about our grant programs, contact Casey Hu, Director of Donor Services, at Casey.Hu@cfrrr.org or 540-373-9292. Additional details can be found at www.cfrrr.org
About The Community Foundation The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization managing and distributing charitable giving in the Rappahannock River Region. Committed to the vitality and well-being of the community, the Foundation partners with donors and organizations to support meaningful initiatives that create lasting impact.
For more information, please call (540) 373-9292, email info@chrrr.org or visit www.cfrrr.org.
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