Tag: Good News From Grantees

Good News from Grantees is a collection of stories about the impact generous donors can have when they give to charity through a fund at The Community Foundation. Click here to learn more about establishing a fund at the foundation. Click here to apply for a grant.

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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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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Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Awards Grants to Advance Preservation, Youth Development, and Community Wellbeing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dr. Jamee Rodgers, CEO The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region 540-373-9292 x120 FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region is proud to announce the latest round of grants from the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund, supporting nonprofit organizations working in historic preservation, outdoor and […]

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The Community Foundation Announces 2025 Educator Grant Recipients Across Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dr. Jamee Rodgers, CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 FREDERICKSBURG, VA — [November 26, 2025] — The Community Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 educator-focused grant programs, which provide critical investments in classrooms, literacy programs, enrichment opportunities, and student support services across Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania […]

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Empowering Local Communities: Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Grants $62,600 to Local Nonprofits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dr. Jamee Rodgers, CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Community Foundation is proud to announce that the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund has awarded $62,600 in grants to six regional nonprofits. These grants will strengthen programs that preserve historic lands, expand access to outdoor recreation, […]

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Good News From Grantees: A Healthier Community

Through a grant from The Community Fund Fredericksburg Christian Health Center will be able to continue providing Behavioral Health Interventions. Recognizing the challenges faced by many patients in accessing mental health services, this program integrates behavioral health services into primary care. By streamlining access and reducing financial barriers, it aims to enhance mental health outcomes in the region.

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