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.
Through a grant from the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund teachers were able to utilize StoryBook Treasures, a teacher created literacy enrichment program. Each of the 180 Park Ridge Elementary kindergarteners in Stafford County last school year received five books, treasures, and materials to foster a love of reading.
At the recommendation of Youth in Philanthropy members, the foundation awarded $10,000 to Rappahannock Emergency Medical Services Council for their 2024 Emergency Preparedness Program.
This spring, The Virginia Heritage Fund awarded a grant to the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association that supports the vision of its founder, Paula Felder, ensuring important historical documents are both protected and available.
The Duff “McDuff” Green Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation assisted King George Education Foundation (KGEF) in sponsoring campers at Camp Invention for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
The Anne Sturdy Animal Protection Fund granted $6,000 to the Central Virginia Horse Rescue (CVHR) to support the rescue and rehabilitation of horses seized in Spotsylvania County.
Congratulations SAWs-Virginia! We too appreciate Casey Hu, Director of Donor Services and her efforts to connect donors with the organizations they are passionate to support!
