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Rappahannock United Way Establishes Rappahannock Community Legacy Fund with Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2026 Contact: Sarah Walsh – CEO Rappahannock United Way Email: swalsh@rappahannockunitedway.org Contact: Jamee Rodgers – CEO Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region Email: jamee.rodgers@cfrrr.org Fredericksburg, VA — After more than eight decades of dedicated service to the Greater Fredericksburg Region, Rappahannock United Way (RUW) ceased all operations on June 30, 2025. […]

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., 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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35 Local Nonprofits Celebrated for Impact Across the Rappahannock River Region

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region and Amazon gathered community leaders, nonprofit partners, and supporters on the evening of Thursday, February 5, 2026 at The Silk Mill in Fredericksburg to celebrate the recipients of the Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund. The event recognized 35 nonprofit organizations serving Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and Louisa counties, […]

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The Community Foundation Announces $50,000 Women and Girls Fund Grant Opportunity for Regional Nonprofits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dr. Jamee Rodgers, CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 FREDERICKSBURG, VA — The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region is now accepting applications for the $50,000 Women and Girls Fund Grant, a one-time award supporting nonprofit programs that advance the health, education, safety, wellness, and economic stability of […]

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Community Foundation Honors the Legacy of Dr. Gladys West Through STEM Scholarship Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dr. Jamee Rodgers, CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region honors the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Gladys West, a trailblazing mathematician whose work helped lay the foundation for modern GPS technology and whose quiet brilliance transformed the fields of science, […]

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Amazon and The Community Foundation Announce 2025 Grant Recipients for the Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:Chief Executive Officer, Jamee Rodgersjamee.rodgers@cfrrr.org540-373-9292 x120 $300,000 awarded to 35 nonprofits advancing innovation, resilience, and community impact across the region Fredericksburg, VA (December 2025) — Amazon, in collaboration with The Community Foundation, proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund. The fund awarded $300,000 to 35 nonprofits […]

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