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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community FoundationPhone: 540-373-9292 x120The 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, navigation, and education.Dr. West […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 18, 2025 Contact: Jamee Rodgers, CEO Phone: 540.373.9292 Website: https://www.cfrrr.org/the-community-relief-fund/ $60,000 in Emergency Grants Awarded to Local Support Organizations Fredericksburg, VA — In response to the rising challenges of food insecurity caused by recent reductions in SNAP and food benefit program funding, the Community Foundation has announced emergency grants totaling […]
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Ring in the Holidays 2026
Fredericksburg’s holiday tradition is back!
Join the Community Foundation for Ring in the Holidays 2026, a beloved celebration that brings our community together while supporting the Foundation’s work to strengthen our region.
Whether you’re looking to attend, sponsor, or learn more, we’d love to have you be part of this special evening.
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Celebrate the season. Support our community. Make a difference.
