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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 Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 FREDERICKSBURG, VA – On Sunday, June 14, 72 local students were honored during The Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Reception held at Stevenson Ridge in Spotsylvania County. Surrounded by family members, donors, scholarship fund representatives, and community leaders. The 2026 scholarship…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, Ph.D., CEO The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region 540.373.9292 x120 www.cfrrr.org   FREDERICKSBURG, VA (June 15, 2026) – The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region is now accepting applications for its 2026 Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grant, a $10,000 funding opportunity awarded annually by local…

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…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 At The Community Foundation, we believe that when women and girls are empowered, entire communities thrive. The Women & Girls Fund is more than a charitable fund. It is a growing movement of women and community members coming together to…

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…

In every community, there are places that quietly shape lives every single day.  For the Fredericksburg region and surrounding jurisdictions, that place is the Central Rappahannock Regional Library.  It is where a child sounds out their very first words and begins a lifelong journey of learning. It is where a job seeker, facing uncertainty, finds…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamee Rodgers, PhD., CEO, The Community Foundation Phone: 540-373-9292 x120 For Paula Felder, love for her daughter Anne, best known as Annie, was not only expressed in the care she provided throughout her lifetime, it was also carefully planned for the future. That love now lives on through the Anne…

A Life of Service, Advocacy, and Compassion The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region joins our community in mourning the loss of Amy Estes McCullough, a dedicated board member, respected attorney, and compassionate leader whose impact will be felt for years to come. Amy was widely known for her commitment to serving others, both…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jamee Rodgers jamee.rodgers@cfrrr.org 540-373-9292 Fredericksburg, VA — The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region (CFRRR) has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy, presented by the Virginia Community College System, in recognition of its impactful partnership with Germanna Community College. Now in…

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.…