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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Director of Donor Services, Casey Hu Phone: 540-373-9292 x123 Email: casey.hu@cfrrr.org August 7, 2025 – Fredericksburg, VA — The Community Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jamee Rodgers as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Teri McNally, who retired after a compelling 23-year tenure. Dr. Rodgers brings…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Director of Donor Services, Casey Hu Phone: 540-373-9292 x123 See Grant Recipients Announcement Fredericksburg, VA (July 28, 2025) — Amazon in collaboration with The Community Foundation, proudly announces the launch of the Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund, a bold $300,000 investment aimed at empowering nonprofits and community-based organizations across the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Casey Hu 540.373.9292 x 123 www.cfrrr.org [FREDERICKSBURG, VA] – The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region is inviting area nonprofits to apply for the 2025 Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grant — a $10,000 award that will be decided and distributed by local high school students. Each year, members of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jane McDonald PHONE: 540-373-9292 FREDERICKSBURG, VA – On Sunday, June 8, 57 local students were honored during The Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Reception held at Stevenson Ridge. Surrounded by family, friends, fund representatives, and community leaders, the 2025 scholarship recipients were recognized for their achievements and awarded a combined total…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jane McDonald PHONE: 540-373-9292 FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Community Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of more than $235,000 in scholarships this year to students throughout the greater Fredericksburg region. These awards are made possible through the generosity of donors and the stewardship of 54 unique scholarship funds that…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jane McDonald PHONE: 540-373-9292 Fredericksburg, VA – The Community Foundation proudly hosted its 2025 Women and Girls Fund Live Ballot Event on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Mary Washington Monument. The evening brought together Women and Girls Fund members to hear from four nonprofit finalists competing for a $50,000…

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation has awarded $41,650 in grants to 10 regional nonprofits. This funding supports organizations dedicated to enhancing recreation opportunities, supporting youth programs, and local preservation efforts in the Rappahannock River Region. The following organizations have received funding in support of their programs: Recreation…

“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” That quote attributed to award-winning scientist and astronomer Carl Sagan can be interpreted in many ways. But it is certainly relevant today in describing a series of afterschool initiatives focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) for students in…

With historic sites around almost every corner, the greater Fredericksburg area is the perfect location for the History on Wheels summer program sponsored by Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Now making plans for its second summer session, History on Wheels provides students with hands-on learning and real-world applications and skills related to history, civics, geography and…

Join Our Team as a Program Specialist The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region is excited to announce an opening for a Program Specialist at our Fredericksburg, VA office. This full-time position offers a salary range of $50,000 – $65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plan, and paid…

The Community Foundation recently retained Koya Partners to lead the second search for a new Chief Executive Officer to replace current CEO Teri McNally.

The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region has recently retained Koya Partners to lead a second search for a new Chief Executive Officer to succeed Teri McNally.