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The Community Foundation Events
The Community Foundation convenes generous people to preserve and grow the quality of life in our region.
Each year, The Community Foundation hosts special events that help advance local philanthropy.
The Community Foundation Celebrates 2026 Scholarship Recipients and Awards $289,458.51 in Support to Local Students
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…
Community-Led Giving in Action: Women & Girls Fund Members Award $50,000 to Healthy Families Rappahannock Area
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…
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,…
Ring in the Holidays 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025. This signature event is more than a celebration—it provides critical operating support that sustains the Foundation’s programs and strengthens our region.
The Community Foundation Celebrates 2025 Scholarship Recipients and Awards Over $235,000 to Local Students
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…
Community-Led Giving in Action: Women & Girls Fund Members Award $50,000 to Fairy Godmother Project
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…