Meet Krystal Davis, CFDRR's new
Grant and Scholarship Administrator!
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It is with great pleasure that The Community Foundation introduces its new staff member, Krystal Davis, who joined our team as Grant and Scholarship Administrator on September 15, 2020. Krystal is a native of Danville and currently resides in Axton, Virginia, with her husband, Mark Davis, their two sons, Lance and Kolby Davis, four dogs and two sugar gliders. Her professional background includes event planning, nonprofit office administration, and marketing. She received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership Studies, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in marketing from Averett University. In Krystal's spare time, she enjoys reading, singing, studying Tudor era history, and spending time with her family. You may reach Krystal by email at [email protected].
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Remembering the Life of Gail Phillips Gunn |
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The Community Foundation Board and staff remembers fondly Mrs. Gail Phillips Gunn, a former Community Foundation Board member, who passed away on September 14, 2020. Mrs. Gunn served on the Foundation’s Distribution Committee and established the Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Fund with her husband at the end of her Board term in May 2015. The Fund’s purpose is to provide post-secondary educational scholarships to local African-American students, with a preference for those studying business or with an entrepreneurial interest. Mrs. Gunn always actively promoted the scholarship and faithfully participated in every Community Foundation event. The Community Foundation is amazed at the impressive outpouring of love from our community as we receive memorial gifts to the Gunn Scholarship Fund. Mrs. Gunn’s legacy will live on through the scholarship, touching the lives of students for many years to come.
Tax deductible memorial gifts may be made to the Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Fund by mail, phone, or on our website – select the Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Fund on the designation menu.
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Walter and Gail Gunn,
CFDRR Appreciation Luncheon 2018
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Walter & Gail Gunn with the
Gunn Scholarship Recipients, 2019
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How do I make a gift to The Community Foundation in honor or in memory of a loved one? |
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The Foundation’s staff are here to assist you with contributions in honor or in memory of your loved ones. Simply make a donation by mail or phone, or on our website, noting the name(s) of the honoree, and the intended Fund for your gift. We will send an acknowledgement letter to the honoree or their closest family members (or donor-specified individual or organization) with your name and address, without the gift amount listed. |
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It’s always a great idea to plan ahead and be prepared! Are you a student who plans on applying for one of our many available college scholarships? If so, you should be aware of this important upcoming date: January 1, 2021. On this date, scholarship applications will be available on our website.
Scholarships – Currently, The Community Foundation administers 55 separate scholarship funds established by individuals or organizations wanting to assist students in furthering their education. Our scholarship endowment totals more than $7 million to date. Scholarship funds help area students achieve their academic and career-oriented goals. Scholarships may have specific guidelines, such as high school or college attended, merit, need, or field of study. This application will open on January 1, 2021 and will close on March 1, 2021. Please click here for a list of frequently asked questions about scholarships.
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Are you part of an organization seeking grant funding? Below are two great opportunities you should be aware of!
Autism Education Fund – The Autism Education Fund, established in 2012, supports autism education-related programs or organizations benefiting individuals, families, educators, and the community. Grants will be used to provide support for educators, supplement costs of educational services, and promote autism awareness in the region. This application will open on January 1, 2021 and closes March 1, 2021. Click here for more information.
Keokee Fund – The Keokee Fund, established in 2002, provides opportunities for academically gifted students in the Dan River Region. Grants will be used to provide support for organizations, schools, classrooms, and students that are academically gifted in the surrounding area. This application will open on January 1, 2021 and closes March 1, 2021. Click here for more information.
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Please mark your calendars NOW for January 1, 2021 and spread the good news of these funding opportunities to family, friends, business organizations, and college-bound students!
For more information, contact:
Krystal H. Davis
Grant and Scholarship Administrator
(434) 793-0884
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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region | 434-793-0884
541 Loyal Street, Danville, VA 24541
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