 We hope to see you at our annual
Raise the Region Gala
on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. The gala is a mission-critical fundraiser to support our work to grow philanthropy to respond to critical need and seed innovation in the region. The evening includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, an elegant seated dinner, and the Community Leadership Award presentation. Tickets are $300 and sponsorships are still available!
Click here to take a sneak peek at some of the
fabulous silent auction items that will be featured at the Raise the Region Gala! The catalog will open for bidding on
September 28. There's something for everyone - getaways near and far; tickets to cheer on our local teams; golf and fitness for all levels; date night plans made for two; party packages for man
y; wine, beer, and spirit tastings for 2 to 20; family fun for all ages, and much more!
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 Mark and Brenda Moore of the Mark and Brenda Moore Family Foundation will be recognized at the Raise the Region gala for their history of passionate leadership and philanthropy with the 2017 Community Leadership Award. This award is the longest standing community based recognition award in Northern Virginia.
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A $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation and the Chin Family Charitable Fund, a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation that supports education, children's health and children's medical care, recently helped fund the establishment of new computer immersion schools in Loudoun County
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Thanks to the J.O.Y. Charitable Fund, a $96,000 grant will help establish three new Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) Family Market Programs in Alexandria for the 2017-2018 school year.
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The seventh annual "Health Kids Grants" Cycle will support nine schools in Northern Virginia with $17,700 in grants to address the main causes of childhood obesity by supporting programs that increase physical activity and/or improve nutrition in Northern Virginia public schools.
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Read
our sixth issue of GOOD BUSINESS magazine, a bi-annual publication that features stories of local businesses that play a key role in the community through philanthropy and volunteerism. Learn more >>
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The
Business Women's Giving Circle is supporting nonprofit organizations and schools that provide STEM, Leadership, and/or Entrepreneurship programs to girls and young women (K-12 and college-age.) Grants are being accepted up until September 26.
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The members of the Future Fund have selected the Environment for the 2017-2018 funding category, and grant applications will soon be accepted. Learn more >>
The
Latino Engagement and Achievement Fund (LEAF) will provide funding for local nonprofits that are supporting the Latino population's path to civic integration in American society. LEAF's focus for its first year of grant giving will follow the first pillar for "Unlocking Latino Civic Potential," the promotion of English proficiency together with civic education. Applications are being accepted up until October 10.
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This interview is with John and Virginia Chapel of the Chapel Family Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation. The Chapels are the 2017 Raise the Region Gala Challenge Sponsor, and are long-time supporters of the Gala.
Why do you support the Community Foundation, what does it mean to you?
We believe that supporting our causes through the Community Foundation is a good way add value to our giving because the Community Foundation uses our funds' earnings to support its many charitable endeavors.
Can you tell us about your philanthropy through your fund here?
To-date, our funding has been primarily focused on Virginia's alma mater, The Pennsylvania State University, and John's, Drexel University. Our philanthropy has been provided through programs that aid deserving students who have been trying to support themselves but have come up a little short. Both of us had to work part time while we were in school ...
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John Wolff, Community Foundation Board of Directors member, and Kelly Blanks, Community Foundation Chief Philanthropy Officer, have both been
selected as
"Loudoun 100" awardees.
The Loudoun 100 is Alimond Studio's Special project to highlight 100 amazing people in Loudoun County, and seeks to bring recognition to local people that are creating hope and doing good deeds for no other reason besides they believe it's the right thing to do. There were over 1,000 nominations for the Loudoun 100, and more than 500 people attended the recent launch event.
Kelly Blanks was also recently selected to Loudoun Business Journal's
"40 Under 40," which recognizes top young business and community leaders in Loudoun County. Kelly was featured in the Loudoun Times Mirror
and will be honored at the fourth annual "40 Under 40" awards dinner at the end of September.
We also would like to recognize Adrian Chapman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Washington Gas, and Community Foundation Board of Directors member, as Washington Gas recently earned the Most Trusted Brand in 2017 among residential utility customers, according to a new Cogent Reports™ study by Market Strategies International. Learn more >>
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You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a win-win way that you can help continue our work and benefit this year.
Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover:
- Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to our organization
- Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year
- Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions
- Make a gift that is not subject to the 50% deduction limits on charitable gifts
- Help further the work and mission of our organization
Note that the charitable rollover can only go to general operating, a giving circle, a field of interest fund, or a discretionary fund. As the year winds down, be sure to include charitable giving in your tax savings strategies.
Visit our web site for more information on how to give smartly through IRA charitable rollovers or call Eileen Ellsworth at 703-879-7635 for more information.
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2017 Charity Golf Tournament
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Presented by AHT Insurance, b
enefiting the Loudoun Impact Fund
October 5, Registration at 10:30 am, shotgun start at 12:30 pm
Loudoun Golf & Country Club in Purcellville
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2017 Raise the Region Gala
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Friday, October 6, 2017
6:30 - 10 pm
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean
Join 600 business, philanthropic, and community leaders to celebrate our region's diversity, growth, and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's growing capacity to support our neediest neighbors and seed innovative solutions to complex social issues.
6:30 pm cocktail reception, followed by silent and live auctions and an elegant seated dinner. Tickets and sponsorships are now available!
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2018 Shape of the Region Conference
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8 - 11:45 am
Valo Park, Tysons Corner, VA
The Shape of the Region half day conference is the inaugural event in the Community Foundation's 40th anniversary year. This interactive community conversation will examine the current shape of the region's civic and social health and the biggest challenges currently facing our region: barriers to social mobility and welcoming new immigrants into the life of the greater community.
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2018 Wine Themed River Cruise
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August 2 - 11, 2018
A wine-themed river cruise sailing from Paris to Normandy, France
Presented by
the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The cruise, hosted by The Pollin Group, will benefit the Community Foundation.
Friends and associates of the Chamber and Community Foundation will take part in the AMA Waterways Unique Wine Cruise which offers a river tour that blends wine-related experiences and excursions in grand capitals and charming towns. You will sample local cuisine, discover how wine is made, and partake in tastings. Be amazed as you experience the sparkle of Paris, stunning coastline of Normandy and the unique architecture, cuisine and beauty that France has to offer.
Click here to view the full itinerary
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September 18 through November 10: Nominations Are Open for Community Leadership Awards
Presented by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce
Awards will be announced on January 26, 2018 at the Annual Meeting
Presented by the
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
Noon - 11:00 pm
Reston Town Center
October 10: Chaos or Community: Shaping the Future Through Transportation and Development
Presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
3 - 5 pm
Atrium Conference Center,
7900 Westpark Dr.,
Ground Floor,
Tysons
November 2 (rain date November 9): Cuisine de Commerce Food Festival
Prince William Chamber of Commerce parking lot, 9720 Capital Court, Manassas, VA 20110
Prepaid: $20/person or $300/20 tix -or- At the door: $25/person or $350/20 tix
November 8: 2017 Annual Meeting: Power Reframed
Presented by the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
9 am - 2 pm
MGM National Harbor,
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
WRAG members $155, non-member: $255
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Federal employees are now able to designate the Community Foundation (CFC #28727), as the beneficiary of their
tax-deductible contributions.
Contact us today 703-879-7637 to learn more!
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Thank you to our sponsor
John & Virginia Chapel
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