Our Annual Appreciation Luncheon will be held on
November 12th at 12:00 at the Danville Golf Club. Mark your calendars today!
Fund Spotlight:
Veterinary Emergency Treatment (V.E.T.) Fund
The V.E.T. Fund was established in 2012 by Dr. Jeff Smith. The Fund gives loving pet owners the means to save their best friend when they are unable to make full payment in times of a pet's sudden illness or emergency treatment.
The Community Foundation has been able to work with the Danville Area Humane Society to make these funds available to individuals in the community. Donations can be made in memory of pets or loved ones.
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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region
541 Loyal Street
Danville, Virginia 24541
To improve and enrich the lives of people in our community by encouraging the generosity of donors; by receiving, managing and distributing important resources; and by meeting a variety of charitable purposes in our community.
Our Vision
To recognize needs and provide resources to improve the quality of life in our community and to serve the wishes of our donors.
October 2015
New Scholarships!
The Community Foundation is pleased to have several new scholarships for our winter cycle. We now have 42 scholarships that students may apply to beginning in January. Our application process is done completely online.
Our new scholarships include:
~ Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship Fund -Open applications for deserving
Danville/Pittsylvania residents who have a financial need and who are pursuing a law enforcement career.
~ Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Fund -
Open applications for local African American students with a preference for those studying business or with an entrepreneurial interest.
~ Eliza Patterson Hines Memorial Scholarship Fund - Open applications for local graduates pursuing a career in teaching, preferably in grades 1-7.
To find out more information about our scholarship application process, please click here.
Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship Endowed
The Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship has now been endowed with The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region.
From L to R: Gail Gunn, Debra Dodson (Executive Director), Walter Gunn
The Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship was created to provide scholarships to local African American students with a preference for those studying business or with an entrepreneurial interest. Applications will be accepted in January and February 2016 at www.cfdrr.org for the 2016-17 school year. Donations can still be made to the Gail and Walter Gunn Scholarship to help the fund grow and support more students.
Looking for a Speaker?
Community Foundation employees are available to speak at your event. We are available to give general information about our work, the history of community foundations, specific funds and how you can show your support. Please let us know in advance so we can clear our schedule!
