News

2012 Scholarship Applications Due Monday, February 6th

January 31, 2012

Students from throughout the New River Valley are invited to apply for a 2012 Community Foundation scholarship. Applications are due Monday, February 6, 2012. Visit our Scholarships page for further information and to download an application.

Nominations Sought for 2012 Leading Lights Volunteer Awards

January 30, 2012

The Community Foundation, together with multiple non-profit organizations, has teamed up with the Virginia Tech German Club Alumni Foundation (GCAF) for the Fourth Annual “Leading Lights: Neighbors Honoring Neighbors” recognition awards for volunteers in our community. Leading Lights recognizes volunteers in the NRV from all sectors who are making community-changing impacts and serving as models to inspire others.  Nominate an outstanding volunteer HERE by February 13, 2012!

Announcing Two Funding Opportunities: Spring 2012 Grant Cycle and the Community Impact Grant Program

January 23, 2012

The CFNRV is pleased to announce two funding opportunities working hand in hand to benefit the New River Valley. Information and application materials for the Spring 2012 Grant Cycle and the new Community Impact Grant Program is now available on our Grants page. Hard copies may be mailed upon request. 

Donor Carolyn White’s gift of hope this holiday season

January 6, 2012

Donor Carolyn Pearsall White's generous gift this holiday season will support children and families in the NRV and launch the CFNRV's new Community Impact Grant Program.

CFNRV Announces Fall 2011 Orphan Grants

December 13, 2011

The CFNRV regularly receives a far greater number of worthy applications in its grant cycles than it is able to fund. Each cycle, the Distribution Committee selects several highly ranked, unfunded projects as Orphan Grants to publicize widely among our donors and the broader community. Several donors have generously contributed to funding these projects since launching the program in 2009. The CFNRV is pleased to announce its Fall 2011 Orphan Grants.

CFNRV Announces Fall 2011 Grantees and New Initiatives

November 30, 2011

The CFNRV celebrated awarding over $45,000 in grants this fall with a breakfast at the Draper Mercantile & Trading Company on November 30th and announced two new initiatives for 2012: The Draper Village Project and the Community Impact Grant Program.

CFNRV’s Executive Director featured in the Current

September 12, 2011

An article by Mary Hardbarger in the Saturday, September 10, 2011 Current highlights Jessica Wirgau's role as a mom, student and Executive Director of the CFNRV.