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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
2011 Award Winners
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.