This spring, the Community Foundation gave out $141,066 in scholarships to 81 students living or studying in the New River Valley (NRV), including 20 who are first in their family to attend college. The CFNRV will celebrate with the scholarship recipients and their loved ones at a luncheon on May 7.
This year is the 10th anniversary of the GiveLocalNRV Giving Day, an annual, online event hosted by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) that encourages charitable giving …
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Our panel discussed what it takes to support children who need ‘a little more’ to be successful. First Steps is the NRV’s Early Childhood Education and Development Network, one of CFNRV’s initiatives.
Students are encouraged to apply to scholarships through the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) before its scholarship application closes on January 30. This year, the CFNRV will give out more than $100,000 to New River Valley students, with each scholarship award ranging from $500 – $4,000.
Thanks for being a part of the Community Foundation. Your support throughout the year helps us reach more people and nonprofits in our community. As we reflected on 2022, we …
Overview The First Steps Program Coordinator at the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) provides leadership and administrative support for First Steps: the NRV’s Early Childhood Education and …
Throughout November, the Community Foundation’s First Steps initiative worked with partners across the region to hold Book Walks featuring three classic children’s books: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, …
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This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating this global day of giving by sharing a story about one of our scholarship recipients, Sarah Rosario. Because of donors like you, we support New …
Above: Frances Emerson (left) and Grant Gerlich (right) from the Wytheville Department of Museums receive a grant check from CFNRV board president, Pat Hyer (middle) at the Grantee Reception on …
First Steps, an initiative of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, is holding “Book Walks” throughout the month of November to engage families and share resources about early …
Christiansburg, Virginia; October 25, 2022: Through the generosity of many donors, the Community Foundation of the New River Valley (CFNRV) will give out more than $100,000 in scholarships in 2023 …
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Above: 2022 Early Childhood Champion awardees (left to right): Bonnie Graham, Chelsea Naughton Sharlow, Shannon Marshall Mury, Judy Shelor, and Bonnie Caldwell, who is holding a red bandana in honor …
