We could list a dazzling array of facts and figures here about our strong and continued asset growth and our many years of life-changing grant making, but those can be found elsewhere on this site. In this space, our purpose is to simply say we enable generous people like you to easily give back to the community you love. Whether that community is the Roanoke Valley, the Martinsville-Henry County area, the Alleghany Highlands or other parts of Western Virginia, we stand ready to serve you. You will discover that incorporating the community foundation option into your lifetime charitable giving and your estate plans will prove rewarding while being flexible and effective in its execution, tax-wise in its benefits, and permanent in carrying on your philanthropic legacy.
Nonprofits are essential to the vitality of our community – the place we all call home. Each organization provides important and very challenging work daily…
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As the Community Foundation has grown over the years, we have increasingly expanded our services to different components of the philanthropic landscape…
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Rita D. Bishop, former Roanoke City Public School Superintendent and valued Governors Emerita, Dr. Bishop served on the Foundation's Board from 2007-2015, offering her steadfast leadership, generosity, and and unwavering commitment to our mission and this community. We are grateful for her years of service and extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all who were touched by her remarkable life. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fundraising is a dynamic and ever-evolving endeavor essential to sustaining organizations. This session will explore the latest trends in the field, provide adaptable tools to engage current and prospective donors, and offer an overview of how to get your organization fundraising-ready in today’s environment.
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REMINDER!
Join Us for an Exciting Session: Building Blocks of a Modern Development Plan
Fundraising is a dynamic and ever-evolving endeavor essential to sustaining organizations. This session will explore the latest trends in the field, provide adaptable tools to engage current and prospective donors, and offer an overview of how to get your organization fundraising-ready in today’s environment.
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Join Us for an Exciting Session: Building Blocks of a Modern Development Plan
Fundraising is a dynamic and ever-evolving endeavor essential to sustaining organizations. This session will explore the latest trends in the field, provide adaptable tools to engage current and prospective donors, and offer an overview of how to get your organization fundraising-ready in today’s environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies to elevate your fundraising efforts!
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Congratulations to our 2025 Roanoke Valley scholarship recipients! A big thank you to the students, families, and donors who joined us to celebrate at our Awards Dinner last week. We are so excited to see these future leaders pursue their educational goals and dreams! ... See MoreSee Less
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The Star City Robotics Foundation is dedicated to fostering a passion for STEM education among students in the Roanoke Valley by supporting FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Teams. These teams, made up of high school students and their mentors, collaborate on hands-on robotics projects and take part in exciting competitions. The Foundation awarded a $4,300 grant to Robotics Team 10004—comprising 15 local students—which enabled them to purchase essential equipment. Thanks to this support, the team was able to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition in Portsmouth, VA, where they proudly earned the Rookie All-Star Award! ... See MoreSee Less
Solutions That Empower People (STEP), Inc. works to help individuals and families overcome challenges and embrace a fuller life. Its Early Head Start and Head Start programs. provide comprehensive education, health, and nutrition programs specifically designed to help parents prepare their children for school in Franklin and Patrick Counties. Thanks to a $1,000 grant out of the Foundation's Community Impact Funds, it was able to upgrade its outdoor playground area. ... See MoreSee Less
Feeding Southwest Virginia's Community Solutions Center produces fresh, nutritious meals for at-risk children enrolled in after-school and summer enrichment programs; houses a client-choice healthy pantry that provides fresh, healthy groceries in an otherwise food-scarce community; and hosts the CSC Council, which is made up of neighbors who live and work in Northwest Roanoke, and who seek to assess and create positive change for the community. The Community Foundation awarded a $20,000 to support this program. ... See MoreSee Less
Salem Food Pantry serves communities in Salem, Vinton and Roanoke County b providing emergency food and financial assistance to those in need. Through its Snack Buddies program, it provides snacks to all preschool programs and elementary schools in the area its serves. Thanks to a $5,000 from the Community Foundation designated for the Snack Buddies program, it was able to distribute close to 100,000 snacks in the 2023-2024 school year. ... See MoreSee Less