Impact Stories

Community Investment Funds

April 30, 2014

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Philanthropic and Nonprofit Leaders Come Together with the White House’s Joining Forces Initiative to launch the Philanthropy-Joining Forces Impact Pledge

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia pledges $100,000 over the next five years

Today, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is proud to join over 30 philanthropic organizations and corporations to announce pledges totaling more than $170 million over the next five years to support veterans and military families. The Community Foundation’s Military Personnel and Their Families Fund has granted $270,300 since it was established in 2010, and through the Joining Forces Impact Pledge, has committed another $100,000 of support through 2019.

Read More

March 4, 2014
Growing up in Northern Virginia, my parents consistently reinforced that it was our responsibility and great honor to help others in our community. I have tried to live true to their example, make a difference wherever my travels took me, and pass this lesson along to my own children.

Read More

February 1, 2014

Grants Awarded in 2014

Grants of more than $300,000 were issued to 36 local nonprofits in 2014.

Read More

February 1, 2013

Grants Awarded in 2013

The 2013 Community Investment Funds winners were announced in February of 2013.

Read More