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Immigrants Contribute nearly $60 Billion to Northern Virginia’s Economy, New Report Shows
March 11, 2020
Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Community Foundation and New American Economy Release first One Region Report on Economic Impact of Immigrants on Northern Virginia
Immigrants are major contributors to Northern Virginia's economy. A new report from the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, in partnership with the New American Economy, finds that immigrants in Northern Virginia contributed $57.7 billion to the local economy in 2017 or 25.7 percent of the region’s $224.9 billion GDP.
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2020 Scholarships Now Open
February 6, 2020
College Funds for Northern Virginia High School and College Students
(Oakton, VA) - The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has opened its scholarship applications for the 2020 – 2021 school year. The scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors in Northern Virginia, and current college students.
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Grant to Melwood Helps Injured Vets Find Meaningful Employment
December 2, 2019
Melwood received a $13,000 grant in 2019 from the Military Personnel & Their Families Fund through the Community Investment Funds grant cycle. This grant supported its Vets Ready2Work Program, providing workforce development and vocational support services for veterans in Northern Virginia in need of employment. Melwood shared the following testimonial to show how this grant helped one of their clients, Mary Ann.
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2019 Loudoun Impact Fund Grants Award Winners
November 1, 2019
The Loudoun Impact Fund, a joint initiative of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, awarded a total of $102,000 in grants to 15 charities serving Loudoun County through the generosity of almost 50 individuals and businesses that pooled charitable gifts. Loudoun Impact Fund members decided 2019 grantmaking would address youth, disabled, and elderly charitable needs.
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Healthy Kids Grants 2019-2020
August 1, 2019
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia awarded $24,480 in Healthy Kids Grants for the 2019-2020 school year to address the main causes of childhood obesity by supporting programs that increase physical activity and/or improve nutrition in Northern Virginia public schools. The 2019-2020 school year is the ninth annual Healthy Kids grants cycle, with a total of $162,725 awarded to date.
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Community Foundation Awards $304,040 to high school, college students for 2019
July 23, 2019
Oakton, VA – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia recently awarded scholarships to 110 area students, totaling $304,040 to support their higher education goals beginning this fall. This year’s awards went to students pursuing either undergraduate or graduate degrees in areas like STEM, medicine, health, and education, as well as students planning to attend Northern Virginia Community College.
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Community Foundation Awards $304,040 to high school, college students for 2019
July 23, 2019
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia recently awarded scholarships to 110 area students, totaling $304,040 to support their higher education goals beginning this fall. This year’s awards went to students pursuing either undergraduate or graduate degrees in areas like STEM, medicine, health, and education, as well as students planning to attend Northern Virginia Community College.
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Community Foundation Awards A Record $404,792 in Investment Grants to 41 Local Organizations
April 30, 2019
2019 Community Investment Grants Will Help Respond to Critical Community Needs in Northern Virginia Region
Oakton, VA – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia announced 41 winners of its annual Community Investment Funds grant cycle for 2019. The $404,792 in grants is a record amount ever awarded by Community Foundation and will help local organizations provide critical services to residents throughout Northern Virginia, including programs that help to improve the health, education, and general wellbeing of residents, communities, and the entire region.
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Community Foundation Awards A Record $404,792 in Investment Grants to 41 Local Organizations
April 30, 2019
2019 Community Investment Grants Will Help Respond to Critical Community Needs in Northern Virginia Region
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia announced 41 winners of its annual Community Investment Funds grant cycle for 2019. The $404,792 in grants is a record amount ever awarded by Community Foundation and will help local organizations provide critical services to residents throughout Northern Virginia, including programs that help to improve the health, education, and general wellbeing of residents, communities, and the entire region.
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Multi-year grant to Rebuilding Together helps seniors age in place
December 7, 2018
Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church
received a multi-year grant in 2018 from the
Health, Mental Health & Aging Fund
through the Community Investment Funds grant cycle. This grant supports programs that improve the wellness and quality of life of our aging neighbors. Rebuilding Together AFF shared the following testimonial to show how this grant helped one of their clients, Ceclia.
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Grant for The Arc of Northern Virginia helps people with disabilities live independently using mobile technology
December 5, 2018
The Arc of Northern Virignia
received a $7,500 grant in 2018 from the
Education Fund
through the Community Investment Funds grant cycle. This grant supported the innovative new use of mobile apps that allow people with disabilites to navigate the tasks of everyday life. The Arc of Northern Virginia shared the following inspirational story to show the impact of this support in our community.
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Grant for Girls on the Run NOVA supports new girls running & empowerment program in Prince William County
December 4, 2018
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia
received an $8,500 grant in 2018 from the
Child & Youth Develompent Fund
through the Community Investment Funds grant cycle. This fund supports porgrams that help children and youth obtain the education, support, services and opportunities they need to thrive. The grant helped Girls on the Run NOVA expand into an economically disadvantaged school. They shared the following inspirational story to show how this grant helped at-risk youth establish healthy habits and raise their self-esteem.
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Giving Locally through the Community Foundation
November 26, 2018
Please read below a personal message from Ken Hunstman, Community Foundation board member and chair of the Community Investment Funds grant cycle for many years. With his guidance, we awarded more than $250,000 to 29 nonprofits in 2018 through these grants.
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Grant for Second Story helps relieve youth poverty in Northern Virginia
November 19, 2018
Second Story
received a $10,000 grant in 2018 from the
Poverty Relief Fund
through the Community Investment Funds grant cycle. This grant provided housing and shelter assistance to homeless youth in our region. Second Story shared the following testimonial to show how this grant helped one of their clients, Brayan.
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Loudoun Impact Fund Grants $125,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations
November 15, 2018
Collective Impact in Loudoun County
Local donors and nonprofit leaders gathered on November 14th at Integrus Holdings as
The Loudoun Impact Fund
awarded $125,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun County. The awards were made possible through the generosity of more than 50 individuals and businesses that pooled charitable gifts.
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Grant for Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network helps Northern Virginia Veterans find Jobs
November 12, 2018
Mike Sanderson, a client of the Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network Program
The
Easterseals Veterans Staffing Network
received a $10,000 grant in 2018 from the Military Personnel & Their Families Fund through the Community Investment Funds grant cycle. This grant supported programs that coordinate services between the government and nonprofit providers to better serve military personnel and their families in the Northern Virginia region. Easterseals Veterans Staffing Network shared the following testimonial from Veteran Mike Sanderson to show the impact of this support in their community.
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Community Foundation Grants $20,245 to Address Childhood Obesity
September 17, 2018
Eighth annual “Healthy Kids Grants” cycle supports 11 schools in Northern Virginia
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia awarded $20,245 in Healthy Kids Grants to address the main causes of childhood obesity by supporting programs that increase physical activity and/or improve nutrition in Northern Virginia public schools. The 2018-2019 school year is the eighth annual Healthy Kids grants cycle, with a total of $138,245 awarded to date.
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The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards $296,008 in Scholarships in 2018
July 12, 2018
Supports 93 Students in Northern Virginia
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has awarded scholarships to 93 students, totaling $296,008 to support their continuing higher education beginning in the fall. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia manages and administers the funds for twenty-five scholarships that support Northern Virginia students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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2018 Military Grants Awarded
June 7, 2018
$22,750 in Grants Awarded to Support Military Personnel and their Families
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia recently awarded $22,750 in grants to support military personnel and their families through its Military Families and their Personnel Fund.
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2018 Community Investment Fund Grantees Announced
April 23, 2018
2018 Community Investment Grant Cycle Awards $259,260 to 26 Local Organizations
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia announced the winners of its 2018 Community Investment Grants today. The largest and most competitive discretionary grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation and one of the largest pools of funds supporting broad-based giving in the Northern Virginia region, the grants fund organizations which provide support in critical areas of need throughout Northern Virginia. These grants will further the organizations’ abilities to improve the health, education, and general wellbeing of neighbors, communities, and the entire region. The total sum of grants made is $259,260.
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