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The McDowell Volunteer Fire Department has a new resource thanks to siblings with ties to Highland County. Darcie Martin and David Coon, both residents of Waynesboro, continue to maintain and enjoy the Coon family property, Maple Knob Farm, in Headwaters. Following the passing of their mother, Caroline Coon, in January 2016, Darcie and David set […]

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The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is currently accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors and adults seeking new skills and higher education. Currently, most Community Foundation scholarships are available to residents of the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, and the counties of Augusta, Highland, and Nelson. “We are very proud […]

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As part of its mission to enrich the quality of life in our community, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge has announced the opening of their 2018 Community Grants Program application period. Nonprofit organizations serving the needs of the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, and the counties of Augusta, Nelson, and Highland […]

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In honor of our 25th anniversary, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge is seeking nominations for the next Lewis Coiner Leadership Award recipient.  Additionally, the Foundation will present a total of $10,000 to the recipient’s favorite local charitable organization(s). This award was established in 2002 to recognize residents of the independent cities of Staunton […]

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As the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Youth Philanthropy Council (YPC), it is pleased to announce the availability of $25,000 in competitive grant funding for organizations serving local youth in Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro (S.A.W.). The Community Foundation, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, established its […]

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At a ceremony on November 8th, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge presented awards of $10,000 to each of ten individuals during the 24th Annual Dawbarn Education Awards Ceremony.  With nearly 200 guests in attendance, the Community Foundation celebrated the inspiring contributions to local education offered by each of the recipients. H. Dunlop […]

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Do you know someone in our community who routinely surpasses the expectations of their job to ensure that students in our public schools have the best possible educational experience?  If so, consider nominating them for a prestigious 2017 Dawbarn Education Award. Ten Dawbarn Education Award winners will be selected, and the individuals honored will each […]

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Through a fund created by Gordon and Mary Beth Smyth, and managed by the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, the Nelson County Public Schools presented the 20th annual Smyth Education Awards at their opening meeting on Friday, August 4th, 2017.  The Smyth Education Awards recognize and reward outstanding staff performance in the public […]

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We are committed to engaging in purposeful philanthropy for the greater good of our community.  As our recent annual report reflects, we are working constantly to understand the important turning points in the lives of area residents and how our resources can make a long-term difference. Our ability to achieve this vision grows significantly each […]

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Things hadn’t always been easy for Robert E. Lee High School graduate Katie Giovine. Money was tight growing up and tensions were often high at home. “To start, I am very thankful for my experiences growing up, though many events were hard to understand, they have shaped me into the person that I am today,” […]