Thanks to the foresight of H. Dunlop “Buz” Dawbarn, we’re proud to administer the Dawbarn Education Awards, which distribute $100,000 annually to local educators. Each recipient has made a lasting difference in the life of a student in Augusta County, Staunton, or Waynesboro public schools.
Students & Schools
Students & Schools
Dawbarn Education Awards
Our Scholarship Program
Our scholarships support students of all ages residing in Staunton, Waynesboro, and the counties of Augusta, Highland, and Nelson. We will award just over $200,000 through our Scholarship Program in 2023. We remain extremely grateful to the generous community members who make this work possible!
Youth Philanthropy Council
The YPC is a grant making body that provides opportunities for local youth to practice philanthropic leadership skills. They meet throughout the school year to learn about the grant making process and our social sector. They write their own grant application and together make all of the funding decisions.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five, fostering a love of reading and building early literacy skills. It’s a gift to every child, no matter their family’s income—helping communities grow stronger, one book at a time.