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Transformation. It is starting to become a buzz word throughout the Dan River Region, but what does it mean? According to Merriam-Webster, the word dates back to the 15th Century and is an act, process or instance of transforming; the operation of changing.
Change - whether or not we like it - is part of life. We will experience it no matter what we do, or don't do. We can fight it, flow with it, or even make it happen. The Danville Regional Foundation is committed to changing the landscape of the Dan River Region into a great place of opportunities for its citizens and visitors. One grant at a time, we are helping make things happen throughout the communities we serve. Of course, this effort only comes from working together towards common goals. It is a result of collaboration.
We are implementing changes in this e-zine (a term for newsletters distributed electronically) and our marketing outreach to better serve you. Our goal is to share our resources and timely news with each of you, your employees, your organizations, and fellow citizens. We encourage you to join our new Facebook Fan Page, follow us on Twitter, and e-mail us your feedback. Thank each of you for your continued support, collaboration and continued efforts to transform the Dan River Region.
Building a brighter future together,
 Karl N. Stauber
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CASWELL FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER TO BREAK GROUND JUNE 4
Caswell Family Medical Center will break ground for its 4,000 square-foot expansion, Friday, June 4, 2010, at 3 p.m., 439 U.S. Hwy 158 West, Yanceyville, N.C. The event is open to the public.
The project was funded through a $429,445 grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Health Resources and Services Administration, as well as a $192,240 grant from DRF. Learn more.
PATHS COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC OPEN HOUSE JUNE 13
Piedmont Access to Health Services (PATHS) and DRF will hold an open house for the Community Dental Clinic, Sunday, June 13 from 2-4 p.m., at its location in the Danville Community College (DCC), 1008 South Main Street. The event is open to the public.
DRF provided PATHS a $358,000 grant over three years, beginning in 2009, to help make dental care available to more citizens by offering a sliding-scale fee structure based on household income, saving patients as much as 50 percent off dental services.
CALL FOR EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATIONS;
DUE JUNE 18
The Danville Regional Foundation awarded a $125,000 grant to the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Foundation so it could expand its annual education grant program for Pre-K through 12th grade teachers.
"We want teachers - as many as are interested - in Danville,
Pittsylvania County and Caswell County to submit their best, most creative ideas," said Clark Casteel, DRF Senior Program Officer., noting he envisions grants may be as much as $5,000. Read more or apply online.
 CALL FOR INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS;
DUE JUNE 30
Supporting its mission to enhance economic development and education, DRF is accepting applications for Fall Internships through June 30.
FELLOWSHIP FOR RETOOLING PROFESSIONALS:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS JUNE 30
Robert Wood Johnson Evaluation Fellowship for Retooling Professionals Program invites nonprofit organizations to nominate one mid- or senior-level staff person to represent the organization in a one-year fellowship. Nominees must be from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities.
Each fellow will receive approximately 40 hours of training in three 3-4 day workshops. Nonprofit organizations will receive a $5,000 award and
travel stipend. Eligibility criteria and applications are online.
AMERICA VALUES SKILLED VOLUNTEERISM
FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
From Philanthropy News Digest
According to the 2010 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey, 84 percent of corporate managers believe volunteerism can help nonprofits achieve long-term goals, and are increasingly offering employees skilled volunteer opportunities.
Regional Challenge: What can we do to increase the volunteer talent pool and encourage more citizens to volunteer?
FOUR STUDIES: URANIUM MINING MILLING AND TAILINGS STORAGE IN VIRGINIA
DRF compiled and released an overview about the four studies in Virginia that are either taking place or planned to take place. The Foundation will receive proposals for its independent study June 15, at which time they will be online at the Foundation's website and open for comment. |
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FOUNDATION ENCOURAGES LETTERS OF INQUIRY
The Danville Regional Foundation invests its original funds in domestic and international markets to generate income, which is returned to the Dan River communities in the form of grants. Since its establishment in 2005, DRF has invested more than $40 million in over 40 regional grants. Learn more about grant guidelines and submitting a Letter of Inquiry.
THIRD-PARTY GRANTS AVAILABLE
Kathy Milam, Contributor, Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
In an economic recession, there is good news. Money is available for nonprofits. A summary of grant opportunities in the areas of education, economic vitatlity, health and wellness, and civic capcity are online. DRFwill regularly update and continually make these resources available as we become aware of them.
DUKE NONPROFTI MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS REDUCED-RATE COURSES
PROGRESS ON ANNUAL REPORT CARD
Progress is being made to improve education, financial stability, economic vitality, health and civic capacity in the Dan River Region.
THE CITY OF DANVILLE WANTS YOUR INPUT
What do you want the future of Danville to look like? Voice your comments for the City's Comprehensive Plan by completing an online survey. |
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 GOOGLE AND SBA OFFER FREE SMALL BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING
Google and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have partnered to educate businesses about how to succeed through online marketing with a series of nine short videos.
QUALITY AND DELIVERY OF INFORMATION AFFECTS COMMUNITY HEALTH AND VITALITY
FSG Social Impact Advisors released reports from the Field: Community and Place-Based Foundations and the Knight Community Information Challenge, which looks at how the quality and delivery of information will affect the health and vitality of communities. Read more at FSG's website or at the the Knight Foundation website.
THE SOUTHERN PIEDMONT TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL
DRF has joined the Souther Piedmont Technology Council, which serves the growing technology industry in Southern Virginiaand wants to make the Southern Piedmont one of Virginia's premier technology regions. Consider membership today. |
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Here are some of the latest top stories about the Danville Regional Foundation's activities and efforts.
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DRF is focused on transforming the regional economy and creating a prosperous culture to benefit all Dan River citizens.
Please join us on our journey as we embrace a variety of tools we to keep citizens informed. Encourage your employees, your organizations, and your fellow citizens to subscribe to our newsletter, join our new Facebook Fan Page, and follow us on Twitter.
Until July,  Christina Motley
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