Twenty nonprofits working in the Tri-Cities/Southside area  recently received grants in the second of three annual grant cycles. The largest grant was made to Central Virginia Health Services for $364,924. Cameron's Board Chair Larry C. Tucker noted that The Cameron Foundation was formed from the sale of Southside Regional Medical Center, making it a health legacy foundation.  He explained, "Because of this history, healthcare has always been at the core of this institution's mission.  Central Virginia Health Services provides affordable healthcare for low-income individuals, nearly 40% of whom are at or below the Federal Poverty Line."  
The Cameron Foundation also provides technical assistance grants on a rolling basis to local nonprofits. Up to $15,000 to each applicant is available for use in building the operational effectiveness of the organization. To learn more, attend a free information session today, Tuesday, June 25th, 2 - 4PM at  the Eastside Enhancement Center in Dinwiddie, 7301 Boydton Plank Rd Petersburg, VA 23830. For more information contact waustin@scpartners.org or 804-458-6329.  

Implementing auditing practices is a valuable method of strengthening an organization, yet it is often a misunderstood and confusing time for many nonprofit staff and board members. The National Council of Nonprofits has created the Nonprofit Audit Guide to provide a comprehensive online resources just for charitable nonprofits. Providing practical information, this guide answers such questions as does your nonprofit even need to have an independent audit? The guide includes Virginia state law audit requirements and special audit requirements that apply to receive funding from the federal government as well as information on the role of the board in the audit process, how to hire an auditor, and more.