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Our mission is to grow philanthropy to help meet the critical needs of the region. |
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The Community Foundation works with local donors to help meet the most critical needs of the region. We care deeply about our vulnerable neighbors, and we know that you care too. Our grants support programs addressing Poverty Relief, Child and Youth Development, Education, Health, Mental Health and Aging, and Military Personnel and Their Families. Should you have any questions about our work, or if you would like to open your own fund at the Community Foundation, please contact us.
For a list of organizations we are funding for 2011-2012, please click here. JUST ANNOUNCED!
For guidelines to apply for funding, please click here.
To help fund our region's most critical needs, click here to make a tax-deductible donation.
 
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 | Now accepting scholarship applications!
Did you know that the Community Foundation hosts 19 scholarship funds? If you’re a high school student planning for a career in medicine, education, journalism, or criminal justice--or if you're a graduating senior from an Arlington County Public high school, there may be a scholarship just right for you. Visit our scholarship page here for a complete list of scholarships and criteria. Most scholarships are accepting applications now, with deadlines between March 15 and May 1. Some examples of Community Foundation scholarships include: The Elizabeth Koury Scholarship, a four year scholarship of up to $5,000 per year for a high ability high school senior who demonstrates financial need and is planning a career in medicine. The Rose Koury Scholarship, a four year scholarship of up to $5,000 per year for a high ability, high school senior interested who demonstrates financial need and is planning a career in elementary education. The Charles Homer Barton Scholarship, of $2,000 for the son or daughter of police officers employed in Fairfax County or Loudoun County. Ten scholarships will be awarded in 2012. The Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship for graduates of Arlington public schools. Six scholarships of $4,000 each will be awarded in 2012. Apply today!
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OUR RECENT PUBLICATIONS2009-2010 Annual Report A Portrait of Children in Northern Virginia
 
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"The Community Foundation has supported our families, our children, our teachers, and members of this community for over ten years. No amount we receive is ever too small. Every dollar given to our program gives our children every opportunity to be successful in their future."
-Elizabeth Egan, Executive Director, Main Street Child and Youth Development Center
The Community Foundation thanks Washington Gas for its leadership support.
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia complies with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
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