Conferences and Events

Community Foundation Honors Knox Singleton of Inova Health Systems with the 2016 Community Leadership Award

October 11, 2016

Annual Gala Raises Unprecedented $544,000 to Raise the Northern Virginia Region

J. Knox Singleton, CEO of Inova Health System, was recognized by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for his history of leadership and stewardship, providing world-class healthcare to all members of the diverse Northern Virginia community, regardless of ability to pay with the 2016 Community Leadership Award. The longest standing community based recognition award in Northern Virginia, it was presented at the Community Foundation’s annual Raise the Region Gala on October 7, 2016 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Foundation Honors Jim Wordsworth with Community Leadership Award

October 14, 2015

2015 Sweet Home Virginia Gala Raises $482,000, Engages Hundreds of Donors

Jim Wordsworth of J.R.’s Goodtimes Inc. has been recognized with the 2015 Community Leadership Award by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The Community Leadership Award is the most prestigious, longest standing community based recognition award in Northern Virginia, and was presented at the Community Foundation’s annual Sweet Home Virginia Gala on October 9, 2015 at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel.

Chairman’s Breakfast Celebrates Community, Innovation and Philanthropy

May 7, 2015

Community Foundation's 2015 Annual Meeting a Success!

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia presented its inaugural Chairman’s Breakfast on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Gannett headquarters in McLean, Virginia to celebrate the impact of its work in the Northern Virginia community and to inspire donors to think about their philanthropy in new and innovative ways. The program included a presentation of the Chairman’s Awards to outstanding individuals and community partners whose commitment to meeting community needs has significantly helped further the Community Foundation’s mission. It also included a keynote presentation by James Quigley, CEO of Canvas and co-founder of Refraction, the fast-growing co-working experiment in Reston, on the intersection of philanthropy and innovation.

Community Foundation Honors Richard Duvall and Holland & Knight LLP

October 23, 2014

Annual Sweet Home Virginia Gala Raises Record Funds and Engages Over 100 Donors to Support Critical Needs in Northern Virginia

Richard Duvall, a partner at Holland & Knight LLP in the Government Contracts and Litigations practices, and the Holland & Knight firm were be recognized by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for their philanthropic leadership in the Northern Virginia area with the 2014 Community Leadership Award. The longest standing community based recognition award in Northern Virginia that honors outstanding community service, it was presented at the Community Foundation’s annual Sweet Home Virginia Gala on October 10, 2014 at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel.

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Giving Circle of HOPE Host Seminar on Catalytic Philanthropy

April 3, 2014

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Giving Circle of HOPE presented “Do More Than Give: How Donors Maximize Philanthropic Impact,” on Thursday, April 3, 2014. This program was designed to engage donors in the Northern Virginia region in a discussion of catalytic philanthropy – an innovative approach to supporting a cause and making an impact beyond financial support.

Community Foundation's 2013 Sweet Home Virginia Gala Honored J. Hamilton Lambert

October 30, 2013

Raises Funds to Support Local Critical Needs

J. Hamilton Lambert, former Fairfax County Executive and current Executive Director of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, was honored with the 2013 Community Leadership award for his visionary leadership in the Northern Virginia region. The award was presented at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s 2013 Sweet Home Virginia Gala on October 25, 2013 at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

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Community Foundation Honors Knox Singleton of Inova Health Systems with the 2016 Community Leadership Award

Annual Gala Raises Unprecedented $544,000 to Raise the Northern Virginia Region

Foundation Honors Jim Wordsworth with Community Leadership Award

2015 Sweet Home Virginia Gala Raises $482,000, Engages Hundreds of Donors

Chairman’s Breakfast Celebrates Community, Innovation and Philanthropy

Community Foundation's 2015 Annual Meeting a Success!

Community Foundation Honors Richard Duvall and Holland & Knight LLP

Annual Sweet Home Virginia Gala Raises Record Funds and Engages Over 100 Donors to Support Critical Needs in Northern Virginia

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Giving Circle of HOPE Host Seminar on Catalytic Philanthropy

Community Foundation's 2013 Sweet Home Virginia Gala Honored J. Hamilton Lambert

Raises Funds to Support Local Critical Needs

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