Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc.

Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc.

provides funding for deserving area students seeking to pursue educational goals, and organizations and projects that benefit our area and its residents. serves the residents and communities of Mercer County, West Virginia and Tazewell County, Virginia through the awarding of grants and scholarships each year.

The deadline for Scholarship Applications is March 31st!Don’t wait!Finish it now!
03/23/2026

The deadline for Scholarship Applications is March 31st!

Don’t wait!

Finish it now!

The 2026 Scholarship Application is now active on the CFV Website: cfvinc.org.The Application Period ends March 31, so d...
02/13/2026

The 2026 Scholarship Application is now active on the CFV Website: cfvinc.org.

The Application Period ends March 31, so do not delay getting started!

Below, pictured from left to right, from the Richlands, VA Police Department are: Captain Matthew Whited; Deputy Chief ...
01/20/2026

Below, pictured from left to right, from the Richlands, VA Police Department are: Captain Matthew Whited; Deputy Chief Adam Crouse; Julie Johnson, CFV Board President; and Chief Ron Holt.

They visited the Foundation office to receive the Grant award of $9,984.55, which was used to purchase a DJI Matrice 4T drone. This drone has exceptional imaging capabilities, including thermal imaging and advanced night mode with low-light capabilities, which will enhance the Department’s abilities.

From the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. to all ...
12/22/2025

From the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. to all ...

The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. is pleased to have been able to assist the Richlands EMS in the purchase...
12/17/2025

The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. is pleased to have been able to assist the Richlands EMS in the purchase of mobile radio equipment.

Shown below, EMS Chief Matt Whited (left) receives the Grant award from Foundation Executive Director James Shott.

From the Community Foundation of the Virginias ...
11/26/2025

From the Community Foundation of the Virginias ...

11/23/2025

SO MUCH APPRECIATION to Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. for your continued help and partnership to our program! Your funding helps us be able to host events like our Christmas Celebration and we are forever grateful for you!

December 2nd is . Your gift to the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. will help us reach our goal of $7,500 to...
11/21/2025

December 2nd is . Your gift to the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. will help us reach our goal of $7,500 to support people in need in our local area.

You can make your donation on at the link below. Or, if you prefer, you can make your donation today or any time at the link below. And you can always mail a donation to the Foundation.

https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=29465XRZE6S2J

11/12/2025

Today our Fire Department received our grant check from the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. We would like to thank them for this grant. This grant will used to purchase a 16 foot utility trailer for our department.

Effective October 28, 2025, the Community Foundation of the Virginias office has been relocated to 622 Commerce Street i...
10/28/2025

Effective October 28, 2025, the Community Foundation of the Virginias office has been relocated to 622 Commerce Street in downtown Bluefield, WV.

Our phone number is the same 304-324-0222.

The Foundation's Annual Dinners was held October 9th at the Karen Preservati Center in Princeton. It was a great event. ...
10/26/2025

The Foundation's Annual Dinners was held October 9th at the Karen Preservati Center in Princeton. It was a great event. More than 250 people attended, and our speaker was former Princeton resident, Jim Miller.

He played basketball locally and at the University of Virginia, and went on to play for the Utah Jazz, and in Austria and Spain.

Pictured in the photo, left to right, are:
Foundation Executive Director James Shott; Foundation Special Projects Chair Mary Joe Babbitt; Todd Browning, who introduced Jim Miller; speaker Jim Miller; Foundation President Julie Johnson, and Foundation Vice President Gene Bailey.

09/16/2025

At its September meeting, the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of the Virginias approved grants for 2025.

This year 87 grants were awarded to non-profit organizations and totaled $524,699, with funding being provided by 41 different funds.

Grants for Education - $91,994; Health - $22,250; Human Services - $304,356; Arts and Humanities - $108,919.

The Foundation wishes to thank the members of the Grants Committee for their diligence and hard work reviewing the Grants applications this year: Kathleen Blaydes, Chair; Maggie Asbury, Mary Azzo, Mary Jo Babbitt, Gene Bailey, Carol Cofer, Deborah Garton, Kelly Knowles, Mike Swatts, and Peter Taylor.

Address

622 Commerce Street/PO Box 4127
Bluefield, WV
24701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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