Danville Regional Foundation

08/04/2025

It's that time again! Time to recognize our outstanding nonprofits in the Dan River Region. Nominate your favorite nonprofit for the $60,000 Ashby Award by Friday, September 5. For eligibility requirements and other info, visit the link below.

https://www.drfonline.org/ashby

05/14/2025

A reminder to area nonprofits that this year, up to six organizations will be invited to apply for Catapult Grants of up to $25,000 to support capacity-building initiatives that strengthen their operations and effectiveness. The program provides a fully funded Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT®) to evaluate key organizational strengths and areas for improvement. Organizations also receive consultant support to develop a tailored capacity-building plan and assist with the grant application process and if approved, grant funding of up to $25,000 to implement these plans.

Learn how to apply below or contact the Dan River Nonprofit Network.

The Catapult Capacity Program through the Dan River Nonprofit Network and supported by the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF), is created to build stronger and more impactful nonprofits serving the Dan River Region (City of Danville, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, and/or Caswell County, NC).

In 2025, up to six organizations will be invited to apply for Catapult Grants of up to $25,000 to support capacity-building initiatives that strengthen their operations and effectiveness. The program provides a fully funded Core Capacity Assessment Tool (CCAT®) to evaluate key organizational strengths and areas for improvement. Organizations also recieve consultant support to develop a tailored capacity-building plan and assist with the grant application process and if approved, grant funding of up to $25,000 to implement these plans.

Submit Your Pre-Application Today: https://link.danrivernonprofits.org/Catapult2025
If your organization is ready to take the next step in building capacity and enhancing its impact, submit your Pre-Application starting on April 15th at 9 AM!

01/23/2025

DRF is pleased to announce Danville House of Hope has been selected to receive the 2025 B.R. Ashby, M.D. Award for Outstanding Community Service.

This award, in the amount of a $60,000 general operating grant, honors outstanding community service in the region by a nonprofit organization based on success in helping families and individuals overcome significant challenges.

For the past 10 years, House of Hope has provided safe refuge to those who don’t have a place to stay in our community. This emergency homeless shelter provides guests with a comfortable place to rest, warm meals and most importantly dignity and respect.

“House of Hope is most often the last resort for many people in our community,” said Rev. Ryan Busby, president of the board of directors for House of Hope and senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Danville. “Our tireless staff and volunteers make sure that their last resort is a place of welcome, safety and respect. We are honored to receive this award and to continue to provide these things for our neighbors in need.”

08/05/2024

Nominations are now OPEN for the 2025 B.R. Ashby, M.D. Award for Outstanding Community Service! This award, in the amount of $60,000, honors outstanding community service in the region by a nonprofit organization based on their success in helping needy families and individuals overcome significant challenges. Learn more about who is eligible to be nominated and how to do it at our website, https://www.drfonline.org/ashby.

Nominations will close on Friday, September 6.

05/23/2024

Introducing Catapult — a capacity building grant program through the Dan River Nonprofit Network, supported by DRF! All participating organizations will have support through a comprehensive Core Capacity Assessment through the TCC Group, custom consultations, and a unique results report to help identify priorities and turn assessment results into an action plan. And, to help you implement what you learn through the process, organizations will also be eligible to secure funding after identifying next steps!

Catapult your capacity by gearing up for success now and in the face of tomorrow's challenges. Through the Catapult program, nonprofits can pinpoint strengths and tackle hurdles head on and prepared.

The opportunity is by invitation only this year. Please complete the pre-application survey below by May 29th to be considered.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kpzHLChayGXPhZj-d53ycXgO2ptvzmYg2-efRVvDpGQ/viewform?edit_requested=true

02/29/2024

Congratulations to the City of Danville for debuting their new logo, seal and vision for our future.

01/31/2024

We are still celebrating Danville Project Literacy and their Ashby Award this morning! This $60,000 will go a long way in helping more people in our area improve their reading skills. Read more about Project Literacy and find out how you can be a part at the link below.

https://www.drfonline.org/content/drf/uploads/PDF/web-2024-ashby-award-brochure-project-literacy.pdf

01/30/2024

Congratulations to Danville Project Literacy for receiving the 2024 B.R. Ashby, M.D. Award for Outstanding Community Service! For over 40 years, Project Literacy has offered one-on-one tutoring for adults in our community – at absolutely no cost. Their network of volunteer tutors invests their time and expertise to help their clients become better readers so that they can better understand medical materials, employment forms, community signage and more.

Learn more about Project Literacy below and join us in congratulating them!

09/26/2023

What a fantastic morning in Gretna at the Gretna Branch Library! Kudos to everyone that helped make this dream a reality. Make sure if you're in the area that you stop by the library to see all the newness including the amazing outdoor space.

08/15/2023

This is just the beginning and the work doesn't take a break. Listen to Corrie Bobe with the Danville VA Office of Economic Development & Tourism discuss what's next for Danville's River District.

08/14/2023

"Don't try to be someone else." Danville leadership learned some lessons along this long road of redevelopment and revitalization. Listen as they share their tips for communities and towns like Danville that are looking to grow for the future.

Featuring the Danville VA Office of Economic Development & Tourism and River District Association