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First Recipients of Williamsburg Descendants Scholarship Announced
Scholarship supports educational dreams—and a more just, inclusive future. August 5, 2025 – The new Williamsburg Descendants Scholarship created to address the disparities caused by the generational effects of racism has named its first recipients. At an August 2 celebration, the first class of Descendants Scholars— Tasja Bartlett, Corniya Taylor, Brandon Freeman, and Nasir Simms…
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WCF Campaign Reaches $1 Million, Growing Support for Local Nonprofits
Two post-Campaign gifts boost 25th Anniversary Campaign beyond milestone goal July 10, 2025 – The Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce that its 25th Anniversary Campaign has officially surpassed $1 million, thanks to two new leadership donors that stepped forward after the official close of the Campaign. Launched to mark the Foundation’s milestone year,…
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WCF awards over $200,000 in scholarships to 105 students
June 4, 2025 – At its annual awards ceremony on June 1, Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded 105 scholarships totaling $200,955 to graduating students from Jamestown, Lafayette, Warhill High Schools through the Williamsburg-James City County Scholarship Fund. What began as the Lafayette Education Fund in 1974 with just seven scholarships totaling $1,500 has grown into an…
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WCF Welcomes Scott Andrews-Weckerly as Director of Community Investment
May 8, 2025, Williamsburg, VA – The Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Scott Andrews-Weckerly will join the staff as Director of Community Investment, beginning May 27, 2025. In this newly expanded role, Scott will oversee the Foundation’s grantmaking and scholarship programs and will also help shape and implement new initiatives that emerge…
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Mary’s Walk Williamsburg
Celebrate May is National Walking Month by putting on your walking shoes and exploring Williamsburg by foot! The inaugural Mary’s Walk Williamsburg, a community walking event, is Sunday, May 4 from 10 am to 4 pm. Registration is free, but donations are encouraged to fund the Mary Turnbull Bike & Walk Fund at WCF. This fund recently awarded its…
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WCF Raises More Than $924,000 to Benefit Area Residents for Years to Come
April 1, 2025, Williamsburg, VA – Thanks to the generosity of our community, Williamsburg Community Foundation has exceeded its original goal for the 25th Anniversary Campaign, raising $924,408 to ensure lasting support for local nonprofits. Because these funds are endowed, WCF will be able to increase its grantmaking capacity, forever, strengthening the Foundation’s ability to…
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2025 Scholarship Award Ceremony – Save the Date, June 1 at Jamestown High
office@williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org or call 757-259-1660.
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WCF Announces $83,096 in Grants to Support Local Nonprofits
March 18, 2025, Williamsburg, VA: The Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to have awarded $83,096 in grants to 20 local nonprofits as part of its spring grant cycle, providing critical funding for programs that address pressing community needs. The grants support various projects and programs across five of the Foundation’s six priority areas: Arts &…
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Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces New Board Officers and Trustees, Honors Retiring Trustees
Feb. 25, 2025 – The Williamsburg Community Foundation announces the election of new officers and trustees to its Board of Trustees. During its February 20 meeting, the Board elected David E. Bush, CPA, CFP, PFS as Treasurer and Ti’Juana Gholson as Secretary. Alison V. Lennarz continues as Chair and Melinda B. Morgan as Vice Chair.…
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Benjamin R. Altshuler Fund Awards More Than $25,000 to Peninsula Amateur Sports
December 12, 2024 – The Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce $26,971 in grants awarded to 11 local organizations through the Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund for Amateur Sports. These grants reflect the fund’s ongoing commitment to fostering youth participation in amateur sports, particularly wrestling, and ensuring greater access to athletic opportunities in our…