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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 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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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…
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WCF Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Final Surprise Grant to Williamsburg Players
December 3, 2024—The Williamsburg Community Foundation has awarded the tenth and final surprise grant of its 25th Anniversary celebration to the Williamsburg Players, a beloved nonprofit performing arts organization. This grant is part of the Foundation’s year-long campaign to grow its community endowment and highlight its commitment to the arts and culture in the Williamsburg…
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WCF’s Surprise Grant to Opera in Williamsburg Supports World-Class Performances
October 15, 2024: The Williamsburg Community Foundation is excited to announce that Opera in Williamsburg is the latest recipient of a surprise grant, selected by Brenda Mitchell. This grant arrives just as the Opera celebrates its fall 2024 season, continuing its tradition of bringing world-class performances to the local community. Opera in Williamsburg kicked off…
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Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces $112,171 in Grants to Support Local Nonprofits
October 3, 2024, Williamsburg, VA: The Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce the award of $112,171 in grants to 29 local nonprofits, the largest amount awarded in a single grant round to date. This milestone reflects the Foundation’s growing impact and commitment to meeting the greater Williamsburg community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities.…
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Williamsburg Community Foundation’s Surprise Grant to One Child Center for Autism Highlights the Power of Philanthropy
The Williamsburg Community Foundation continues to demonstrate the profound impact of local philanthropy with its latest $2,500 surprise grant to One Child Center for Autism. As part of the Foundation’s yearlong 25th Anniversary celebration, this September grant supports One Child’s vital work providing therapy and family support services for individuals affected by autism and other…
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Significant Bequest from Jenny E. Wible continues to profoundly impact local charities
The Williamsburg Community Foundation is honored to continue awarding annual grants from the Jenny E. Wible Fund, ensuring her legacy lives on through meaningful contributions to our community. This significant bequest serves as a lasting testament to her dedication and kind heart, underscoring the powerful impact of planned giving on our community. Since 2017, WCF…