December 4, 2023The Foundation is pleased to announce that the first Capacity Building Grants have been awarded to Real People Educating Others (RPEO) and the Rob Till Community Garden. With nearly 25 years in the business of community grantmaking, the Williamsburg Community Foundation has found that often grassroots organizations that are doing great work may not have the financial resources …
Ten Questions with Dr. Kate Slevin
“Ten Questions with” is a WYDaily series that allows readers to get to know local business leaders, volunteers and community members in the Historic Triangle. Last week WCF Board Chairman, Kate Slevin, was interviewed. WYDaily Interview with Kate Slevin
Williamsburg Community Foundation Awards $88,933 in Grants to Nonprofits
Sept. 28, 2023 Williamsburg, Va. – Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $88,933 to 23 organizations (listed below) at its Fall Grant Awards Luncheon this week. TowneBank generously sponsored the luncheon, which gathered over 120 community members including both donors and leaders from the nonprofit, business, and government sectors. The Foundation’s competitive grants are made possible by local donors who …
WCF Welcomes Rick Overy to Board
May 24, 2023 Williamsburg, Va. – Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new trustee who has been elected to the Board: Rick D. T. Overy. He brings a variety of skills to the Board, which oversees all aspects of the Foundation’s work, from financial stewardship to effective grantmaking. “We are very pleased to welcome Rick to the WCF …
WJCC Scholarship Fund Awards $152,853
Congratulations to these 84 high school seniors on receiving a scholarship from the WJCC Scholarship Fund! $152,853 was awarded this year – the highest amount ever! To view the full list of recipients, click here.
Outstanding Service to Seniors Award
Williamsburg Landing is proud to announce that Housing Partnerships, Inc. has been selected to receive the 2023 Outstanding Service to Seniors Award. This award is chosen during Older Americans Month (May) and is presented in partnership with the Williamsburg Community Foundation. The Williamsburg Landing Fund was established with the Community Foundation in 2016 to honor those who have exhibited outstanding …
2023 Spring Celebration Slideshow
Click the play button below to see the slideshow played at our 2023 Spring Celebration.
WCF Awards 27 Grants to Nonprofits
March 23, 2023 Williamsburg, Va. – Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $91,156 to 27 organizations (listed below) at its Spring Grant Awards Luncheon this week. Rick and Lara Overy of Compass Wealth Strategies generously sponsored the luncheon, which gathered over 125 community members including both donors and leaders from the nonprofit, business and government sectors. The Foundation’s competitive grants …
New Trustees Join WCF Board
March 13, 2023 Williamsburg, Va. – Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to announce four new trustees who have been elected to the Board: The Rev. Jan M. Brown, Thomas A. Cardwell, PhD., Iris C. Porush, and Scott Stabler. They bring a variety of skills to the Board, which oversees all aspects of the Foundation’s work, from financial stewardship to effective …
Altshuler Fund at Williamsburg Community Foundation Supports 7 Youth Sports Organizations with Over $25,000 in Grants
December 5, 2022, Williamsburg, Va. – Williamsburg Community Foundation recently awarded $25,629 in grants to seven youth sports organizations made possible by a bequest from a local resident Benjamin R. Altshuler. The grant recipients are the following: Bruton High School Wrestling – $2,629Girls in Gear (bicycling) – $2,000Lafayette High School Wrestling – $5,000New Kent High School Wrestling – $5,000Tabb High …