September 28, 2022 Williamsburg, Va. – Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $83,715 to 20 organizations at its Fall Grant Awards Luncheon this week. The luncheon was generously sponsored by Wilbanks, Smith, & Thomas Asset Management. The Foundation’s competitive grants are made possible by local donors who over the years have given to the Foundation’s Community Endowment and Field-of-Interest …
WCF Awards Grants to 18 Nonprofits
Williamsburg Community Foundation is excited to announce grants to 18 local nonprofits, totaling $78,727, for its Fall 2021 grant round. These grants are made possible by the Community Endowment, Field-of-Interest Funds, and additional anonymous donors. Community Endowment Grants Arts & Culture Access Virginia ($5,000) – For accommodations to allow those with hearing/sight loss to access performing arts venue(s) and attend …
16 Spring Grants Awarded
In its first grant round of the year, the Williamsburg Community Foundation (WCF) presented grants totaling $44,652 to 16 local nonprofit organizations at its Grant Award Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Ford’s Colony Country Club. Berkeley Realty Property Management generously sponsored the luncheon. “A community foundation’s role is to forge connections and build a strong base of …
Williamsburg Community Foundation Awards $69,475 in Fall Grants
October 30, 2019, Williamsburg, Va. – Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of local donors, the Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded $69,475 in competitive grants to 18 organizations serving the community (see entire list below). The grants were awarded today at a luncheon for recipients and community members, which was generously sponsored by the Atlantic Wealth Management Group of UBS (Norfolk), …
Williamsburg Community Foundation Awards Grant to Salvation Army of Williamsburg
October 17, 2019, Williamsburg, Va. – Thanks to a generous bequest from the late Jenny E. Wible, the Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded a grant of $29,616.50 to Salvation Army of Williamsburg, to support their programs such as emergency assistance, transitional housing, and food pantry. Mrs. Wible passed away in 2017, but her estate gift will forever benefit three organizations that she …
Williamsburg Community Foundation Awards Grant to Walsingham Academy
October 9, 2019, Williamsburg, Va. – Thanks to a generous bequest from the late Jenny E. Wible, Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded a grant of $59,233 to Walsingham Academy, to support student scholarships. Mrs. Wible passed away in 2017, but her estate gift will forever benefit three organizations that she loved, including Walsingham Academy. The Jenny E. Wible Endowment Fund will …
Williamsburg Community Foundation Awards Grant to St. Bede Church
October 9, 2019, Williamsburg, Va. – Thanks to a generous bequest from the late Jenny E. Wible, Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded a grant of $29,616.50 to St. Bede Catholic Church, to support their ministries. Mrs. Wible passed away in 2017, but her estate gift will forever benefit three organizations that she loved, including St. Bede. The Jenny E. Wible Endowment …
Thank You to Berkeley Realty
Thank you to Berkeley Realty Property Management for sponsoring the Spring Grants Award Lunch on April 24, 2019 at Ford’s Colony Country Club. Click here to learn about the grants awarded this spring.
Williamsburg Landing Outstanding Service to Seniors Award
On April 24, 2019, Williamsburg Landing CEO Greg Storer presented the third annual Outstanding Service to Seniors Award to Amy Fiedor, Recreation Program Coordinator for James City County Parks and Recreation. Ms. Fiedor manages a wide variety of activities for seniors at The Lounge, part of the James City County Recreation Center. The Williamsburg Landing Fund was created at the …
19 Fall Grants Awarded
In its second grant round of the year, the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $61,567 to 18 local nonprofit organizations at its Grant Award Luncheon on Wednesday, October 25, 2018 at the Ford’s Colony Country Club. The luncheon was generously sponsored by Union Wealth Management and Berkeley Realty Property Management. The grants awarded this fall come from Williamsburg Community …