Danville Regional Foundation Calls for Nominations for its Annual, $50,000
B.R. Ashby, M.D. Award
July 6, 2010 - The Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) is now accepting nominations from the public for its annual B.R. Ashby, M.D. Award for Outstanding Community Service to recognize a nonprofit organization in the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, Va., and Caswell County, N.C. that demonstrates a commitment to caring and generosity of spirit. Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m., Monday, August 16, and can be completed online, by fax to 434-799-2162, by email to smckenzie@danvilleregionalfoundation.org, or by U.S. mail to the Danville Regional Foundation, 103 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541. Nominations will not be accepted by paid staff member of the nominated organizations. Board members, volunteers, and citizens are eligible to make nominations.
The $50,000 general operating grant award honors a nonprofit entity for its success in helping needy families and individuals overcome significant challenges. The award was established in 2009 to recognize the exemplary service and selfless leadership of B.R. Ashby, M. D., a founding Board Member and first Chairman of DRF. Caswell County Parish, Inc. - a private, non-profit organization providing emergency assistance to families and individuals - received the 2010 award. The Parish served 1,804 households by giving clothing to 242 people, proving emergency food to 2,620 adults and 1,416 children. The Parish also operates the Tog Shop and sells donated goods.
To be eligible for the award the nonprofit organization must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least five years old
- Be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c) (3) organization
- Be located, serve a majority of its clients, and offer programs in DRF's service area of Danville, Pittsylvania County, Va., and Caswell County, N.C.
- Grantees currently funded or having a commitment to receive funding by DRF at $200,000+ annually will
not be
eligible for the B.R. Ashby, M.D. Award
- Previous Ashby Award recipients are not eligible to receive the award again until after five years.
Nominated organizations that meet the award criteria will be invited to submit a full application. The award ? which is overseen by an Advisory Committee of five community members and a DRF Board representative ? will be announced and presented by the DRF Board of Directors at a special event to be held this winter.
For questions about the award or process, contact Starling McKenzie, DRF Senior Program Officer, at 434-799-2176.
DRF focuses on transforming the regional economy and creating a prosperous culture to benefit all Dan River citizens. It does this by making long-term investments to improve education, economic vitality, community wellness, financial stability and civic capacity for citizens throughout the City of Danville, Virginia; Pittsylvania County, Virginia; and Caswell County, North Carolina. Since its establishment in 2005, DRF has invested more than $40 million through over 40 grants. DRF is committed to fostering collaboration, establishing partnerships and working across borders and with many types or organizations to rethink tomorrow and create solutions, positioning the Dan River Region as a place of opportunities. DRF encourages and supports new approaches, and believes that initiative and courage to view things from fresh and different perspectives enables everyone working "Together to Build a Brighter Future."
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Christina Motley
Director Marketing & Public Relations
434.799.2176 or 770-3523