March 24, 2008
Most recent grantmaking by Cameron Foundation exceeds $2.8 million and benefits 26 nonprofits in Tri-Cities and Southside Virginia
New grant awards totaling $2,805,610 and going to 26 different nonprofit organizations in Virginia’s Tri-Cities and surrounding counties represent The Cameron Foundation’s first grant cycle of 2008. The awards were approved by the Foundation’s board during its February meeting.
“These resources will reach a broad cross-section of our community in Southside Virginia, thanks to the committed groups that are receiving these grants,” explained Ann C. Taylor, chair. Other board members include Larry C. Tucker, vice chair; Betty W. Thweatt, secretary; James L. Thacker, Jr., treasurer; Cleveland A. Wright, immediate past chair; Dr. Gurpal S. Bhuller; John H. Clements; Kevin A. Hill; and Dr. Jerry W. Isbell.
Wright, grants committee chair, noted, “Through its giving, the Foundation is responding to the Southside community’s needs. Whether a grant provides capital, operating, technical assistance, or project support, all of the activities combine to shape our quality of life in this region.” The Foundation makes grants in seven different program areas, including health care, human services, civic affairs, community and economic development, education, conservation and historic preservation, and cultural enrichment.
The February grantees include:
Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Richmond Chapter – $ 50,000
American Red Cross – Southside Area Chapter – $260,000
Arthritis Foundation – Virginia Chapter – $ 31,500
Better Housing Coalition – $250,000
Boy Scouts of America – Heart of Virginia Council – $ 25,000
Central Virginia Health Planning Agency – $ 70,000
Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation – $ 20,000
Crater District Area Agency on Aging – $ 40,700
Dinwiddie County Public Schools – $ 99,775
ElderHomes Corporation – $ 70,000
Foster Grandparent Program – $ 50,696
Junior Achievement of Central Virginia, Inc. – $ 29,650
Legal Information Network for Cancer (LINC) – $ 52,016
Partnership for People with Disabilities – $ 27,511
Petersburg Public Schools – $ 60,000
Petersburg Sheriff’s Office – $ 19,432
Phillips Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – $ 28,459
Rawls Museum Arts – $ 4,814
Rebuilding Together * Petersburg – $ 35,000
Rowanty Technical Center – $ 34,975
Society of St. Andrew – $ 10,000
Sussex County Department of Social Services – $ 33,000
The Salvation Army – Petersburg Corps – $ 42,042
Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation – $650,000
Virginia State University Foundation – $1,500,000
Young Audiences – Arts for Learning – Virginia – $ 21,000
Handy L. Lindsey, Jr., president, congratulated the grant recipients, affirming their efforts. “We value and respect the contributions that you, as nonprofits, make when you work here,” he said, adding, “At the Foundation, we are focused on good grantmaking. In partnership with you, we hold a commitment to the community to support positive change.” The Foundation makes grants in February, June, and October following a four-month evaluation period for each cycle.
Known as a health legacy foundation, The Cameron Foundation was established in April 2003 from the proceeds of the sale of Southside Regional Medical Center by the Hospital Authority of the City of Petersburg. Geographically, the Foundation’s giving is restricted to the area that historically had been served by the hospital, including the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell, as well as the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Sussex, and the portion of Chesterfield County lying south of U.S. Route 10.
More information about the Foundation, its grant opportunities, and its grant recipients can be found on its website, www.thecameronfoundation.org, or via telephone at 804-732-8900.