| Mission |
| The mission of the Danville Regional Health Foundation
is to promote a healthier community. |
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| Why
was the Danville Regional Health Foundation established?
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| The Danville Regional Health Foundation was created
to help the citizens of our region live healthier
and more productive lives. To do so, we must increase
and enhance the healthcare services and programs
currently available in our community. To this end,
the Health Foundation has established the Healthy
Community Fund to offer much needed support for
worthy health initiatives. Other funds provide long-term
support for the hospital's continuing medical education,
the Danville Regional Medical Center School of Health Professions Nursing Program,
and the Foundation House. |
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| What
is the Healthy Community Fund? |
| The Healthy Community Fund was created to
support health initiatives of tax-exempt public
or private agencies in the City of Danville, Pittsylvania
County, and Caswell County. Since 1998, Danville
Regional Health Foundation has contributed more
than $1 million to the community through the Healthy
Community Fund.
Funding priority is given to innovative projects
that address community health issues, particularly:
- drug and alcohol abuse
- teen pregnancy
- healthier lifestyles
- basic healthcare for all
- health education
Projects should:
- target under served groups
- aim to reduce health risks
- receive at least 25% of funding from sources
other than the Health Foundation
- have a continuation plan and method for assessing
effectiveness
Requests are reviewed semi-annually with submission
deadlines of April 1 and October 1.
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| How
can organizations apply to the Healthy Community
Fund? |
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Applications should include:
- Cover letter describing amount of funding
requested
- How the funding will be used
- When funds are needed
- How the project addresses the health needs
of the community
- Brief history of the organization, including
previous projects and initiatives
- Mission, vision, and goal statements
- IRS determination letter
- Budget
- Board Members
- Other funding received
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In addition, an oral presentation and/or site
visit may be requested.
Applications are reviewed by the Awards Committee
of the Danville Regional Health Foundation and recommendations for approval are made to Health Foundation Board at the January and July meetings. Funds are available for approved grants in February and August. Grant recipients will be required to make written quarterly progress reports and may be asked to make an oral report at a Board meeting.
Applications should be sent to the following
address:
Margie Wilkinson,
Executive Director
Danville Regional Health Foundation
142 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
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