The Board of Directors of Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Brennan Gould as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Currently Director of Programs, Gould has been with CACF since 2010. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that someone as respected and engaged across the community as Brennan Gould prevailed in our …Read More>
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Brennan Gould Speaks at Foundation’s Annual Lunch
Days before being named President and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, Brennan Gould spoke about the extraordinary challenges Charlottesville and the Foundation faced after the hatred and violence of last August. Elaborating on the June 6 lunch’s theme of “Taking a Deeper Look,” Gould provided insight into the Foundation’s journey during the past year as it …Read More>
Heal Charlottesville Fund
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Announces Review Committee for Heal Charlottesville Grant Proposals 9 person committee tasked with reviewing the Heal Charlottesville Fund grant applications Charlottesville, VA – The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF), is pleased to announce the 9 members of the Heal Charlottesville Fund Review Committee. This diverse committee is made up of community …Read More>
A Message to the Charlottesville Community
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation absolutely condemns the racism, hatred, intimidation and terrorism demonstrated by white supremacist groups that we witnessed with horror over the weekend. Our hearts go out to our fellow community members who were viciously attacked and injured, and we are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Heather Heyer, Lt. H. …Read More>
Celebrating 50
The Community Foundation is turning 50 with a year of events to celebrate, acknowledge and thank the many people and organizations that make our community strong.
Bringing Technology to Kids
Computers4Kids (C4K) empowers underserved youth by bringing together technology and imagination through supportive mentoring, youth-driven programming, and skill building for life success. Originally founded to connect underserved kids with surplus computers from area businesses, C4K has evolved into a design studio for technology and innovation. In addition to providing studio space, C4K offers out-of-school-time mentoring and …Read More>
Creating New Career Pathways
For a community to thrive, its residents must have viable ways to work and evolve within a profession or career. The availability of such career pathways is not only vital to residents seeking to support themselves and contribute to the community, but it’s an important part of a strong economy. In 2015, the Community Foundation …Read More>
Spotlight: Caleb, Chemistry and Calculus
Since Caleb’s story was featured at the Community Foundation lunch earlier this year, a number of people came forward to assist and advise him with work and educational opportunities. He is now currently enrolled at PVCC and he is genuinely excited about his classes: Chemistry, Calculus, and English. After working all summer at Faulconor Construction …Read More>
Thank You Marie
Marie Sours has retired from the Foundation after 28 years of service. She was executive assistant serving under 12 Chairs, and was the first point of contact for many of our donors and her welcoming nature will be missed at the Foundation. “It has been an honor being part of the Foundation family for the …Read More>
