Welcome to the Danville Regional Foundation
The Danville Regional Foundation (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.”
RTI Uranium Study
DRF Uranium Studies Comparison - updated 3/7/2012
Today RTI International (RTI) released a study of the socio-economic implications of proposed uranium mining and milling at Coles Hill in Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia. This independent study was funded by the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) and focuses upon the areas served by the Foundation and adjoining communities within 50 miles of the proposed mine. DRF provided a grant of up to $530,000 to underwrite the study. Read the press release here. Click here to read all the reports.
DRF "Make It Happen" Grant for 'Backpack Buddies'
DRF "Make It Happen" Grant for a PDGA Golf Course
2011-2012 DRF Speaker Series - Majora Carter