Women Making a Difference
with
Transformational Grants
Building Vibrant Communities
$3,811,500.00
Paragraph about “RWF grants have made a difference for this many years and this many dollars helping this many people in this many communities.”
(Photos from grantees before and after. Shots of plaques recognizing RWF. Examples: Camp Easterseal; Salvation Army Women’s Shelter, Mill Mountain Zoo; LEAP kitchen; Westend Center, Greenway)
Grant Recipients
| 2019 Recipients | ||
| CARILION CLINIC | Fallon Park School health space | $80,000 |
| COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIES | Addressing refugee gender barriers | $70,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF VA SKYLINE COUNCIL | Mobile STEM Center | $30,000 |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROANOKE VALLEY | Valley Victim Services | $30,000 |
| ROANOKE VALLEY SPCA | Building stabilization and repairs | $135,000 |
| SMITH MTN LAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS | Educational enrichment low-income students | $30,000 |
| 2018 Recipients | ||
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS | After-school teen development program | $75,000 |
| FREE (FOUNDATION FOR REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT AND ENDOWMENT | Rehab equipment for disabled individuals | $50,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | Reproductive education for teens & parents | $76,500 |
| SERCAP (SE RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT) | Usable water/wastewater in homes | $30,000 |
| TAP (TOTAL ACTION FOR PROGRESS) | Upgrade of aging computer system | $88,000 |
| WEST END CENTER FOR YOUTH | Renovated kitchen & children’s bathrooms | $50,000 |
2017 Recipients | ||
| CAMP EASTERSEALS UCP (UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY) | Installing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible playground | $100,000 |
| TRANSITIONAL OPTIONS FOR WOMEN (TOFW) | Aftercare Coordinator salary and an Emergency Assistance fund | $94,200 |
| FEEDING AMERICA SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (FASWVA) | Retro-fitting part of facility for a bulk food repacking space | $50,000 |
| ROANOKE AREA MINISTRIES (RAM) | Ongoing operational support for all programs and services | $50,000 |
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MILL MOUNTAIN ZOO | Renovate exhibits and expand education program | $46,800 |
2016 Recipients | ||
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BLUE RIDGE AUTISM & ACHIEVEMENT CTR. | Creation of life skills center | $110,000 |
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SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE AND | Building expansion & enhanced security | $85,000 |
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GREENVALE SCHOOL, INC. | Program space renovation | $74,000 |
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CULTURAL ARTS FOR EXCELLENCE (CAFÉ) | Cargo and passenger van purchase | $55,000 |
2015 Recipients | ||
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | Facilities refurbishment | $30,000 |
| ROANOKE CHILDREN’S THEATRE | RCT4TEENS program | $30,000 |
| PLENTY! FARM | Irrigation system expansion | $40,000 |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER ROANOKE | Funding for Housing Stability Program | $50,000 |
| CHIP | Funding for new research associate | $66,000 |
| TURNING POINT (SALVATION ARMY) | Shelter renovations | $90,000 |
2014 Recipients | ||
| LEAP FOR LOCAL FOOD | Community kitchen | $100,000 |
| NEW HORIZONS HEALTHCARE | Dental Clinic & hygienist position | $72,000 |
| BRAIN INJURY SERVICES OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA | Expansion of internet based program | $40,000 |
| HEALING STRIDES OF VIRGINIA | Funding for covered roof | $30,000 |
| MILL MOUNTAIN THEATRE | Update sound and lighting equipment | $30,000 |
| THE MUSIC LAB AT JEFFERSON CENTER | Additional space and work stations | $30,000 |
2013 Recipients | ||
| CHILDREN’S TRUST | Expand CASA program | $75,000 |
| REBUILDING TOGETHER ROANOKE | Increase capacity | $60,000 |
| FAMILY SERVICE OF ROANOKE VALLEY | Technology upgrade | $60,000 |
| FREE CLINIC OF FRANKLIN COUNTY | Conversion to rural health care clinic | $50,000 |
| WVTF RADIO | Marketing projects for new members | $43,000 |
2012 Recipients | ||
| BETHANY HALL | Kitchen renovation | $60,000 |
| GRANDIN THEATRE FOUNDATION | Digital conversion equipment | $95,000 |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF ROANOKE VALLEY | Domestic violence attorney | $37,000 |
| ROANOKE COMMUNITY GARDEN ASSOCIATION | Mountain View Garden | $70,000 |
2011 Recipients | ||
| CRAIG COUNTY YOUTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES | Community recreation complex | $30,000 |
| ROANOKE AREA MINISTRIES | Kitchen equipment | $32,000 |
| ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION | Greenway extension/expansion | $100,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY TURNING POINT | Case management | $50,000 |
| WEST END CENTER FOR YOUTH | Children’s leadership program | $30,000 |
2010 Recipients | ||
| FEEDING AMERICA SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA | Sustainable purchased food program | $50,000 |
| GREENVALE SCHOOL, INC. | Technology and building upgrade | $30,000 |
| SMART BEGINNINGS GREATER ROANOKE | Early childhood education training | $30,000 |
| RESCUE MISSION OF ROANOKE, INC. | Bunk beds for residents | $58,000 |
| FREE – FOUNDATION FOR REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT AND ENDOWMENT | Medical equipment | $50,000 |
2009 Recipients | ||
| CHIP | Nurse case management | $64,000 |
| VA DENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | Mission of Mercy dental services | $100,000 |
2008 Recipients | ||
| DEPAUL FAMILY SERVICES | Adoption of special needs children | $30,000 |
| BRADLEY FREE CLINIC | Medical supplies & prescriptions | $32,000 |
| VA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | Tuition for Roanoke City students | $100,000 |
2007 Recipients | ||
| PROJECT ACCESS | Diabetic supplies | $30,000 |
| COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAM – ST. JOHNS | Children’s music lessons | $30,000 |
| APPLE RIDGE FARM | Reading improvement for children | $70,000 |
| FAMILY SERVICE OF ROANOKE VALLEY | Mental health center renovation | $40,000 |
2006 Recipients | ||
| BELMONT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Health care for Southeast residents | $30,000 |
| ROANOKE VALLEY GREENWAY COMMISSION | Green Hill Park Bridge | $30,000 |
| CRAIG COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CARE CORP. | Medical equipment | $40,000 |
| SW VIRGINIA SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | Refrigerated truck | $50,000 |
2005 Recipients | ||
| PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY CENTER | After school youth program | $43,000 |
| LOA MEALS ON WHEELS | Breakfast for senior citizens | $45,000 |
| ST. FRANCIS SERVICE DOG FOUNDATION | Juvenile offenders training service dogs | $50,000 |
