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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
(Mr. CLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. CLINE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath, and Alleghany Counties.
In 2001, its first year as an independent organization, the Community Foundation was able to provide $32,000 in grants to the community. But through the support of many individuals, families, and businesses over the years, the organization has grown exponentially.
In the past 10 years, the Community Foundation has been able to grant a cumulative $2.5 million to nonprofit organizations, projects, and programs across the organization's service area. Just this year alone, the group will be awarding more than $300,000 in community grants and an additional $30,000 in scholarships.
These grants are made possible through the generosity of individuals and businesses and primarily support projects related to art and culture, community betterment, education, health, and human services.
In celebration of their 20 years, the organization pledged to give away $20,000 in 20 days to various nonprofits throughout our region. Their work is truly inspiring, and we thank them for their tireless efforts.
I wish the Community Foundation another 20-plus years of success.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 171
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