The 7th Annual Opportunity Ball will be held on Friday, October 26th at Veritas Vineyard and Winery at 6 p.m.
The Nelson County Community Fund is proud to highlight our corporate sponsors for the 6th Opportunity Ball which was held at Veritas Vineyard and Winery on Saturday, October 29, 2011,
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The Nelson County Community Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, awarded $72,000 in grant awards to ten non-profit organizations or projects in Nelson County as part of its Winter 2011 grant cycle. Organizations receiving grant awards include:
| Shelter for Help in Emergency |
| Sexual Assault Resource Agency |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center – Latino Outreach Program |
| JAUNT – Nelson Midday Service |
| Nelson County Pantry |
| MACAA – Project Discovery Scholarships |
| Nelson County Community Development Foundation – Emergency Repair for Elderly and Disabled |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center – Medication Assistance Program |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center – Volunteer Coalition Transportation Services |
| NCCDF – Dental Task Force Dental Trailer at RVCC |
| MACAA – Emergency Assistance and Crisis Intervention |
The Nelson County Community Fund raises money through the Opportunity Ball and through direct contributions from Nelson County citizens. Since 2000, NCCF has awarded more than $525,000 in grants to more than 40 non-profits with the goal to improve the quality of life for all citizens in our community.