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NCCF has decades of experience helping other LOCAL nonprofits serve Nelson County residents

One is the Nelson Heritage Center which sponsors a food bank distribution and a host of other community services.

NCCF at a Glance

Founder: Gordon Smyth in 2000
Total number of grants awarded: 306
Total awards value to date: $2 million
Average grant size: $6,400
Number of local nonprofits receiving grants: 70+

Having fun fund-raising

NCCF is known for its rollicking fund-raising events, from masquerade balls to a costumed Road Rally Scavenger Hunt throughout Nelson County. These events are a chance to dress up and party, while bringing local businesses, nonprofits, and the community together—all for a good cause.

Support for the Young

Now more than ever, NCCF grants are needed to support youth educational, esteem-building, and environmental awareness programs

Support for Elders

Whether it’s help building an access ramp, or paying for needed medications, nonprofits that support seniors continue to rely to NCCF grants to fund such programs.

Sickle Cell Awareness/Blood Drive is a Huge Success

Krystal Vest(L), Nelson County resident, and Natasha Hudson Gray, Nelson County native and American Red Cross Central Virginia Board Member, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Chair and Diverse Blood Donor – Sickle Cell Initiative Lead were two of the more than 30 participants in a special Sickle Cell awareness blood drive by the American Red Cross, held recently at the Nelson Heritage Center. ARC is seeking black blood donors to address a critical shortage of blood to treat the deadly blood disorder.

Getting Families Involved

NCCF partners with local businesses to offer family fun—like a foot race at Thanksgiving—while raising money to give back to the community.

Improving Access to Health Care

NCCF grants have supported awareness and access to health care for rural communities.

Why Give?

NCCF has decades of experience helping other LOCAL nonprofits serve
Nelson County residents.

The Need

Half our school children rely on free/reduced-cost school meals. Many seniors can’t afford medications. High school students must bypass college due to costs.
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Our Mission

Through its grant-making, NCCF provides financial support to local nonprofits and governmental agencies that aid people in need in Nelson County.
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Our Donors

NCCF relies on generous individual donors, as well as partnering with area businesses and community groups to support fundraisers such as its “Opportunity Ball”.
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Our Beneficiaries

Each year we award thousands of dollars in grants to nonprofits providing health and dental care, feeding the hungry, promoting
education and much more.
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Words of gratitude from NCCF grantees…

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The funding from the Nelson County Community Fund to host blood drives in Nelson County is a huge help in providing these life-saving blood products.

Adam Spencer, American Red Cross

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“Thank you for supporting the SARA…. Your grant [helps] keep free, comprehensive services available to survivors and their loved ones”

—Sexual Assault Resource Agency

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“Thanks for the generous grant to assist Nelson County low-income residents with civil legal matters in the area of family law.”

Stephen E. Dickinson, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

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“With your help, we are increasing our outreach into Nelson County. For children who have experienced abuse… we will make certain they are greeted warmly and expertly.”

—Foothills Child Advocacy Center

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“The vision of Habitat is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Your generous gift is helping to bring this vision to life!”

Jayne Johnson, Piedmont Habitat for Humanity

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“The Mobile Food Pantry in Nelson County distributes nutritious fresh food and healthy staples to low-income residents in your rural county where groceries stores, and food pantries, are often scarce. Thank you for joining us in this important effort.”