The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $610,000 Awarded in Fall Competitive Grants and over $284,000 in Donor Advised Funds
(Lynchburg, VA – December 19, 2025) - The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (“GLCF” or “Foundation”) announced today the recipients of its Fall 2025 competitive grants.The GLCF Distribution Committee carefully reviewed each application received, resulting in $610,157 awarded in competitive grants, plus $284,542 in recommendations from our donor advised funds.Competitive grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000. The GLCF provides grants for a wide range of needs, including food/hunger, housing, education,
HumanKind receives approval to expand Early Head Start center in Lynchburg
Currently, 48 children and their families are served there and that number will almost double to 90 with the expansion. Having access to high-quality child care without the barriers of cost will help more than 300 family members pursue their goals for work, education and economic stability, a news release states.Central Virginia is considered a child care desert, where many families cannot find quality, affordable care. Nearly 1,800 children younger than age 5 in Lynchburg don’t have access to early
