Danville

Linda and Terry Brown's love for the community has led them to commit their time, talent, and treasures to many local organizations. Volunteering has been an important part of their lives, and through their service on area nonprofit boards they have seen the challenges these organizations face to keep the doors open and lights on. They established a testamentary fund to provide grants to benefit nonprofits in the Danville area after the Browns are gone, creating a legacy of community giving in their name forever.

"Running a nonprofit is a little like being a homeowner—just when you think you've got everything taken care of, something else happens. We wanted to be able to give our favorite nonprofits a little extra money with no strings attached to simply use for what they need." (Linda and Terry Brown, Fundholders)

Your support of Community Giving Foundation: Danville makes an impact on the lives of people in your community. This story is just one example of the power of giving happening now because of the generosity of our donors.

With over 100 funds supporting a wide variety of interests and causes, Community Giving Foundation: Danville continues to invest in the betterment of its community and residents by awarding grants and scholarships annually. During their 2024 competitive grant round, the group awarded $31,100 in grants through the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Unrestricted Fund and other individual and family funds. Over $130,000 is provided annually in scholarships to support students continuing their education.

In 1999, the Danville Area Community Foundation was founded to benefit community residents through the stewardship of charitable gifts. Serving as a philanthropic resouce for local individuals, families, and businesses, the group set out to support a wide variety of interests and causes for the betterment of the Danville area. In 2013, the Foundation affiliated with the Central Susquehanna Community Foundation (now Community Giving Foundation) to support its grantmaking, development, and community awareness.

Many people support the Foundation as a way of saying "thank you" to the community where they live, work, or play. Others see it as a way to ensure the future of their community. In 2007, Danville's board extended their personal commitments to the residents and organizations in their community by establishing the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund through their own individual donations. Many years later, this unrestricted fund continues to serve as an avenue for everyone to participate in community giving together. More than $150,000 has been granted from the fund to support current pressing and unmet needs in Danville.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Event invites the community to participate in community giving together through an annual event that supports the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Unrestricted Fund. Learn more about the event and how you can get involved at csgiving.org/neighbors.

There is a place for you here! Through the collective work of neighbors, families, businesses, and nonprofits, the Community Giving Foundation: Danville will continue to leave a greater impact in your community for years to come.

Donors can help meet local charitable needs by supporting current Danville funds or by creating a fund in their own name to establish a personal charitable legacy. Walk through our Giving Workbook or contact a member of Danville's board or Foundation staff to discuss how you can partner with your local community foundation to make a difference in the greater Danville area.