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COMMUNITY briefs
Community Briefs
Date published: 1/7/2007
New Culpeper County map in the making The Friends of the Culpeper County Library are seeking updated information for a new Culpeper County map. The group has commissioned historian Eugene Scheel to update the map he drew in 1975 for the Second National Bank. Anyone with information about old cemeteries, monuments, historical markers or old houses is asked to provide that information to the library. Citizens can leave the information either at the library, which is at 271 Southgate Shopping Center, or they can mail the information to the library or e-mail it to For details, call Susan Keller at 540/825-8691. Seven grants awarded by community foundation The Youth in Philanthropy Project, a youth-driven program of the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region, awarded seven grants within the region. The program is dedicated to teaching youth about philanthropic giving; the value of nonprofit organizations; and the impact of community outreach. All grants were awarded in December on a competitive basis. The youth steering committee is ultimately responsible for deciding how to best distribute their funds. Priority was given to applicants that involve youth in every aspect of fulfilling their project, and to those projects that the committee feels will utilize its grant dollars to have the greatest possible impact on the community. Award-winners: Post Oak Middle School's Interact Club was awarded $300 for a project which will provide students with disabilities an opportunity to interact with peers (with and without disabilities) to develop and refine appropriate social skills needed to be effective citizens. During club hours they have homework help and create projects to donate to other organizations. The Children's Bereavement Program at Hospice Support Care was awarded a $500 grant to create a monthly newsletter and scrapbook which will help young children with the grieving process. Fredericksburg Counseling received a $600 grant to provide group therapy at Hope House which will teach elementary-age children the concept of resiliency. The program is designed to demonstrate insight, independence, relationships, initiative, humor and creativity to all members.
Date published: 1/7/2007
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