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Proceeds from this year's raffle will benefit the Foundation's Community Crisis Fund supporting local food pantries during the fall grant cycle. Purchase a ticket here or contact a Foundation board member (see list below). Drawing will be held in September. You can also purchase tickets during the Farmer's Market at the Fire Department on Thursday mornings, Friday mornings at Colonial Buzz, and during Town events like Potomac River Festival, Car Shows, Juneteenth, and more.

T he Foundation recently awarded the following grants during the spring cycle: Colonial Beach Baptist Church: $1,200 to purchase 2 benches and a trash can for installation on Monroe Bay. This offers the public a nice place to enjoy the beautiful sunsets and views! Coming to the Table: $1,500 for youth education, workshops, and essay contests. Colonial Beach Volunteer Fire Department: $8,000 to update radar equipment on Fire Boat 1. Downtown Colonial Beach: $4,825 for interac

The Colonial Beach Community Foundation is proud to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to children living in the 22443 zip code. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a proven, transformative program that helps build a strong foundation for early literacy by providing free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. Each month, enrolled children receive a carefully selected, age-appropriate book delivered directly to their home at no cost to families. This

May 21, 2026 COLONIAL BEACH, VA — The Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF) is proud to announce the expansion of its scholarship program and the awarding of $7,000 in scholarships to local students pursuing higher education and career training opportunities. This year, CBCF expanded eligibility for its scholarship program to include any graduating senior living in the 22443 zip code. Seven $1,000 scholarships were awarded to local students pursuing higher education and

May 21, 2026 Colonial Beach Community Foundation Announces Spring 2026 Grant Awards COLONIAL BEACH, VA — The Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF) recently awarded more than $19,000 in grants to support community programs, public safety, environmental stewardship, education, and quality-of-life initiatives throughout the 22443 zip code. The following organizations received funding during the Foundation’s spring grant cycle: Colonial Beach Baptist Church received $1,200 t

Members of the Colonial Beach Community Foundation had the pleasure of interviewing scholarship applicants from the Colonial Beach High School Class of 2026 last evening, and we were truly impressed by the remarkable group of young adults we met. Each student brought unique experiences, aspirations, and a strong commitment to academic achievement, community service, and personal growth. Their passion, maturity, and dedication to making a positive impact in their communities m

Colonial Beach Community Foundation Michele Inderrieden communications@cbcommunityfoundation.org CBCommunityFoundation.org 301.646.8827 Colonial Beach Community Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact and Service COLONIAL BEACH, VA — The Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, honoring two decades of generosity, leadership, and local impact. The November 8 celebration brought together donors, supporters, community partners, a

COLONIAL BEACH, VA – The Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF), proudly celebrating 20 years of giving, is thankful for a memorable weekend of friendship, generosity, and music at the 7th Annual Northern Neck Beach Music Festival, held September 13–14 on Town Hill. Since its start in 2017, the Northern Neck Beach Music Festival has raised over $150,000 to support efforts that improve the quality of life in and around Colonial Beach. Proceeds are reinvested in the communi

News and Events Hello June! Festivals, parades, boating, swimming, and long summer days. Our Together We Thrive Raffle is underway! We will only sell 350 tickets so get yours before they are gone! You don't want to miss the chance to win $5,000. Drawing will be held September 14 at the Beach Music Festival (need not be present to win). The net proceeds this year go toward our Scholarship Fund. Welcome to Colonial Beach Meet Ups Return! We hope to see you on Wednesday, June 11

News and Events Welcome to May! It's the beginning of Colonial Beach's busy season and we're here for it. Thank you to all who joined us at Muse in April for Dine for a Cause. Our community crisis fund is receiving $200 from Muse and we received $100 in other donations. This fund provides grants to local food pantries to support the purchase of grocery gift cards to their patrons. Our community is very generous! Together We Thrive Raffle tickets are now available for purc

What a nice evening at the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad! The support volunteers supplied a wonderful spread of homemade food. Attendees heard from Tammy Preston and Holden Oliff, CBVRS members, about their history with the squad and the new partnership with Westmoreland. Tiffany Bounds talked about the services provided by Mobile Integrated Healthcare. Tours were given which reinforced the necessity for a new building to house 24-hour coverage, volunteers, and equipm

Monthly Welcome to Colonial Beach Meetup Thursday, August 15 6 until 8 PM Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (CBVRS) (225 Dennison St) Our guest speakers will CBVRS members. Since parking at the squad building is limited, please take advantage of on-street parking and parking at Torrey Smith Park Only One More Month ... 6th Annual Northern Neck (NNK) Beach Music Festival We're looking forward to seeing you next month, on September 14 from 11 AM until 6 PM where, in additio

Great turn out for the July Welcome to Colonial Beach Monthly Meet Up. Thank you to Raven’s Point for the delicious food! Check them out. Emily Franc from the Potomac Riverkeeper Network gave a wonderful presentation on what they do in Colonial Beach and some discussion about the DEQ Consent Order. It's always great to meet new people, hear their stories, and catch up with others. See you August 15, 6 pm, at the Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Learn about the partnersh

Colonial Beach Community Foundation Continues Tradition of Sending Local Kids to Camp July 10, 2024 Helping children attend 4-H summer camp has been a yearly tradition for the Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF). This year, with the support of generous donors, five Colonial Beach youth spent a week at the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) 4-H camp in Jamestown. The camp, sponsored by the VCE, is an educational and fun adventure for children ages nine to 13. Ca

Thank you to the Riverview Inn for hosting the June meet up. We had a great time hearing from our 4H campers about their favorite parts about camp and their excitement to do more. Wendy Herdman from the Virginia Cooperative Extension thanked the Foundation for their long-standing support of Colonial Beach campers.

Monthly Welcome to Colonial Beach Meetup Thursday, July 18 6 until 8 PM Raven's Point (322 Washington Ave) Our guest speaker will be Emily Franc of the Potomac River Keeper Network. Special Guest Speakers at June Meetup 4-H Campers Talk About Their Week At Camp At our June meetup, 4-H Campers Cassidy and Gabriella spoke to us about their week-long adventure, where they made new friends and enjoyed giving archery and canoeing a try. Their parents expressed their thanks to th

May Meetup Monthly Welcome to Colonial Beach Meetup Thursday, May 16, 6 until 8 PM CB Train Junction & Massage and Body Works (509 Colonial Ave) Our guest speaker will be our new Chief of Police, Les Parsons, Colonial Beach Police Department. Scholarships Two Seniors Receive $1,000 Each The Foundation is pleased to award $1,000 scholarships to two Colonial Beach High School seniors -- Vanessa Alicea and Ariana Druce -- who will receive $500 this Fall and $500 next Spring. Fo

A beautiful evening for the Welcome to Colonial Beach monthly meet up! Thank you to CB Train Junction and Massage and Body Works on the Water for hosting and telling us about your businesses. We had an informative conversation with Police Chief Les Parsons, Colonial Beach Police Department. These monthly meetups are a great way to get to know people, and learn about Colonial Beach and ways you can serve your community.

Michele Inderrieden communications@cbcommunityfoundation.org (301)646-8827 May 9, 2024 Colonial Beach Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients COLONIAL BEACH, VA—Two Colonial Beach High School (CBHS) seniors recently received a total of $2,000 in scholarships from the Colonial Beach Community Foundation. Vanessa Alicea and Ariana Druce each received a $1,000 scholarship; $500 will be distributed this year for Fall semester and $500 next year for Spring semester

Colonial Beach Community Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients COLONIAL BEACH, VA—Two Colonial Beach High School (CBHS) seniors recently received a total of $2,000 in scholarships from the Colonial Beach Community Foundation. Vanessa Alicea and Ariana Druce each received a $1,000 scholarship; $500 will be distributed this year for Fall semester and $500 next year for Spring semester. Scholarship Committee members Linda Brubaker and Debi Chedester coordinated the app