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Free monthly books will help build literacy skills and foster a love of reading for children from birth to age five. COLONIAL BEACH, Va. — The Colonial Beach Community Foundation recently announced it will serve as the local fiscal sponsor for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, bringing the internationally recognized early literacy program to children living in Colonial Beach ZIP code 22443. The program will provide free, high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to chi

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

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

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

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

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

November 17, 2023 Holiday House Tour in Colonial Beach Announced The Museum at Colonial Beach is excited to announce that the...

March 30, 2023. The Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF) is looking forward to being able to do more to improve the quality of life...

Colonial Beach, VA | March 20, 2023. Grant request applications are now open for the Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF) 2023...

For Immediate Release Colonial Beach Community Foundation Announces Annual For the Love of Wine and Chocolate Tasting Event On...

Embers Headline 4th Annual Northern Neck Beach Music Festival Concert, Shag Lessons/Dance Contest Benefit Colonial Beach Community...

Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce and Community Foundation to Host Town Council Candidates’ Forum Colonial Beach, VA | August 30, 2022...

Colonial Beach Community Foundation Continues Tradition of Sending Local Kids to Camp July 18, 2022 Helping children attend 4-H...

July 18, 2022 Helping children attend 4-H summer camp has been a yearly tradition for the Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF)....

Colonial Beach, VA | June 28, 2022 . The Colonial Beach Community Foundation (CBCF) recently invested more than $20,000 through its 2022...