“I’m hopeful that this grant program will spark some collaborations centered around race, racism and the history of racism in South Hampton Roads that wouldn’t have happened before,” said David Bearinger.
Facebook awards $1 million to Hampton Roads Community Foundation to support local Black-led nonprofits
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - The Hampton Roads Community Foundation has received a $1 million award from Facebook to support Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in the region.
The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is one of only 20 community foundations in the country to receive this funding, according to a press release.
The foundation says the money will be used to create the Black Community Partnership Fund, which will award at least 20 grants to Black-led and Black-serving local organizations starting in 2021.
âWeâre excited to work with the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to help bring much needed funding to nonprofits that are serving and supporting the Black community in Hampton Roads,â said Marcy Scott Lynn, Facebook director of global impact partnerships. âWeâre providing funding directly to
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NORFOLK In recognition of its efforts to advance racial equity, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation received a $1 million award from Facebook. The money will be used to strengthen and support Black-led and Black-serving nonprofit organizations in the region. The Hampton Roads Community Foundation is one of only 20 community foundations in the country to receive this funding. The money will be used to create the Black Community Partnership Fund, which will award at least 20 grants to Black-led and Black-serving local organizations starting in 2021. The award is part of Facebook’s commitment to support Black businesses, creators, and nonprofits.