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For Iris E. Holliday, the meaning of philanthropy is best captured by the well-known Gandhi quote: Be the change you want to see in the world. In 2004, Iris worked closely with her sons, Saddiq and Ira, to establish the Holliday Family Fund for Scholarships.
In downtown Richmond, three of the Community Foundation’s grantees - Startup Virginia, Bridging Virginia, and the Metropolitan Business League - now operate under one roof at the Michael Wassmer 1717 Innovation Center. Together, these organizations have created a "front door" for the region's entrepreneurial and small business ecosystem, especially for business leaders who are from groups that are typically underrepresented in the space.
Just in time for the busy fall season, we are pleased to share an update that will streamline many of the services you can receive through the Community Foundation.
With this announcement of the latest Community Impact Grants, the Community Foundations is focused on initiatives that are helping to close opportunity gaps and advance economic prosperity for all.
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