#6 Charitable Giving
It is no secret that there is a lot of money in Charlottesville or that locals are very generous in their support of local non-profit programs. There are two special Charlottesville twists to philanthropy that are notable. First, we have the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) that serves as a master foundation for many of the local funds. With only a small minimum deposit, anyone can start a charitable giving fund and have the strength of CACF behind it. There are many large and small funds held by CACF, but the most recognized is the Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band. Bama Works has given millions of dollars over the years to support local activities that better the community.
Giving is better than receiving. Our community gives in so many ways and many times it’s anonymous such as the UVA baseball arena.
Special thanks for Dave Matthews and his organization the Bama Works Fund who gives so much to so many organizations in different ways.
Comment by Karen Kehoe,Broker RE/MAX EXCELLENCE — August 27, 2008 @ 7:11 pm