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Building Brighter Futures Across the Verdugo Region

Community Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships, Introduces Biermann Scholarship Thanks to the generosity of donors and scholarship fund partners, the Community Foundation of the Verdugos is proud to award 2026 scholarships totaling over $211,000. The 2026 scholarship cycle also marks the … Continue reading →

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Press Release – 2024 Scholarship Applications Now Open

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Learn more about the basics of estate planning August 22.

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A Gift That Keeps Giving

Donated Books Inspire Scholarship Recipients A scholarship can open the door to higher education, but having the right tools can help students make the most of the opportunities ahead. Thanks to the generosity of Scholarship Committee Board Members Judith Dellinger … Continue reading →

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2021 Foundation Status in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

To ensure that the health of donors, grantees, community-at-large, board members and staff is at the forefront during the continuation of Covid-19 in 2021, the Foundation office remains closed to the public. The CFV continues to monitor Los Angeles County … Continue reading →

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CFV Webinar: Importance of Estate Planning & Post-Election Market Outlook

This year has had its challenges and with it has come new perspectives on life and purposeful living. For many, this may have included incorporating more balance between self-care, home and work. Others became more involved in their own communities … Continue reading →

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An Urgent Message to our Friends with Donor Advised Funds

Whether you have a donor advised fund (DAF) with the Community Foundation of the Verdugos (CFV) or with any number of financial institutions such as Vanguard, Schwab, Fidelity, etc., time is now urgent for your local support! The CFV COVID-19 Response Fund has been activated by … Continue reading →

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An Important Message to Our Community – June 8, 2020

The Community Foundation of the Verdugos (CFV) has been proud to be a part of the philanthropic work in the Verdugo region for almost 65 years. Since Covid-19 turned all of our lives upside-down, the importance of a community foundation … Continue reading →

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March 25 Smart-A-Thon Cancelled

To All- It is with great sadness and concern for our community that we CANCEL the Smart-A-Thon 2020 that was set for March 25, 2020.   Because we depend upon The Smart-A-Thon to help raise funds that we give back to … Continue reading →

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Laugh your way through crazy fun trivia games and support our community at the 32nd annual smart-a-thon!

32nd Annual Smart-A-Thon Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:30am – 1:30pm USC Verdugo Hills Hospital 4th Floor Council Rooms 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale Enter to win the Pot ‘O Gold & Drawing!! 2 non-profit organizations will win $500 each! 1 non-profit … Continue reading →

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