Strategic Objectives
The Foundation has five strategic objectives relevant to our mission, with flexibility to adapt for long-term sustainability. These objectives are accomplished through donations, grants, fundraising, and committed, valued volunteers made possible by your giving.
Community Strength for Success
The Foundation knows that “we are stronger together than we are alone” (Walter Payton). It works with local organizations and like-minded nonprofits to support their causes. The Foundation is swift to work with groups responding to crisis like clean up caused by severe weather or funding local food pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environment Protection & Beautification
Colonial Beach is a rural coastal town in tidewater Virginia. The Foundation prioritizes environmental protection of natural habitats, town parks, and the Potomac River as part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Foundation's eco-friendly footprint impacts projects that create and preserve local oyster beds, sandy beach litter clean-up, boardwalk and park bench renewal, planting trees and shrubs, and efforts that improve the visual and aesthetic appearance of the town. Projects that maintain the town’s historic character are undertaken to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Health & Well-Being
The Foundation accepts the challenge of working to provide accessible, affordable health care services for people in and around our locale. In 2020, CB Health is gaining traction as an entity building relationships with local free clinics and medical service providers. Our goal is to ensure quality health care gets a foothold and the Foundation contributes to its growth. The Foundation promotes well-being in its support of recreational activities, backpacks filled with school supplies, community holiday events, and gifts for families with children.
Quality of Life & Cultural Enhancement
The Foundation believes the power of art, music, cultural activities, and social exchange enhances the quality of life. Offering a variety of entertainment and socializing builds community through relationships where people can celebrate diversity across socioeconomic lines via experiences they might not otherwise have. The Foundation maintains a community center available for use by individuals and organizations. It also supports the WWER 88.1 FM local radio station, Colonial Beach Playhouse for performing arts and theater, art walks and gallery shows of local artists, and activities that representative the advantages of beach life in a small town.
Youth Development & Education
The Foundation is committed to the development of young people and advancement of their education. In small town rural areas, opportunities for youth must be identified and championed with passion to produce tangible results. The Foundation funds and awards scholarships for post-high-school education to include college, and vocational and trade schools. Each summer, the Foundation increases the number of children it sponsors to 4-H camp.