Healthy Living Grants 2018-2023
The Foundation launched the Healthy Living grants program in 2015. Since then, many organizations have received grants in support of their work to improve health and wellness. In 2020 the program temporarily was placed on hold in order to maximize funds available for the Foundation’s grant response in support of emergency needs related to COVID-19.
Grants awarded are identified below.
In 2023, the Culpeper Wellness Foundation awarded $120,000 in Healthy Living Grants to 15 organizations proposing health and wellness projects within the Foundation’s service area of Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties.
The 2023 grant recipients include:
Orange County Free Clinic, $10,000 – Mental health services for patients.
Culpeper Food Closet, $5,000 – distribution of healthy snacks in summer for families without access to school meal programs.
Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia, $10,000 – Club implementation of Triple Play: A Game Plan for Mind, Body & Soul, a research-based program offering physical activities, games, cooking and nutrition, sports and programs that promote social and emotional wellness for youth in Madison and Orange counties.
Manna Ministry, $10,000 – “Manna to Home,” provision of healthy fruits and vegetables as well as hygiene products for home use.
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc./Downtown Farmers Market, $4,000 – Healthy eating and fresh food accessibility through SNAP matching, youth nutrition education program and Farm Fresh Dollars for kids to shop at the market.
Aging Together, $5,000 – Conference focused on understanding of dementia and person-centered care for individuals with dementia.
SAFE, $10,000 – Assistance with utility costs for emergency shelters.
Christ-Centered Addiction Restoration Services (CARS), $10,000 – Technology equipment in support of recovery services.
Madison Learning Center, $4,280 – Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids program including garden beds for vegetables and curriculum of mindful eating and exercise to create healthy habits.
Bridge Ministry, $10,000 – Residential reentry program for individuals transitioning from incarceration.
Generations Central Adult Day Center, $4,220 – Exercise program for older adults.
Hero’s Bridge, $7,500 – Battle Buddies support program focused on decreasing isolation, increasing advocacy, and preventing food insecurity for older veterans.
Madison Free Clinic, $10,000 – Screening equipment, educational materials to foster individual tracking of vital signs for better health.
People Inc., $10,000 – Training for volunteers participating in court appointed special advocate program.
Community Development Redistribution (CDR) Resource Center, $10,000 – Basic & comprehensive care packages of personal use and household products.
In May 2022 the Culpeper Wellness Foundation awarded $120,116 in Healthy Living Grants to 17 organizations proposing health and wellness projects within the Foundation’s service area of Culpeper, Orange and Madison counties.
The 2022 Healthy Living Grant recipients include:
Orange Free Clinic – $10,000 – For the OCFC Cares program to alleviate patients’ out of pocket health care costs by providing access to medications, medical supplies and medical devices for self monitoring.
University Physicians, Orange Primary Care – $7416 – Support to chronic disease care program for management of diabetes, blood pressure and heart health through glucose monitoring devices, blood pressure cuffs and weight scales.
Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia – $10,000 – To support Triple Play: A Game Plan for Mind, Body & Soul, a research-based program offering physical activities, games, cooking and nutrition, sports leagues and programs that promote social and emotional wellness for youth in Madison and Orange counties
Culpeper Presbyterian Church – $10,000 – To support inclusion of fresh fruits and vegetables and hygiene items in Manna Ministry’s take-home service for community members in need.
Orange County Office on Youth – $4,200 – To expand existing programs to support additional access to healthy foods and healthy eating education for families in need.
Aging Together – $5,500 – To support a conference providing educational and emotional support to health care workers and caregivers serving individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
Culpeper Literacy Council – $5,000 – To support health literacy program in classroom, Culpeper Free Clinic and local businesses to help individuals for whom English is not their primary language navigate the health care system.
Skyline CAP – $3000 – To support launch of Safety Advances Family Empowerment (SAFE) program that provides safety education to families in order to make improvements in the home environment.
Rappahannock Rapidan Regional Commission – $10,000 – To support access to medical appointments by recruiting volunteer drivers and providing gas cards to individuals in need to reach their appointments.
Sex, Drugs & God – $7500 – To support the Restoring Lives & Recovering Relationships project that provides financial support and advocacy for individuals working to sustain recovery.
Culpeper Generations Central Adult Day Center – $10,000 – To support operational costs during initial growth of new adult day program.
Hero’s Bridge – $7500 – To support veterans over the age of 65 through COVID prevention education, vaccine promotion and technology and selected outings that enable socialization.
Madison Free Clinic – $10,000 – To support community health through an awareness and education effort that promotes increased understanding of vital signs and availability of blood pressure cuffs to clinic patients for self monitoring.
Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board – $5000 – To support the need for two vehicles that will be leased by Recovery Services to respond to community members’ need to access care, services and treatment.
Hospice of the Piedmont – $5000 – To support a recruitment and training program for needed volunteers in Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties.
People, Inc. – $5000 – To establish and train individuals for a court-appointed special advocate program serving children in Culpeper County involved in the judicial system through founded cases of abuse and neglect.
Community Development Redistribution (CDR) Resource Center – $5000 – To support families in need by providing personal hygiene products, clothing and household items as well as offering a mentorship program.
In 2021, the Culpeper Wellness Foundation awarded $117,838 in Healthy Living Grants to 14 organizations proposing health and wellness projects within the Foundation’s mission area of Culpeper, Orange and Madison counties.
The Healthy Living Grant recipients include:
Orange Free Clinic – $10,000 – Purchase of devices and supplies in support of patient chronic care management (nebulizers, pulse oximeters, digital blood pressure cuffs, glucometers)
Madison Free Clinic – $10,000 – Support to community heart health: Purchase of EKG and AED equipment; staff & volunteer training in equipment use
University Physicians, Orange Primary Care – $5095 – Support to chronic care program for management of diabetes, blood pressure and heart health
Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia – $10,000 – To support Triple Play: A Game Plan for Mind, Body & Soul, through participation in physical activities, games, cooking and nutrition, sports leagues and programs that promote social and emotional wellness for youth in Madison and Orange counties
Culpeper Presbyterian Church – $10,000 – To support inclusion of fresh fruits and vegetables in Manna Ministry’s meals and take home items for community members in need
Culpeper Renaissance – Downtown Farmers Market – $5,585 – Youth nutrition education program and Farm Fresh Dollars for kids to promote healthy eating and fresh food accessibility
Aging Together – $5,000 – Educational conference serving health care workers and caregivers supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s disease
Culpeper Medical Center – $10,000 – Service to provide safe transport for mental health patients to inpatient treatment facility
Christ-Centered Addiction Restoration Services – CARS – $9,888 – Equipment to support expansion of recovery services
Culpeper Baptist Church – $7,500 – Support to 8-week summer camp for K-8th grade children with focus on academics and socialization
People, Inc. – $10,000 – Court-appointed special advocate program in Culpeper County
Piedmont Environmental Council – $9,270 – Support to area food pantries through fresh milk and egg donation program (Article:
Virginia Regional Transit – $10,000 – To support community need for accessible transportation to medical care
Young Lives Culpeper – $5,500 – To support education in nutrition and healthy foods preparation and mentorship for young mothers and their families
In 2019 the Culpeper Wellness Foundation awarded $120,000 in Healthy Living Grants to 13 organizations proposing health and wellness projects within the Foundation’s mission area of Culpeper, Orange and Madison counties.
The 2019 Healthy Living Grant recipients include:
Aging Together – $10,000 – To maintain transportation services for vulnerable older adults
Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia – $10,000 – To support Triple Play: A Game Plan for Mind, Body & Soul, through participation in physical activities, games, cooking and nutrition, sports leagues and programs that promote social and emotional wellness for youth in Madison and Orange counties
Culpeper Mid-Day Lions Club – $10,000 – To support diabetes screening and education
Culpeper Winter Heat Shelter – $5,000 – To provide removable prosthetic dental devices (dentures and partials) for homeless clients
Friends of the Culpeper Library – $10,000 – To provide assistance with access to online training, computers for resume writing, and job applications for re-entry persons
Hero’s Bridge – $10,000 – To establish a Battle Buddy Community Health Worker program to support elderly veterans in Culpeper County with a variety of needs including home safety, pet therapy and emergency funding for basic needs
Lake of the Woods Fire & Rescue Company – $10,000 – To update Heavy Rescue Response Equipment to support accident scene safety by LOTW Fire & Rescue Company in Orange County
Orange County Free Clinic – $10,000 – To provide dental care vouchers for patients needing emergency surgical & non-surgical dental extractions and tooth fillings
Piedmont Regional Dental Clinic – $10,000 – To provide oral health care for Winter Heat Shelter clients
RAPPU, INC. – $10,000 – To offer tuition assistance in the healthcare field for Culpeper, Orange & Madison Residents
Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department – $7,809 – To support injury prevention during patient handling
Services to Abused Families (SAFE) – $10,000 – To support renovations and additional beds with new mattresses for Culpeper, Madison and Orange families in shelter
Sex, Drugs & God – $7,500 – To support Culpeper Young Adult Recovery Network (Culpeper YARN), an open discussion-based format with additional support through a technology component.
In 2019, the Culpeper Wellness Foundation announced that Healthy Living Grants have been awarded to twelve area organizations, totaling over $100,000 for health and wellness projects serving Culpeper, Madison, and Orange counties.
“Once again the Foundation’s Community Grants Advisory Committee was given the privilege of awarding grants to local nonprofits that are working to improve health and wellness in our communities,” said Laura Grigsby, the committee’s chair. “It is inspiring to learn about the many worthy programs and projects that are happening locally. The requests for funds totaled nearly three times the funding available which made our job a difficult one.”
Culpeper Wellness Foundation established the Healthy Living Grants program in 2015 to support local organizations in their work to improve health and wellness. “This year we were able to award $100,000, up from $75,000 in 2017,” said Shari Landry, the Foundation’s president. “Our volunteer grants committee certainly had their work cut out for them as it wasn’t easy to say no to so many worthwhile efforts. Ultimately, the committee chose to fund the organizations and projects that will have the greatest chance for success and impact on our communities.”
2018 Healthy Living Grant recipients include:
Orange County Free Clinic – To provide dental care for economically disadvantaged residents.
Piedmont Regional Dental Care – To provide dental care for Winter Heat Shelter Program participants
Friends of Culpeper County Library – To offer a 3 month health and wellness program, “Let’s Get Healthy Culpeper,” in collaboration with other local organizations.
Girls on the Run – To train volunteer coaches to offer Camp GOTR, a one week program designed to build confidence and competence among 8-11 year old girls.
Culpeper Literacy Council – To implement an award winning health literacy program, HEAL, for adult English language learners.
Manna Ministry – To replace kitchen equipment, purchase supplies and offer fresh fruits and vegetables to provide healthier meals.
Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia – To provide programs that promote healthy lifestyles in Madison and Orange.
Lake of the Woods Fire & Rescue – To acquire two Automated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation devices.
Sex, Drugs & God – To provide addiction recovery coaching services.
Culpeper Mid-Day Lions Club – To provide hearing aides for low income Culpeper residents.
Paul Stefan Foundation – To replace a fire escape as required to house women and children who are facing homelessness.
Rappu, Inc. – To provide scholarships for Culpeper and Madison students applying for healthcare training courses.
