Virts Miller Foundation Awards 7 Nonprofit Grants

The Virts Miller Foundation has awarded over $50,000 to seven area nonprofits as part of its competitive grant program.

“Our family has been fortunate to have achieved success through our past business endeavors, affording us the opportunity to give back to our community,” founder Sharon Virts said in the announcement. “From expanding exhibit space for the interpretation of Loudoun’s rich and diverse history to extending STEM and occupational training programs to the underserved, the initiatives our Foundation funded this year will impact hundreds of lives in our county and make a difference in the community for generations to come.”

All grants awarded support the foundation’s mission to provide opportunities for the underserved, reinforce cultural significance, assist in the preservation of historical sites, enhance access to healthcare and counseling services, and encourage the development and mentorship of youth and at-risk populations.

Grants were award to:

• • The Family One: $5,000
  • A Farm Less Ordinary: $10,000
  • Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association: $10,000
  • Mobile Hope: $10,000
  • Purcellville Main Street Program: $1,500
  • Tree of Life Ministries: $10,000
  • Loudoun Therapeutic Riding: $4,500

The Virts Miller Foundation, founded in 2015 as the Sharon D. Virts Charitable Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chartered to support the pillars of a thriving community: Education, Culture & Historic Preservation, Health, and Opportunity Development. Since its inception, the foundation has pledged more than $5 million in grants to the Loudoun community. Learn more at virtsmillerfoundation.org.