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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 

*CavFutures Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for Local Non-Profit Initiatives* 

Charlottesville, VA - May 15, 2024 - CavFutures Foundation is thrilled to announce the conclusion of its inaugural grant program, Champions of the Community, resulting in the selection of 13 local non-profit organizations to receive funding for their impactful initiatives in the Charlottesville community. The Albemarle Foundation for Education, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Camp Holiday Trails, Charlottesville Community Bikes, City of Promise, Come As You Are Cville, Computers4Kids, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, HER Sports, the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Stepping Stone Charlottesville, and The Yellow Door Foundation make up the grant recipients for 2024. 

After a thorough and competitive evaluation of grant applications by the UVA Student-Athlete Leadership Academy team, the CavFutures Foundation is proud to partner with a diverse group of non-profits dedicated to addressing critical needs and driving positive change within our community. These selected organizations exemplify innovation, dedication, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of our fellow residents. 

"We are incredibly excited to collaborate with these outstanding non-profit partners on their projects," said Lo Davis, Executive Director of CavFutures Foundation. "Each organization brings a unique perspective and approach to addressing the pressing issues facing our community, and we are honored to support their efforts.

“CavFutures Foundation believes that every student athlete has value in their NIL (Name Image and Likeness). In collaboration with the Weinberg Family Foundation, Cav Futures Foundation has created this unique grant program that not only impacts our community with time spent serving the community, but also providing much needed financial resources to local non-profits.” 

As part of these efforts, the CavFutures Foundation will host a programming event in September, bringing together the UVA Student-Athlete community, community leaders, and non-profit organizations. This event will serve as an opportunity to announce details of the 2025 Champions of the Community Grant Program and facilitate networking and collaboration among participants. 

"We believe in the power of collective action and collaboration to drive positive change," added Davis. "Our upcoming event will provide a platform for dialogue, partnership building, and shared learning as we work together to build a stronger, more vibrant Charlottesville community." 

Details about the programming event, including date, time, and location, will be announced in the coming months. For more information about the CavFutures Foundation and its grant programs, please visit www.cavscare.org. 

Contact: 

Lo Davis 

Executive Director 

CavFutures Foundation 

lo@cavalierfutures.com 

434-999-8821 

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About CavFutures Foundation: 

Cav Futures Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves as a complimentary entity to Cav Futures and is dedicated to educational programming related to personal growth and development, mental health advocacy, financial literacy, personal and professional branding and more. Champions of the Community is their local granting program dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance the quality of life for residents of Charlottesville, VA. Through these grant programs, partnerships, and community engagement efforts, the Foundation works to address critical needs, promote equity and inclusion, and build a brighter future for all members of the community.