VCSF Sets the Stage at VES
The Foundation granted funds to the Voorheesville Elementary School to install a performance area at the school playground. VCSF is proud to have been a major donor for the construction of the playground in 2018.
Solar Lights on Village Signs
The Village is shining a little brighter thanks to Gabriella Curley who submitted a grant request for VCSF’s Big Idea competition. Her idea was to use solar lights to light the signs around the village so they could be seen at night.
VCSF 5k in May plus another 5k
VCSF awarded grants to the Village of Voorheesville for new and repaired ART on the rail trail; to the Voorheesville Central School District for new equipment in the high school weight room; to the Voorheesville Dionysians for seed money for next year’s high school drama production
VCSF Supports Spring Community Events
The Foundation provided financial support and administration to two recent community events - Unplugged Palooza Family Fun Night and Voorheesville Family Bicycling Day. Unplugged Palooza Family Fun Night was held on May 4th in celebration of Screen-Free Week which is an annual invitation to play
VCSF Awards Two Springtime Grants
The Voorheesville Community & School Foundation awarded $500 to the Voorheesville Central School District for the Cole Summer Writer's Institute. The funds will be used to sponsor an author visit for the summer writing workshop offered to middle school and high school students.
Grant-making Activities
VCSF has had a busy year of grant-making so far, granting over $13,000 to several projects, including: Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy ART on the Rail Trail installation; New Playground at the Voorheesville Community Preschool; Voorheesville Troop 73 Eagle Scout…
VCSF donated over $22,000 in 2019
Congratulations to all our grant recipients. 2019 Little Big Idea Winners (Under $1,000): $600 was awarded to the Village of Voorheesville to install solar lighting for a dozen Village of Voorheesville entrance signs…