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December 22, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

What is the C.A.P.E?

The Center for Archaeology, Preservation and Education (The CAPE!) at the former Edge Hill Service Station in Gloucester is going to be our new home and headquarters. But it will be so much more than that! As a regional preservation center and archaeology lab, the CAPE will be a place where the public can learn […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Preservation Tagged With: archaeology, Architectural Conservation, CAPE, Community, Edge Hill Service Station, education, Engagement, fairfield foundation, Fundraising, gloucester, Gloucester Courthouse, Main Street, Preservation, Restoration, Volunteers

September 11, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Help Make The 2013 Amazing Raise A Success For The Fairfield Foundation!

It’s that time of year again! We are gearing up for the third annual Amazing Raise online fundraiser event, which is coming up next Wednesday and Thursday, September 18 and 19! If you’re unfamiliar with the Amazing Raise event, here’s some brief background information: The Community Foundation of Greater Richmond is hosting a 36-hour online […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Amazing Raise, CAPE, fairfield foundation, Fundraising

June 3, 2013 By Fairfield Foundation

Successful Fundraiser Supports Fairfield’s New Education Center

On May 4th, the Fairfield Foundation announced our new education and preservation center at the former Edge Hill Service Station in Gloucester and discussed with supporters our plans for the future.  We extend our deepest gratitude to Nam Vu and his family for their gracious hosting of this fundraising event.  Sponsors included the Gold Sponsor- Chesapeake Bank, […]

Filed Under: Events, Preservation Tagged With: CAPE, Fundraising

November 6, 2012 By Fairfield Foundation

$96,000 = $348,000: Help us make the Edge Hill Service Station YOUR community preservation center!

You read it right the first time!  This grant will complete the restoration of the Edge Hill Service Station – creating a center for preservation in our community.  The Fairfield Foundation, working hand-in-hand with Gloucester County, received a Transportation Enhancement grant from the Federal Highway Administration.  The funds, administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation […]

Filed Under: Education, Preservation Tagged With: Community, Edge Hill Service Station, education, Fundraising, Main Street, Preservation, Restoration, VDOT, Volunteer

September 25, 2012 By Fairfield Foundation

Amazing Raise Success!

For 36 hours last week, the Community Foundation of Richmond hosted The Amazing Raise giving challenge, during which the community responded with fervor, donating over 15,000 gifts for an astounding total of over $1.2 million dollars!  And for 36 hours, many of our own donors responded with generosity and positive vibes to our calls to participate […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Amazing Raise, Fundraising, GiveRichmond

September 17, 2012 By Fairfield Foundation

Don’t Forget! Amazing Raise September 19th and 20th!

UPDATE 9/19/12: Here is a direct link to the Fairfield Foundation donation page for the Amazing Raise Event. Happy Giving! https://giverichmond.s3.amazonaws.com/npo1043211.html   Get your mouse-clicking fingers primed and ready – the Amazing Raise challenge starts Wednesday! If you’re unfamiliar with the Amazing Raise event, here’s some quick background information: The Community Foundation of Greater Richmond […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Amazing Raise, Fundraising, GiveRichmonnd

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