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Proceeds will benefit student scholarships

Chesapeake, Va.— Selected Hampton Roads students will benefit from proceeds raised at the 4th Annual Sip for Scholarships fundraiser to be presented by the E3 Community Foundation on Friday, May 17, from 7-9:30 p.m. at The Slover Library located at 235 E. Plume Street in Downtown Norfolk. Tickets, which cost $40, include light hors d’oeuvres and tastings. A cash bar, 50/50 raffle, and prizes will also be a part of the event.

 “We are dedicated as an organization to educating, enriching and empowering our community,” said Rhonda Corprew, Chair of the CVBDF Board. “This fundraiser will help us raise the funds necessary to support one of our education-related initiatives.”

The Foundation plans to award three $1,000 scholarships in June to selected Hampton Roads students.  To purchase a "Sip for Scholarships" ticket, visit eventbrite.com.  To learn more about CVBDF, visit cvbdf.org.

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Established in 2013, the CVBDF is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.  Its board of directors is comprised of forward-thinking women who actively serve the community and demonstrate leadership through the development of community programs and partnerships with local community supporters and organizations.

The E3 (E3) Community Foundation has released its applications for three scholarships that it will award to qualifying Hampton Roads students.  This will be the fourth year—since its formation in 2013—that E3 will award scholarships.  In addition, for the first time, this year’s award amount will increase from $750 to $1,000 per scholarship.

“We are proud and delighted to be able to offer scholarships to these deserving students,” said Rhonda Corprew, chair of the E3 Board.  “Awarding scholarships is one way we fulfill our mission to educate our community.”

E3 will award the following scholarships:

• Academic and Community Service Scholarship – given to a qualifying student for outstanding community service and exceptional academics;

• HBCU Scholarship – given to a qualifying student who has been accepted to and plans to attend a historically black college or university; and

• Community Service Scholarship – given to a qualifying student for exceptional community service.

The scholarship applications (with detailed requirements for each) are available at cvbdf.org. Application deadline is May 3. For additional information, please contact Scholarship Chairperson Mary Williams at cvbdf2013@gmail.com.

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Established in 2013, the CVBDF is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Its board of directors is comprised on forward-thinking women who actively serve the community and demonstrate leadership through the development of community programs and partnerships with local community supporters and organizations.

Proceeds will benefit student scholarships

Chesapeake, Va.— Selected Hampton Roads students will benefit from proceeds raised by the 2^nd Annual "Sip for Scholarships" fundraiser to be presented by the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Delta Foundation (CVBDF) on Friday, May 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Mermaid Winery Tasting Room located at 330 W. 22^nd Street, Unit 105, in Norfolk.  Tickets, which cost $35, include a cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres.  A silent auction, featuring a variety of thematic items, will also be a part of the event.

 "We are dedicated as an organization to educating, enriching and empowering our community," said Rhonda Corprew, Chair of the CVBDF Board.  "This fundraiser will help us raise the funds necessary to support one of our education-related initiatives."

The Foundation plans to award three $750 scholarships in June to selected Hampton Roads students.  To purchase a "Sip for Scholarships" ticket, visit eventbrite.com.  To learn more about CVBDF, visit cvbdf.org.

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Established in 2013, the CVBDF is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.  Its board of directors is comprised of forward-thinking women who actively serve the community and demonstrate leadership through the development of community programs and partnerships with local community supporters and organizations.

Job seekers will learn interviewing skills, how to complete an application, how to prepare a resume, and other job-search related skills during “Tools for Success”—a Job Skills Workshop being presented by the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Delta Foundation (CVBDF) in partnership with ForKids , Inc. and Dress for Success Hampton Roads. The workshop will take place Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at ForKids, located at 4200 Colley Avenue, #A, in Norfolk.

“The workshop is at the core of the Foundation’s mission to educate, enrich, and empower our community,” said CVBDF Foundation President Deidre Eason.

During the workshop, attendees—who are ages 18 and up and pursuing employment—will also participate in a Recruiters’ Forum, where they can learn what companies seek from potential employees. In addition, female participants will receive a session with Dress for Success Hampton Roads to get fitted for a professional suit/dress.

For more information about CVBDF, visit www.cvbdf.org.Established in 2013, the CVBDF is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to educate, enrich, and empower the community. Its board of directors is comprised on forward-thinking women who actively serve the community and demonstrate leadership through the development of community programs and partnerships with local community supporters and organizations.

ForKids, Inc. is a non-profit agency founded in 1988 with a mission to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children. Today, ForKids is the largest service provider for homeless families in the state of Virginia.

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by proving a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

• Rebecca Johnson, a senior at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach is the recipient of the Foundation’s $750 HBCU Scholarship Award, given to a deserving student who plans to attend a historically black college or university. Johnson, who has a 3.8 grade point average, plans to attend Howard University.

• Tyra Hendricks, a senior at Granby High School in Norfolk, is the recipient of the Foundation’s $750 Academic Scholarship Award, given to a deserving student for outstanding academic achievement.  Hendricks, who has a 4.15 grade point average, plans to attend Old Dominion University.

“From the onset, we knew one of our first initiatives would be to give scholarships to deserving students,” said Deidre Eason, chair of the CVBDF Board.  “We are delighted that we can help these two students reach their educational goals.”

For additional information about the CVBDF, email cvbdf2013@gmail.com or call (757) 609-3135.

The Foundation will hold the fundraiser on Friday, May 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Mermaid Winery Tasting Room located at 330 W. 22nd Street, Unit 105, in Norfolk. Tickets, which cost $35, include a cash bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

“We are dedicated as an organization to educating, enriching and empowering our community,” said Cheryl Footman-Banks, Esq., chair of the CVBDF Board. “This fundraiser will help us raise the funds necessary to support one of our education-related initiatives.”

The Foundation plans to award a minimum of two $750 scholarships to selected Hampton Roads students in June. For additional scholarship information, to purchase a “Sip for Scholarships” ticket or to learn more about CVBDF, email cvbdf2013@gmail.com or call (757) 408-0345.

Established in 2013, the CVBDF is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.  Its board of directors is comprised on forward-thinking women who actively serve the community and demonstrate leadership through the development of community programs and partnerships with local community supporters and organizations.