Rockfish Valley Wins 30 in 30

The Rockfish Valley Community Center in Afton has been awarded a $750 30 in 30 grant in the Community Beautification Category. Our Thirty Grants in 30 Days program focuses greater resources and attention on organizations and individual localities throughout the Commonwealth and how they are addressing the issues of litter prevention, recycling, waste reduction, beautification and education.

We provided the opportunity for government, non-profit and/or service organizations in Virginia to apply for one of our 30 in 30 grants of $500 to $1,000 in three different categories: Litter Prevention, Recycling, and Community Beautification. These grants are made possible by Lowe’s Charitable & Educational Foundation and MeadWestvaco.

The Rockfish Valley Community Center (RVCC) has taken many steps to improve the meadow along Mallory Creek, but there is still more work that needs to be done. They see this project not only as a beautification effort but also an educational and preservation endeavor. The Mallory Creek Project is now a wildlife habitat for pollinators, a wetlands preserve, an educational classroom in nature, and a beautiful place to visit. We are happy to help the RVCC see their project through to the end and to help maintain the vibrant community of Afton.