Sharon E. Schmidt named President of the Board of Directors for The Community Foundation

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce that Sharon E. Schmidt, a senior associate in commercial brokerage in their Fredericksburg office, has been named President of the Board of Directors for The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region (CFRRR).  Mrs. Schmidt has been on the CFRRR board for six years, having served as chair of the Donor Services committee, served on the marketing and communications committees, and is a member of the Women & Girls Fund.

In addition, Sharon and Joe Schmidt started the Schmidt Construction Trade fund. The fund is available for students enrolled in a workforce or technical studies class to use towards the purchase of tools, protective equipment, or clothing in their chosen trade. Applicants must be in industry or construction training and certification to be eligible for a grant.

With nearly twenty-five years of experience, The Community Foundation guides philanthropy to impactful community-based organizations working to strengthen our region. They invest in long-term solutions to support the critical and evolving needs of our diverse community. In addition to grantmaking from donor-directed funds, the foundation supports and raises resources for ambitious initiatives to address serious and demanding challenges in the region. These special initiatives are signature components that bring our mission to life. They are made possible when individuals like you join us to make a transformative impact in our community.