$5.4 Million to Boost School Readiness & Future Workforce in Danville & Pittsylvania County

“With shared strategies, vision and investments from the DRF, the General Assembly, the private sector and the Tobacco Commission, we have been able to bring Virginia’s Smart Beginnings initiatives to nearly every city and county in the South Central and Southwest regions,” said Scott L. Hippert, President of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation. “These efforts unite community leaders around the common goal of transformative changes related to the healthy development and education of young children. This collaborative model eliminates duplication, while also promoting strong educational outcomes, cost savings on healthcare and remedial services, and a return up to $17 for every $1 invested.”