Jim Barker Scholarship Fund

Jim Barker Scholarship Fund | BGCSWVA
Jim Barker Scholarship Fund Partner Spotlight

Investing in Brighter Futures

Helping alumni of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia turn their dreams into reality through education, training, and pathways to family-sustaining careers.

Over $50,000 Awarded to Date

Our Legacy & Mission

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia (BGCSWVA) has served youth in the Roanoke region since 1997. Currently, we meet the afterschool and summer program needs of over 1,000 children and teens each year.

Thanks to the benevolence and generosity of fund founders Mike and Danielle Wise, the Jim Barker Educational Scholarship Fund was established in 2020. This fund is held and operated by The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia.

Jim Barker, CFO at Delta Dental of VA and a current Board Member, grew up as a "Club kid" in Bristol, VA. Jim recognizes that kids need inspiration and proof that their dreams are possible.

"The Boys & Girls Club protected my mother's investment in me afterschool while she worked to provide for our family."

— Jim Barker

Apply Now

Available for current and former Club members to assist with post-high school educational pursuits. Find our listing on the Community Foundation portal to start your application.

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Support the Fund

You are invited to make an investment today to ensure our Club Kids have the opportunity for brighter futures! 100% of your support goes to student awards.

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Scholarship Impact

Celebrating our Club alumni's academic success

2025 Awardee

Kamille G.

Hampton University

2024 Awardees

Kamille G.

Hampton University

Ashton L.

Virginia Tech

2023 Awardees

Tyler Turner

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lawrence Moore

James Madison University

Hunter Muddiman

Savannah College of Art & Design

2022 Awardees

Lawrence Moore

James Madison University

Hunter Muddiman

Savannah College of Art & Design

2021 Awardee

Jack Graves

The College of William & Mary

Fundraising Committee

Leaders dedicated to supporting and sustaining opportunities that help our Club youth turn their dreams into lasting success.

Committee Chair

Sam Lionberger, III

Committee Members

  • Jim Barker
  • CJ Caldwell
  • Eric Wise

Questions? Contact Us

Christina Ballard

Chief Development Officer

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