Providing educational opportunities for African Americans in the Keswick Area
The Keswick Heritage Fund is dedicated to providing educational support and opportunities for professional development. Grace Episcopal Church, Union Grove Baptist, Union Run Baptist, Zion Hill Baptist and St. John Church are united for growth through community partnership and education.
Helping One Student Inspired Us to Help More
Ashley Williams received our inaugural scholarship in 2020 through a Keswick Heritage Fund Grant from the Grace Episcopal Church Outreach Ministry. As a result of the vision created through this charitable initiative, the Keswick Heritage Fund, Inc.was established in 2021.
“My name is Ashley Williams, and I am a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University. In December of 2020, with the assistance of the Keswick Heritage Fund, I was able to achieve one of my biggest life goals. With their aid in my final semester, I was granted peace of mind to devote my time entirely to my education. As of today, I am a full-time high school educator, where I strive to inspire my students to believe in themselves as they begin their own journey to success. In the near future, I plan on attaining my master’s degree in education. I am extremely grateful for what the Keswick Heritage Fund has afforded me in my endeavors.”
— Ashley Williams
Marieka, Ashley and Ernest Williams, celebrating Graduation from VCU, December, 2020
The Keswick Heritage Fund board and scholarship selection committee were proud to present scholarships to four undergraduate students and three continuing education scholars in 2023. Pictured above are Pastor White with Steven, Eli and Malachi Fields at Union Run Baptist Church, July 2 2023.
Our Mission
The Keswick Heritage Fund is unified for growth to provide support for educational opportunities for African Americans in the Keswick Area of Virginia.
Our Purpose
The Keswick Heritage Fund will provide financial and facilitative support for local African American educational opportunities. These may include scholarships for higher education, internships, tutoring, mentoring, assistance with resume or college application preparation, and other similar services. This fund pledges to encourage African American participation in initiatives that further enhance educational and professional development opportunities in society.
The Keswick Heritage Fund is inspired by the legacy of the Rosenwald School alumni. Shown here is Pastor Kelvin Hawkins, of St. John Baptist Church.
The Keswick Heritage Fund is a community-based charity formed in 2021 through the partnership of five churches in Keswick, Virginia.
