Contributions including memorial gifts from family members and friends given upon the deaths of Robbie Roberson and Marge Roberson were combined to create this endowed fund to recognize the Roberson’s many years of service as educators, and their valuable contributions to the Radford City School system. The Marge and Robbie Roberson Memorial Endowed Classroom Grant was established in November, 2011. The remaining 10% income earnings will remain in the fund as endowed principal. The principal amount is endowed and 90% of the income earnings are made available to charitable organizations in the City of Radford whose programs benefit children in the City School System through humanitarian aid. Lepchitz’s long time spouse and helpmate, who died in 2003. In 2003, the fund name was changed to include reference to Helen Lepchitz, Mr.
The Morris Lepchitz Memorial Fund was established as a perpetual reminder of his goodness. Lepchitz had a missionary zeal to help his fellow man through the Lion’s Club and, if necessary, through his personal and business resources. During his career as a businessman and civil servant, Morris was always concerned about the citizens of Radford, and had a special love for the children of Radford when they came to him in need. This fund has been primarily funded by the Radford Host Lion’s Club and members of the Lepchitz family. Fund was established in November 1995 by the Radford Host Lion’s Club as a memorial to Morris Lepchitz and in appreciation of his years of dedicated service to the Radford community, and to the Radford Host Lion’s Club.
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