Shenandoah Community Foundation launched its COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund on March 30, 2020. Because of generous contributions from community members, the Fund has been able to distribute $190,000 in grants to 25 non-profit organizations providing vital services to individuals and families impacted by the pandemic.
Local charitable organizations that are IRS tax-exempt or governmental entities can apply for grants by completing an application available on the Foundation’s website. The distribution of resources will be guided by the Foundation’s Executive Committee with input from local government agencies, the non-profit sector, Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce, and others to address the most immediate and urgent needs within the County.
Donations to this fund can be made by check to Shenandoah Community Foundation at PO Box 350, Strasburg, VA 22657, or by credit card through its website at shenandoahcommunityfoundation.org.
The Foundation encourages individuals and families in need of immediate assistance to contact the Shenandoah County Department of Social Services (540-459-6226).
Below is a list of grants awarded from this fund as of January 25, 2021.
| Organization | Grant Amount | Purpose of Grant |
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Antioch Church of the Brethren |
$7,000 |
To provide on-site educational assistance and supervision for SCPS students during virtual-learning semesters
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Bayse-Bryce Mountain Lions Club |
$7,500 |
To purchase a non-contact vision screening device for SCPS vision screenings. |
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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank |
$10,000 |
To provide food and supplies for pre-packed boxes to area pantries, soup kitchens, and Child Nutrition Program sites |
|
Blue Ridge Hospice |
$5,000 |
To provide personal protective equipment for clinical staff; support for inpatient care center; support for patient care fund, for those who cannot afford care; and counseling for patients and their families |
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Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley |
$2,000 |
To provide groceries and grocery cards, gas cards, and rental assistance for clients |
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Community Care and Learning Center |
$4,000 |
To fund tuition assistance for children of low-wage essential employees and provide meals and snacks for children, and to purchase cleaning & sanitizing supplies |
|
Compassion Cupboard |
$5,000 |
To purchase food and personal care products for distribution through the food pantry |
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Family Promise of Shenandoah County |
$17,500 |
To assist clients with rent, utilities, food, and transportation |
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KidzRec |
$5,000 |
To fund assistance for families who cannot afford childcare; and to provide craft supplies; thermometers, gloves, and cleaning supplies |
|
Response |
$5,000 |
To upgrade technology for continuity of service, to include equipment and improved Internet access |
|
Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter |
$32,000 |
To provide rental assistance for households that have lost jobs or experienced a reduction in hours |
|
Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging |
$8,000 |
To supplement food and supplies for Meals on Wheels |
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Shenandoah Community Fellowship |
$3,000 |
To purchase school supplies and cleaning supplies for donation to Shenandoah County public schools |
|
Shenandoah Community Health Clinic |
$10,000 |
To provide medications for patients who cannot afford to purchase them |
|
Shenandoah Dental Clinic |
$4,000 |
To purchase protective gear and supplies that reduce the risk of spreading illness to employees and patients |
|
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation |
$5,000 |
To cover the cost of prescriptions, diabetic supplies, oxygen and other medically necessary items for patients who have been discharged from the hospital and have a loss of income from COVID-19 |
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Shenandoah Valley Lutheran Ministries |
$5,000 |
To support Luke’s Backpack, Good Shepherd, and A Small Hand with food, diapers, and other products |
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ShenCoCares |
$5,000 |
To provide groceries and other necessities for older citizens |
|
Shen-Paco Industries |
$5,000 |
To fund support for extended care of 7 residential clients (food, utilities, supplies) |
|
Sons & Daughters Academy |
$10,000 |
To fund payroll, rent, utilities, cleaning supplies, and other items for the child care center |
| St. John Bosco Outreach Program | $5,000 |
To provide food, sanitizing products, paper products, and medical assistance for clients |
| Woodstock Fire Department | $3,000 |
To fund sanitation supplies and equipment for COVID tracking at the station |
|
Wakeman’s Grove Church of the Brethren |
$2,000 |
To fund Wi-Fi installation and related materials for Student Support Program |
|
Woodstock Rotary Foundation |
$2,000 |
To provide coats and food for Santa Express Project |
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Woodstock United Methodist Church Child Care Center |
$7,000 |
To fund the cost of additional supplies and staff in providing child care for children of essential workers |