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About Us

Helping those who help the community

The Shenandoah Community Foundation is a catalyst, a facilitator, and a vehicle through which donors of all kinds can put their money to work on behalf of those organizations that serve this community.

This philosophy is the basis for our motto:
Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter.

The idea behind our foundation is simple: no one knows what the needs of our community will be in 20, 50 or 100 years, yet we do know that tomorrow’s local leaders will inevitably face a world with new challenges. If our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be able to solve local problems with local solutions, they will need the local resources to do so.

Why The Foundation?

Local Expertise

We have a deep understanding of our community’s needs and priorities.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

We make giving easy by handling the administrative aspects of charitable giving, allowing you to focus on what’s important to you, while realizing the benefits of community engagement.

Maximized Impact

By leveraging collective donations and investments, we can address complex social issues and create lasting change so even modest contributions can be part of larger, strategic grantmaking efforts.

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