The Shenandoah Community Foundation (SCF) in partnership with the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the community’s participation in Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity that inspires people to give, collaborate, and celebrate local impact.
This year, SCF will award $12,000 in matching grants to participating nonprofits across Shenandoah County, helping amplify every dollar donated by the community. These funds are made possible by generous donors including a significant contribution by local resident, Timothy Funk. Residents are encouraged to give to their favorite local organizations and help make an impact this holiday season.
Participating 2025 nonprofits include:
- Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley
- American Cancer Society
- Blue Ridge CASA for Children
- Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity
- Community Resources for Education and Wellness (CREW)
- Family Promise of Shenandoah County
- Ferst Readers of Shenandoah County
- Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River
- Friends of the Shenandoah Rail Trail
- Humane Society of Shenandoah County
- Just Because
- Response, Inc.
- Shenandoah Alliance for Shelter
- Shenandoah Community Health Clinic
- Shenandoah County Pregnancy Center
- Shenandoah County SEARCH
- Shenandoah County Weekday Religious Education Association
- Shenandoah Education Foundation
- Shenandoah Valley Local Ministries
- Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
- Shen-Paco Industries
- Strength In Peers
- Sustainability Matters
- Theatre Shenandoah
- Wild Child: Museum & Menagerie
“Giving Tuesday is about celebrating generosity and community spirit,” said Sharon Baroncelli, Chamber President/CEO. “These nonprofits do incredible work year-round, and the matching grant program the Shenandoah Community Foundation offers during Giving Tuesday helps ensure their efforts continue to make a lasting impact.”
Shenandoah Community Foundation Executive Director, Becky Stickley stated, “Giving Tuesday is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we come together. We are thrilled to amplify that impact by offering matching funds, ensuring every gift, no matter the size, will go even further supporting the organizations that make our county stronger.”
Donations can be made directly to the participating organizations by visiting their website or the local #GivingTuesday webpage where the list and links are provided.
