“I learned of the Shenandoah Community Foundation after asking a relative to find how I may donate toward a scholarship for a graduate of Central High School.
Earlier I was of the opinion that anything having to do with a Foundation or Endowment was for only the wealthy, but since learning more, I find I was wrong. Being blessed yet of modest means, the Foundation will help fulfill my wishes and goals long after I cease to exist.
Instead of obstacles and complications, Mrs. Cottrell and the staff present opportunities through simplicity and kindness.”
Most sincerely,
Donald M. Pence
“Four years ago, the S.C. F. awarded me a $1,000 scholarship to attend the College of William & Mary. In May I graduated with degrees in Biology and Environmental Science. I am now a graduate student at WVU researching rare plant ecology and conservation. Thank you all very much for the scholarship that helped get the education ball rolling for me.”
Zach Bradford, CHS ’04
“Thank you for your generous gift of $500. Your commitment to helping alleviate hunger in our network is sincerely appreciated.”
Martin White,
Chief Executive Officer, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network
“[We] are deeply appreciative of your generous gift to help us replace our aging transport van. We use the van daily to transport our clients to and from work at ShenPaco as well as on recreational outings, church, and all other types of group activity.”
C. Sidney Price,
Board Chairperson, SEARCH
“It was a very nice surprise to learn that your organization recognizes the long term value of investing in new parents and their children.”
Yvonne Frazier,
Program Manager, Healthy Families Shenandoah County
“We are so grateful for the funds we received from you. Thanks to our volunteers and donors like you, we can provide about $8 in care for every dollar we spend. So your donation goes a long way in helping our neighbors in need.”
Pam Murphy,
Executive Director, Shenandoah County Free Clinic
“Your contribution will be used to help continue the future growth and development of the exciting life of Theater Shenandoah.”
Mary Danley Catlett,
Theater Shenandoah
“I am deeply grateful for the Shenandoah Community Foundation’s remarkable gift to the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. We can be there for home fire survivors in their darkest hours because of generous donors like you.”
Stacy McFarland, CFRE
Executive Director