(Woodstock, VA) The Shenandoah Community Foundation recently marked a major milestone in philanthropic giving. Since 2008 Foundation has awarded over $1 Million dollars and is continuing to give more in grants and scholarships each year. “It is a testament to the generosity of this community that such a relatively young organization has been able to…
Scholarship Honors Bonnie B. Gochenour
Thanks to the generosity of family and friends; we have a new scholarship at Central High School this year to honor former English teacher Bonnie B. Gochenour! This special scholarship was created as a memorial to Bonnie B. Gochenour and is intended for a student with an interest in English, English Literature, Education, or Creative Writing….
The Curtis Willey Warrior Scholarship Fund
The Curtis Willey Warrior Scholarship Fund honors Curtis Willey who perished in a swimming accident in 2011. Curtis was a Marine who served in Operation Desert Storm, a fitness enthusiast and a graduate of Strasburg High School He is remembered by friends and family as a tenacious person who always strove to be the best…
Scholarship Honors Mayor Joe Williams
Thanks to the generosity of family, friends—and local philanthropist Karen Fansler-Ryan—we have a scholarship at Stonewall Jackson High School that was created as a memorial to Mount Jackson Mayor Joe Williams, who passed away in 2013. To donate click here.
SCF Accomplishments 2015
Over $1 million in grants and scholarships awarded since January 2008 $145,500 in grants and scholarships awarded in 2015: $63,000 in scholarships awarded to county high school graduates $47,250 in grants awarded to area non-profits as part of 8th annual Community Grants Program $35,000 in additional grants awarded to non-profit organizations from restricted grants program Service Accomplishments…