Planning a special art project for next year? Need materials? The Art Group Education Fund can help. This fund maintained by the Shenandoah Community Foundation was created to help Shenandoah County teachers purchase art supplies. Here’s how it works: Art teachers submit a simple application to the Shenandoah Community Foundation by June 15, 2019. Funds will…
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Shenandoah Community Foundation Awards $55,000 to Local Non-Profits
Woodstock, VA (April 11, 2018) – The Shenandoah Community Foundation announced the recipients of their 2018 Community Grants Program today. 26 local non-profit organizations received grants totaling $55,000. “We were delighted that the Foundation was able to increase funding for our Community Grants Program this year,” said Foundation President Michael Funk. “These organizations work tirelessly…
Scholarship Money Available for Outdoor/Adventure Learning!
The Shenandoah Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for the John Duncan Wilburn Adventure Scholarship. The 2018 Scholarship will be $1,000 to be used to fund environmental or outdoor learning classes through qualified non-profits including the National Outdoor Leadership School, Outward Bound, colleges, universities and other programs. Download flyer below. 2018 Wilburn Scholarship Flyer John Wilburn Adventure Scholarship Application…
SCF Welcomes Katherine Morrison to the Board
Woodstock, VA (October 30, 2017) – The Shenandoah Community Foundation announced today the addition of Katherine Morrison to its Board of Directors. Katherine Morrison, a resident of Woodstock, has worked for almost four decades in the public and nonprofit sectors in the delivery of human services. For 15 years she was President and CEO of…
Dr. Jake Haun: What A Difference He Made!
“A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.” ~ Elton Trueblood The Shenandoah Community Foundation has lost one of its shining stars. Dr. Jacob “Jake” Haun, Jr., 85, died at his home near…
The SCF Announces Two New Funds
Woodstock, VA, August 7, 2017– The Shenandoah Community Foundation today announced the creation of two new charitable funds. The Roulston Family Benefit Fund and the Regulus Group Community Benefit Fund were created to support the Shenandoah County Community. “These funds are examples of the truly charitable atmosphere we have in Shenandoah County,” said Foundation President,…
The Shenandoah Community Foundation Awards $49,000 to Local Non-profit Groups
Woodstock, VA (April 24, 2017) – The Shenandoah Community Foundation announced this year’s community grant recipients today. 19 local non-profit organizations received grants totaling $49,000. “Once again we are honored to be able to positively affect our community by supporting local charities,” said Foundation President Jeff Dalke. “These organizations work tirelessly to improve the lives…
Attention Students: Money Available for Outdoor Adventure or Environmental Training
Attention Nature Lovers! The deadline for applying to receive the John Duncan Wilburn Adventure Scholarship has been extended to 1 April 2017. This $650 award will go to an individual who wishes to participate in outdoor adventure or environmental learning. For more information and an application, go to: John Duncan Wilburn Adventure Scholarship and scroll down.
SCF 2016 Accomplishments
Over $1.15 Million in Grants and Scholarships Awarded since January 2008 $152,000 in grants and scholarships awarded in 2016: $79,000 in scholarships awarded to county high school graduates $46,000 in community grants awarded to area non-profits serving Shenandoah Count $27,000 in additional grants awarded to non-profit organizations from other grants programs Financial…
SCF Reaches $3 Million Milestone
(Woodstock, VA) The Shenandoah Community Foundation continues to grow with assets topping $3 Million in 2016. “We are so grateful to the citizens and friends of Shenandoah County who continued to step up and support philanthropic giving in 2016,” said Foundation President, Jeff Dalke. “We expect to continue to grow as we help more people…