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Project: Safety and Comfort Adagio House desires to enhance comfort and safety for clients and staff. We would like to install two touchless water fountains, in each of our buildings. We also would like to install a simple security system to ensure the safety of staff and clients who are in our offices later in the evening. We would like to give our staff chrome books. We would also like to get a therapist certified as an RDI Consultant for those in our community with Autism.
1000 Chicago Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-746-0345 Contact: April Hepler, april@adagiohouse.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 83-0775072
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project:
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Elkay touchless water fountain (2): $1724 plus tax Ring Doorbell (1) and Wyze Outdoor Cameras (3): $250 plus tax Dell Latitude Chromebooks (5): $2295 plus tax RDI Consultant Level I Training: $2500
Started in 2018 with just one person, Adagio House has grown to a staff of 11, serving nearly 200 current clients. As a nonprofit counseling agency, we are dedicated to accessible mental health care within the context of community. While our focus is on caregivers and people with disabilities, we are welcoming agency for anyone who desires healing and growth.
Total additional funding for this project: Total cost is $6769 plus tax. $7000 is the total requested amount to help cover any additional fees. We have committed $2500 to the RDI training beginning in October. Other elements will not move forward until funding is in place, therefore no dollar amount has been committed.
Program Accomplishments:
Timetable for Project: As soon as funding is available, with RDI training beginning in October.
$67,346 for outpatient psychotherapy provided
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Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 200-250 Number of People Project will Serve: 250+
Other Needs: Further RDI training: $6000 Fencing: $23,000 New windows: $33,510
Project: Improving Access to Veterinary Care
1992 Medical Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-437-1980 Contact: Katie Nicholson, Marketing and Communications Manager, k.nicholson@anicira.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 20-8358468
Access to veterinary care is the foundation of a pet's health and well-being. Through Anicira's programs, the most vulnerable pets in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County community receive life-changing veterinary care. Many families facing financial constraints delay seeking care for their sick or injured pets or forgo other necessities in order to provide care. When access to care is limited, a pet may face prolonged illness, pain, or premature death. Anicira provides services so that pets can remain with the families who love them.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Anicira was founded in 2005 as Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic with the goal of reducing the local homeless pet population. Over the years, Anicira has expanded services to meet the needs of the community. Anicira partners with local animal welfare organizations to provide reduced-fee veterinary care. Anicira's pet food pantry was founded in 2007 to ensure pets avoid hunger. In 2016, Anicira expanded serviced to include dentistry, general surgery, wellness, and medical appointments for sick and injured pets. Our mission broadened to keep pets and their families together by providing high-quality, affordable veterinary care.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $100 provides wellness care to two pets $250 covers the cost of a dentistry procedure $500 helps 2 pets receive necessary surgery $1000 provides medical care and treatment to 10 pets Total additional funding for this project: $10,000 committed by Petco Love Timetable for Project:
Program Accomplishments: In 2020, Anicira's veterinary team helped 28,323 patients and provided 18,575 surgeries. Of the patients seen, 1,341 pets received free care. Through Anicira's pet food pantry, local pets received more than 226,558 nutritious meals.
Organization Expenses:
December 2021
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 30,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 1,000 families
Other Needs: None
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December 2022
Project: Court Square Theater Exterior Lighting Repair/Replacement
311 S Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-9189 Contact: J.P. Gulla, Managing Director, Court Square Theater, courtsquaretheater@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-2025348
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Plans for this long-needed project align with the excitement of reopening a theater venue shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to bring this downtown jewel back to its former glory, providing a boost to local businesses and stimulating the area's economy. NOTES: Estimated number served by this project based on 2020 VDOT Daily Traffic Volume Estimates for Average Annual Weekday Traffic on Liberty St between US 33 and West Market. https://www.virginiadot.org/info/resources/Traffic_202 0/AADT_115_Harrisonburg_2020.pdf Number served annually is an estimate, based on pre-pandemic attendance at Court Square Theater events/rentals. The theater draws attendees from Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and outside the area.
Program Accomplishments: Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to cultivating the arts and connecting communities in the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Since it was established in 2000, ACV has grown into a multi-faceted community organization that fosters innovative partnerships among area businesses, civic organizations, schools, and artists. Today, ACV manages the Smith House Galleries, funds local art projects through its Advancing the Arts grant program (awarding more than $412,000 since 2001), and coordinates monthly First Fridays Downtown community gatherings. Work is now underway to reopen Court Square Theater, shuttered since July 1, 2020.
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This project is designed to return Court Square Theater's Liberty Street exterior to its original glory, by converting outdated diamond-shaped neon lighting to new, less expensive, lower-maintenance, longer-lasting, and more energy-efficient LED lights.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $2000 - Labor to remove old neon tubing $4000 - LED lighting system equipment $4000 - Installation (Labor) of new LED lighting system Total additional funding for this project: Arts Council of the Valley/Court Square Theater is currently planning for a major gifts campaign. This exterior lighting project will be among several designed to fund theater repairs, improvements; and assist with brand and program marketing. Shuttered Venue Operators Grant supplemental funds may also be available to assist with this project. Timetable for Project: Pending availability of funding, the exterior lighting project is expected to begin in spring 2022, with completion estimated within six months. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 20,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 1,118,000
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? $58,000 - City of Harrisonburg $ 5,000 - Rockingham County $21,107 - State of VA $73,954 - Federal (SBA Shuttered Venue Operator's Grant)
Other Needs: Theater marquee - $20,962 Theater curtains - $15,000
Project: Advocacy for Mental Health Services for Abused & Neglected Children We will empower 34 volunteers to advocate for the mental health of 74 abused and neglected children in Harrisonburg/Rockingham.
PO Box 1025, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-213-2272 Contact: Juan Pablo Berrizbeitia, CEO juanpablo@blueridgecasa.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1721227
We estimate that this year local courts will be involved with 500 abused and neglected children. On behalf of these children, we will identify unmet needs and advocate for necessary services, effectively increasing the likelihood that they receive assessments and treatments. We will follow up on their progress with the Judge, who makes the ultimate decisions regarding their well-being. BRCASA is the only nonprofit that can access confidential information regarding these children. The advocacy we carry out cannot be replicated.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Blue Ridge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recruits, selects, trains, and supervises community members to volunteer as advocates for children whose safety, health, educational, and economic needs are unmet to such an extent that they experience abuse or neglect, have a case open in Court, and are waiting for a Judge to decide what arrangements will guarantee their needs become met. Organizational History BRCASA was incorporated on July 22, 1994, in Waynesboro, Virginia serving Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County. Since then we have expanded services to Lexington/Rockbridge and Harrisonburg/Rockingham. To date, CASA has served over 1000 children.
Program Accomplishments: Promote, support, and train volunteers to represent the best interests of children. Monitor and ensure compliance with Court orders. Support family unity.
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Portions of the Project that can be funded: Advocate Recruitment and Retention: $3,000 Advocate Training: $4,500 Child Case Management: $6,000 Learning and Innovation: $1,500 Total additional funding for this project: Committed Total: $ 76,180.70 Department of Criminal Justice Services: $ 22,960.80 Victims of Crime Act: $ 21,807.90 Harrisonburg Community Development Block Grant: $ 11,412 United Way of Harrisonburg: $5,000 Harrisonburg City: $15,000 Requested (no grants so far): $18,500.00 Donations $72,233 In-kind (discount from Audit cost) $1,800 Timetable for Project: January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 120 Number of People Project will Serve: 74
Other Needs: Program Expenses: $7,515 Top Chef Event: $6,500 Operation: $3,307 Facilities (Rent, etc.): $12,918 Accounting: $4,702 Personnel: $50,000
Project: Early cancer detection/medical supplies for volunteers/patient assistance
831 MLK Jr. Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-705-0337 Susan Adamson, FNP. Director and Board President, snadamson@comcast.net This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 86-1418555
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: In just three months a group of dedicated and passionate clinicians and community volunteers opened the no barrier Blue Ridge Free Clinic (BRFC) on April 12, 2021 to meet the ongoing need for accessible, affordable wholistic healthcare services. An all volunteer staff assists the uninsured, underinsured, and those needing temporary help to receive free medical care, prescription drugs, behavioral health care, specialty visits, dental services, and social services. Navigation, a unique component, provides a key service by helping anyone find the most appropriate place for their needs. A lean organizational structure ensures sustainability. So far 70 volunteers have been oriented.
Program Accomplishments: Incorporated in January, 2021 and opened BRFC three months later in April, 2021 Created an all volunteer health services provision for vulnerable populations Partnered with the PA (physician assistant) program at JMU Developed on-site psychiatric, gynecological, ENT, and gastroenterology specialty services Diagnosed 6 cancers at a treatable stage Signed a multi-year lease in a former medical practice with easy public access Participated in the Great Community Give shortly after opening that raised over$78,000 Navigated numerous people to their Medicaid benefits
Although most start-up equipment and medical supplies have been generously donated, we are still in need of one major piece of equipment: a Colposcope for doing gynecological biopsies to evaluate and treat cervical and vaginal cancers. We need a new stock of PPE supplies for volunteer clinical providers. Home blood pressure cuffs and one touch glucometers are needed so patients can monitor their health from home, contact the clinic if needed and avoid costly Emergency visits. $10 Walmart gift cards help patients with certain prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Patients need and appreciate transportation vouchers.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Colposcope: $4,900 PPE Supplies (gloves, surgical masks): $900 15 Home Blood Pressure Cuffs: $525 15 One Touch Glucometers: $600 50 $10 Gift Cards: $500 Transportation Vouchers: $250 Total additional funding for this project: Supplies are needed annually so we will continue our fundraising strategies and use funds from the Great Community Give when needed. The JMU PA students are hosting a fundraising Gala and funds raised can offset the cost of the equipment if necessary. Timetable for Project: October 2021
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 255 from April - September 2021; estimated annual: 612 Number of People Project will Serve: 163
Other Needs: Organization Expenses:
Inhalers for asthma $40 each Grocery store vouchers $25 each Compression stockings $30 each
Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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June 2022
Project: Low-Income Older Adults with Critical Legal Needs
P.O. Box 551, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-433-1830 Contact: John E. Whitfield, Executive Director, jwhitfield@brls.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1048944
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: In 1977, the first two legal aid societies in the Shenandoah Valley were established, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Legal Aid Society located in Harrisonburg and the Blue Ridge Legal Aid Society in Waynesboro. In 1979, these organizations merged, adopting the name Blue Ridge Legal Services (BRLS). Over the years, BRLS has expanded significantly to meet the needs of even more lowincome Shenandoah Valley residents, opening an office in Winchester in 1981, and doubling its service area in 2001 by assuming responsibility for legal aid offices in Lexington and Roanoke. BRLS has provided civil legal assistance to the Valley for over 40 years.
Funding for this project will sustain the half-time attorney position dedicated to providing civil legal assistance to seniors living in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. It promotes equal access to justice for low-income older adults, addressing the most pressing legal problems confronting them, including wills, powers of attorney, guardianships, financial exploitation, nursing home problems, protecting their homes, possessions and limited savings while dealing with debts, access to health care, and eligibility for governmental assistance programs. The project will make free legal assistance more accessible, in turn protecting the safety, security, and qualify of life of seniors in our community.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Simple wills, advance medical directives, and powers of attorney for elderly persons: approximately $350 per person Petition for guardianship for elderly incapacitated person: approximately $2,000 per person Total additional funding for this project: Amount requested: $57,756 Amount committed: $30,000
Program Accomplishments: Blue Ridge Legal Services closed 2,235 cases for low-income clients in 2020. In cases involving ongoing representation, we fully achieved our clients' goals in 87% of the cases, and partially achieved them in another 8%. We achieved 2,575 outcomes for 2,235 clients that benefitted 6,083 low-income people, including affirmative lump sum recoveries of $497,728; affirmative monthly recoveries of $37,899; avoidance of $1,742,147 in lump sum debts or damages; and avoidance of $29,688 in monthly obligations.
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Timetable for Project: January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 2,235 clients served in 2020 Number of People Project will Serve: Approximately 40 elderly clients in the Central Shenandoah Valley
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? $974,670 - Legal Services Corporation (federal funding); $911,798.50 - Legal Services Corporation of Virginia (state funding); $395,119.50 - VOCA Domestic Violence Grant (federal funding through state); $42,250 - Area Agencies on Aging (federal funding under the Older Americans Act; $55,010 - grants and contributions from 13 cities and counties
Other Needs: None
Project: Teen Center Revitalization
PO Box 1223, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-209-0340 Contact: Michael Osorio Annual Fund & Marketing Director, mosorio@bgchr.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1652418
Boys & Girls Club of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (BGCHR) Teen Center allows local youth to hang out and spend time after school doing homework, playing video games, and sports. The Club plays a vital role in keeping local at-risk youth off the streets and out of harm's way. However, in recent years teen attendance has begun to decline as the Club ages and becomes outdated. BGCHR needs support to revitalize the space and draw youth away from crime and drugs, and into a safe, supportive environment through the creation of a music studio and entertainment center with streaming capabilities.
Portions of the Project that can be funded:
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Harrisonburg and Rockingham County teens have faced serious challenges the last several years, and the number of teens making bad decisions is increasing. Local statistics show a 15.5% increase in e-cigarette use, 21.6% using illicit drugs, and 361 teens involved with gangs. The rise of social media platforms such as TikTok have complicated their decision making ability, quickly capturing their attention. To combat this BGCHR proposes renovating its Teen Center with a music studio and streaming room where teens can engage with visuals and creative musical outlets, giving teens a safe, attractive alternative to other out-of-school distractions.
Program Accomplishments: This past fiscal year, BGCHR served our community's youth in academic support, healthy lifestyles and character building/citizenship. BGCHR served over 900 youth with before and after school programs and 8weeks of full day summer camps in our seven clubs. In March of 2020, the clubs closed due to COVID. By midJune BGCHR was running 4 Clubs Monday-Friday for 55 hours per week - almost 2 and half times budgeted hours. Extended programming was necessary to compensate for school closure and family needs. Donations offset our extremely low program fees and member scholarships in this time of extended service.
Two Full Time Equivalent Staff for one year $49,920 Renovation of facilities $8,000 Sound Booth $6,500 Recording Equipment $4,000 New PCs $3,000 Web Streaming Equipment $500 Xbox Series X $499 PlayStation 5 $499 Nintendo Switch $299 Two New Television screens $1,500 Desks $1,500 Sofas $1,500 Chairs for reading $1,000 Shelving $800 Lighting $800 Total additional funding for this project: Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth: Too Good for Drugs $150,000 requested, $150,000 awarded over 3 years. Timetable for Project: October 2021
June 2022 or as funded
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 900 Number of People Project will Serve: 30-50 Teens
Other Needs: Organization Expenses:
Summer 8 week camp tuition scholarship for one youth: $1200 School year before and after school tuition scholarship: $3500 8-passenger minivan: $20,000
Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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Project: Rental Assistance & Case Management
PO Box 535, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-478-2356 Contact: Christi Hoover Seidel, director@hr.bridgeofhopeinc.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 90-0451234
Bridge of Hope is a Housing First Program. By housing families in crisis, we take the first vital step toward breaking the cycle of homelessness for single-parents and their children. The Rental Assistance Program pays movein costs, down payments and provides monthly rental assistance on a decreasing basis so that families can work toward financial stability through employment, debt management and savings. Our holistic, whole-family case management helps connect families to the resources needed to meet their desired goals. Families graduate with financial stability and connection.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Bridge of Hope was founded in Lancaster, PA in the 1980s and grew into a national organization with a nationally recognized model for ending family homelessness. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham affiliate began serving local families in 2010 and many families remain in the housing they acquired during their time in the program. From the beginning, rental assistance and case management have been vital and foundational to the holistic program, which also includes a social support system made up of volunteers from local churches. We have a 94% success rate of families exiting the program with stability!
Program Accomplishments: We worked with eight mothers and their children to attain financial stability through employment and budgeting; working towards personal goals; building relationships with a social support network. We added four new Neighboring Volunteer groups to the Bridge of Hope Network and they are learning to know their particular participant families and roles. We have overcome significant obstacles with several families, especially in a year of pandemic, including furlough, sickness, divorce, bankruptcy, and case manager transitions.
Organization Expenses:
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $13,000 per Family= $1,000 Move in Costs $7,000 Rental Assistance $5,000 Case Management Total additional funding for this project: Total Requested: $26,000 United Way H-R: $2,500 - Confirmed Harrisonburg City: $3,000 - Confirmed Private Foundation Grant: $7,000 - Confirmed SVEC Grant: $1,000 - Confirmed Timetable for Project: 2021
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 6-8 families (6-8 adults and 6-16 children) Number of People Project will Serve: 2 Families (two single-parents and multiple children)
Other Needs: Fundraising Services Expenses
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Ongoing
Project: Save 9 Lives: Spay/Neuter and Pet Retention Assistance for Low-Income Cat Caretakers
P.O. Box 2128, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-255-3377 Contact: Jennifer Kirkland, Board President kirklandje@hotmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 20-3269224
This lifesaving program provides financial assistance for low-income cat owners and colony caretakers to help them reduce cat overpopulation by spay/neuter and to help them get other needed veterinary care for their cats to avoid shelter surrender. Cat's Cradle knows that spay/neuter and pet retention programs WORK - - they reduce public shelter intake, thereby helping promote adoption of cats in shelters and helping avoid euthanasia of healthy, adoptable cats. Cat's Cradle refers clients to partnering veterinary hospitals and low-cost spay/neuter clinics and authorizes financial assistance based on client circumstances and clinic fees.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Cat's Cradle provides financial assistance for spay/neuter of owned and feral cats; rescues/fosters/adopts out homeless cats from shelters; and provides pet retention/rehoming programs. Our mission is to reduce shelter intake and euthanasia of healthy, adoptable cats. Cat’s Cradle was founded in 1998 and has grown from a small group of women dedicated to spay/neuter into an organization with two full-time employees, eight part-time employees, and a volunteer network of about 125 volunteers, with an annual budget of over $525,000. We spend approx. 90% of all donations on program expenses, not fundraising or management.
Program Accomplishments: Adoption Program - 629 cats were adopted out in 2020, averaging 52 cats per month. All cats were altered, tested, vaccinated and treated for parasites prior to adoption. Spay/Neuter Program - 2,988 cats were altered during the year, of which 1,077 were trap, neuter and return (TNR). We partnered with various local veterinary hospitals and spay/neuter clinics to provide low cost spay/neuter to pet owners and caretakers. Medical Assistance - 213 families were authorized for medical assistance for their cats in 2020. Medical assistance is provided to promote pet retention and reduce shelter surrender.
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses
Portions of the Project that can be funded: The average cost to Cat's Cradle to provide client assistance for a spay/neuter surgery and rabies vaccine is $55.00. So, for example, a donor could fund 10 surgeries for $550.00. 100 cats helped would involve a donation of $5500.00; 200 cats would require a donation of $11,000.00. The average cost to Cat's Cradle to provide client assistance for other veterinary care/pet retention services is $150.00. So, for example, a donor could fund 2 families for a donation of $300; 25 families would require a donation of $3800.00; 50 families would require a donation of $7600.00. Total additional funding for this project: Cat's Cradle constantly seeks other spay/neuter and medical assistance funds. We have $58,500.00 of funds on hand committed for this project. We plan to file a $10,000 grant application with Banfield Foundation when eligible in October. We also solicit client copays when possible.
Timetable for Project: January 2021
Ongoing
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 6,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 2,300 families (cat caretakers)
Other Needs:
Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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Staffing for phone counselors - - $15,000 Staffing for assistant to the Board - -$15,000 Staffing for document scanning/saving hard copy records to database - - $15,000
Project: Living in Place - Critical Home Repair
PO Box 245, Bridgewater, VA 22812 540-828-6288 Contact: David Wenger, david@centralvalleyhabitat.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1441871
CVHfH is implementing a new program to rehabilitate at least 5 homes of low-income homeowners per year. Our program framework indicates that we will be conducting projects that will weatherproof homes, improve security and efficiency of the home, provide safety and accessibility, and improve the life of the residents. Specific projects will include roof repairs, installing ramps, remodeling bathrooms for wheelchair accessibility, and installing windows, flooring and doors. CVHFH is partnering with Build United in order to increase the capacity of services to more members of the community living below the ALICE threshold.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Since 1988 Central Valley Habitat for Humanity has provided strength, stability and self-reliance by providing a decent affordable place to live. These services have been provided to 175 families and individuals living below 60% of the average median income. The Critical Home Repair program was recently implemented in an effort to increase the number of families who have a decent, affordable place to live. We believe this program will double the number of families we serve while reducing the need for the more costly new home program.
Program Accomplishments: To create affordable housing for needy persons.
Organization Expenses:
Portions of the Project that can be funded: CVHfH expects to do at least 5 projects per year with an estimated average cost of $5000 per project. Each project typically requires multiple sub projects. For example, a roof leak will require shingles ($800), plyboard ($500), ceiling work ($1200), and flooring work ($500). Ramp construction material is estimated at $1500, while a bathroom remodel is projected to cost $2500. Any funding amounts will be useful and applied to the cost of Critical Home Repair projects. Total additional funding for this project: $10,000 of the $25,000 total for this project has been committed through other grants. We expect to find at least one other source of funding to supplement this program in addition to the funds recieved through the Giving Back Program.
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Other Needs: Top need - Building Lots for our new home build program - Any Dollar Amount Home Sponsors - Amounts up to $50,000 Donations of Furniture, Appliances, Building Supplies to our Restore - any $ amount. Construction materials for new home builds - any dollar amount
Timetable for Project: We have already begun screening and completing projects. This program will be ongoing. It is expected that the funds from the Giving Back Program will be used during the 2022 calendar year. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 175 households are being served by our ongoing support. This equates to an estimated 525 individuals. Each year we add to this total by completing over 4 new home builds and over 5 home repairs. Number of People Project will Serve: We expect to serve in excess of 5 households with a projection of 15-20 individuals supported.
Project: Baby Diapers for Needy Families
2545 Greenport Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-208-7669 Contact: Artie Frederick, Coordinator (Volunteer) dfaf5x7@comcast.net This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 83-4082123
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: As the Children's Clothes Closet continued to grow, it became evident that there were no state or federal assistance programs to help families with the purchase of diapers. Seeing that need, the organization decided to offer a limited number of diapers per child, free of charge, two times a month.
We provide clothing and diapers to needy families in our area. In 2020, we provided clothing to 762 children and distributed 50,352 diapers. We depend on generous monetary and in-kind donations from local churches, organizations and individuals to fulfill our mission. This application is specifically focused on diaper purchases to meet the growing need in our community.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $10,000.00 cost of diapers for each year In-kind donations are greatly appreciated. Total additional funding for this project: We are actively looking for grants to support our mission. Timetable for Project:
Organization Expenses:
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December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 500 Families and 800 Children Number of People Project will Serve: Approximately 500 families and over 400 children
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Other Needs: Children's clothing, shoes, socks, underwear, baby hygiene products, equipment. We are always seeking volunteers to help during hours of operation. Fluency in Spanish is helpful!
Project: Accessible and sustainable services free of charge to victims and survivors of sexual harm.
217 S. Liberty St., Suite 205, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-432-6430 Contact: Anita Lunsford, anita@thecollinscenter.org and Maria Simonetti, maria@thecollinscenter.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1478133
We have observed firsthand facility dog and client interaction that confirms "the mere presence of a friendly animal can decrease anxiety, reduce blood pressure, increase speech and memory functions, and heighten mental clarity". Telehealth has been a highly-effective tool to sustain effective counseling appointments with child survivors in particular who lack transportation or face accessibility challenges.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Following the 1987 tragic sexual assault and death of well-known community member, Shirley Collins, a dynamic group of community members came together and created a collaborative and comprehensive nonprofit community response agency called Citizens Against Sexual Assault. CASA (now Collins Center) includes an accredited Child Advocacy Center as well as services for adults and provides free crisis response, education, therapeutic care, advocacy, and coordinated efforts with law enforcement and other allied partners to promote healing through compassionate and collaborative care to all affected by sexual harm.
Program Accomplishments: For the close of fiscal year 2021, Collins Center served 265 children through our Child Advocacy Center including 169 forensic interviews. We provided education and prevention presentations to 848 community members. We provided 781 traumainformed crisis and counseling sessions and support groups to 33 survivors of sexual violence. We answered 674 hotline calls on our 24/7 professionallystaffed crisis hotline for survivors.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Facility dog annual cost ($8,711) 1.Annual cost highquality dog food: $636 2. Veterinary expenses ($775 Annual Total) Includes office visits, DHLPP-CV, Bordatella, Rabies, Heartworm Test & Preventative, Flea Preventative 3. Biweekly facility deep cleaning for allergy control and surface disinfection: $125 per week ($6,500 Annually) 4. Annual grooming: $800 Secure i-Pads to loan to clients for professional telehealth and crisis care:1. Six (6) iPads at $599 each ($3,594) including required security (iPad Air 64GB, Wi-Fi)2. HIPAA-Compliant telehealth service annually: $1,478.40 3.Cases for i-pads $50 each ($300). Total additional funding for this project: Department of Social Services Child Advocacy Center Grant: $5,916.60 Timetable for Project: January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 2,300 Number of People Project will Serve: 600
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses
Other Needs:
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$750,000
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Systems and Virginia Department of Social Services: $670,070.41 City of Harrisonburg: $14,474
Snacks for children and non-offending caregivers during crisis services and long-term counseling care: $600 Annually Educational resources for non-offending caregivers to support child victims of sexual violence (books): $1,500 Annually Verizon Hotspots to support telehealth to rurally-isolated persons in Rockingham County: $3,000 Annually
Project: COSPU Youth and adult Mentoring and Leadership Program
110 Old South High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-860-0304 Contact: Crimson Solano, Executive Director, crimsonsolano@cospu.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 81-2520939
Advocacy and civic participation are key components of our community outreach, COSPU Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program is designed to build and develop the self-confidence, life, and leadership skills of sons and daughters of immigrants through interactive learning, art, cultural enrichment, discussions, presentations, panels, workshops, and advocacy field trips, we are mentoring future community leaders and social organizers.
Portions of the Project that can be funded:
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: COSPU is a grassroots organization that was founded 11 years ago by members of the immigrant Salvadoran community in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. With the support of our allies, COSPU has grown into a broader Coalition for Pro-immigrant Solidarity which includes immigrants from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador on its Board of Directors. Throughout the past decade, our main organizational strength has been the promotion of educational and cultural enrichment programs that appreciate and amplify the traditions and cultural practices of thousands of immigrants who call the Shenandoah Valley home. To learn more please visit: www.cospu.org
Program Accomplishments: COSPU Youth Leadership Mentoring Program is designed to build and develop the self-confidence, life, and leadership skills of sons and daughters of immigrants through interactive learning, discussions, presentations, panels, workshops, and advocacy field trips, we are mentoring future community leaders and social organizers. 0ver 50 sons and daughters of immigrant parents have been able to complete the Youth mentoring program, with their new knowledge and skills, they are successfully representing and uplifting immigrant families inherent worth and dignity.
Personnel: $32,200 To cover the hiring of new support staff and the Executive Director compensation. Travel Expenses: (bus rentals, food expenses.) $10,000To cover the costs of advocacy field trips to DC for 50 kids and their parents. Supplies and Equipment: $5,000 To cover the cost of Art and other supplies. $7,000 to cover the cost of 15 iPads. $2,000 To cover the cost of cooking supplies for the "Mother and Daughter/Son, interactive cultural learning workshop." Scholarships: $10,000 To establish a $2,000 Hispanic Scholarship for Students of families that fall under the ALICE threshold. Total additional funding for this project: Funds for all COSPU programs including the Youth and adult mentoring programs are provided by businesses partnerships, foundations, community organizations, and individual donations and event sponsorships.
Timetable for Project: October 2021
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 5,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 100-200
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses
Other Needs: Management Services Expenses
None Program Services Expenses $0
$2,500
$5,000
October 2022
$7,500
$10,000
Project: THRIVE THRIVE is a free mentoring program for youth 11-18 that focuses on providing a safe place for them to learn about themselves through the areas of: Truth, Horsemanship, Relationship, Identity, Value, and Experience. We partner a mentor, mentee, and a horse and provide outdoor experiences for them to grow emotionally and spiritually in relationship with each other. 6107 Horse Farm Lane, Port Republic, VA 24471 540-607-6910 Contact: Alicia A. Burns, Executive Director, crosskeysequinetherapy@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 27-5014098
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Cross Keys Equine Therapy (CKET) is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 that provides hope, healing, and opportunities for emotional growth to people of all ages using horses. We provide equine assisted psychotherapy as well as mentoring of youth through service in the volunteer program and THRIVE. Our vision is for our clients to take ownership of truths in their lives by allowing horses to teach them how to be authentic, and present; how to seek open and honest communication with others; and how to take care of themselves by giving and receiving trust and respect.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Instructor - 26 sessions with mentees @ $50 per session - $1,300 Instructor - 12 sessions with mentors @ $50 per session - $600 Helmets - 8 helmets @ $65 each - $520 Bareback pads - 4 @ $80 each - $320 Identity books, journals, instructional materials - $450 Healthy snacks & water for 26 sessions - $500 THRIVE apparel (T-shirts & jackets) - $750 Team building activity - $360 Year-end show to demonstrate skills learned - $200 Total additional funding for this project: Total amount requested: $5,000 Total amount committed: $680 from LaVonne Cable Scholarship Fund
Program Accomplishments:
Timetable for Project:
Quality equine assisted psychotherapy and learning sessions for individual, couples, families, and groups. Helping clients take ownership of truths in their lives by allowing horses to teach them how to be authentic and present; how to seek open and honest communication with others; and how to take care of themselves by giving and receiving trust and respect.
Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $10,000
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 25 clients; 30 volunteers; 25 THRIVE participants Number of People Project will Serve: Approximately 25
Other Needs:
Organization Expenses:
$0
January 2022
$20,000
$30,000
Hope Arena Completion - $25,000 Bank Barn Renovation for Volunteers & Tack $18,500 Handicap Accessible Bathroom - $17,400 Tack & Horse Equipment - $2,500 Veterinary & Medical Supplies - $1,200 Continuing Education for Equine Specialists $3,000 Continuing Education for Counselors - $3,000 Volunteer Coordinator - $12,000
Project: Supporting DePaul's Essential Services in Harrisonburg
36 Southgate Ct., Ste. 102, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-589-6509 Daria VanRavestein, dvanravestein@depaulcr.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1108079
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: For over 44 years, DePaul Community Resources has opened doors to hope and belonging for children, families, and individuals with unique challenges across Central and Western Virginia. DePaul was founded and incorporated 1977 in Roanoke as The Achievement Center Specialized Foster Care, Inc. In 1981, we adopted the name DePaul, named after St. Vincent DePaul—the “Great Apostle of Charity.” DePaul has grown to become one of Virginia’s largest nonprofit foster care, adoption, and developmental disabilities services organizations, with 15 service locations statewide, 180 staff, and a network of over 400 care providers, foster and adoptive parents.
Program Accomplishments: Please see Schedule O of our 990.
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses
DePaul respectfully requests funding to our programs in Harrisonburg, VA. We offer to the community foster care, adoption, independent living, and community-based services. This grant will support the recruitment of nurturing foster families and provision of specialized training so families can provide safe, therapeutic homes to youth who have experienced trauma; adoption preparation for both children and families; and postadoption support to preserve permanency of adoptive families through support groups, outpatient therapy, crisis management; and children and families in crisis through our community-based services, which provide critical, therapeutic support through various clinical services aimed at helping children and families to heal.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Achieving permanency and stability for youth is at the heart of our work at DePaul because it is so critical in ensuring a positive future for children who have entered the foster care system. In 2020, our Harrisonburg office served 29 children in foster care. The four primary services we offer from our Harrisonburg location—foster care, adoption, independent living, and community-based services—all work together towards that end. While all of these programs are necessary in producing positive, impactful outcomes for those we serve, we understand that funding limitations may cause a donor to elect one of our services. Total additional funding for this project: Our Harrisonburg office does not have any outstanding grant requests at this time. We continue to pursue other foundations, corporations and donors to support our work in the Harrisonburg Community and surrounding areas. Timetable for Project:
Program Services Expenses $0
$2,500,000 $5,000,000 $7,500,000
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? The funding DePaul receives from government sources, $20,136,721.00 to deliver our foster care, adoption, independent living, disability services and programs, and community-based services can be restrictive in meeting the complex, critical needs of the populations we serve.
January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 750 Number of People Project will Serve: 65
Other Needs: For a complete listing of our needs, please visit our website page: www.depaulcr.org/wish-lists
Project: Emergency Assistance The funds raised through this project will provide assistance to those in need living in the 22827 zip code. The program provides financial and nonmonetary assistance through food, housing, electricity, heating, medical, dental, education, transportation, clothing school supplies, household items, etc.
P.O. Box 383, 187 W. Spotswood Ave., Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-8685 Contact: Jeff Miracle, Executive Director, admin@elktonatheart.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1020432
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Elkton Area United Services (EAUS) was established by the Elkton Ministerial Association in 1972 when the community showed a huge lack of basic needs such as food and clothing. The thrift store was established early on and other services were added to meet the growing demand for services. These include: food pantry, financial emergency assistance dental, travelers aid, holiday cheer, senior citizens, free children's reading books, GED classes and school supplies. This program is operated with 7 staff and over 250 volunteers.
Program Accomplishments: The Emergency Assistance program provided immediate financial assistance to individuals and families for needs such as housing, utilities, transportation and medical services (432 families, 1,191 individuals). The food pantry provided food to needy individuals and families (6,480 families, 8,683 individuals -these include duplicated numbers. Just over 600,000 pounds of food was distributed). Meals at Heart delivered food to shut ins (2,283 meals served to individuals) Back to School, provided school supplies to elementary, middle and high schoolers. (685 individuals were given supplies.) Holiday Cheer provided food and gifts to individuals and families. (345 individuals were served.)
Organization Expenses:
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Housing $22,000 Electricity $32,000 Fuel $6,000 Dental and medical $3,500 Transportation (Gas vouchers) $600 Food $8,000 Literacy $1,000 Salaries and overhead $88,000 No-monetary Donations (food, household items, School supplies, etc.) Committed): $292,900 Total additional funding for this project: United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (Committed) $15.200 Elkton Area Community Donations (Requested and Committed) $42,543 Designation Donations (Requested and Committed) $35,000 The Community Foundation (Requested) $10,000 Thrift Store Sales (Committed) $58,357 Non-monetary Donations (food, household items, school supplies, etc. <committed) $292,900
Timetable for Project: January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 16,845 Number of People Project will Serve: 6,925
Fundraising Services Expenses
Other Needs: Management Services Expenses
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Program Services Expenses
Funds for new consolidated services building: $2,000,000.
Project: "Construction Zone" Exhibit Upgrades
P.O. Box 957, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-442-8900 Contact: Kelly Snow, Development Director kelly@iexploremore.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 16-1683676
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project:
Portions of the Project that can be funded:
The January 2002 formation of the Harrisonburg Children's Museum (now Explore More) was a grassroots effort of local parents, educators and community leaders who had the dream to create an interactive, educational center for area youth. Initially launched as a traveling exhibit program and later established in a temporary 6,000 square foot rental facility, the museum moved into its current location in November 2010. Led by a 17-member Board of Directors, this 501(c)(3) organization annually provides service to 80,000 visitors, offers more than 15 hands-on exhibit galleries and 300 programs, accessible to all children.
Program Accomplishments: Nearly 80,000 visitors participated in Museum activities in 2019. In its effort to ensure accessibility and support to all families, the Museum offered free admission to 1 in 8 visitors. Also in 2019, Explore More continued its fundraising efforts and successfully completed construction of the 3rd Floor Community Education Center as part of the final phase of the capital campaign. New exhibit and programming opportunities increased visitation and membership. The Museum added new learning activity stations to existing galleries to enhance play value, along with beginning work on the design for a future financial literacy exhibit.
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
$250,000
$500,000
With 80,000 visitors annually, exhibit areas in Explore More are well-loved and well-utilized. After a certain amount of time, each exhibit area requires important upgrades to maintain high play value and quality experiences for every child. Our “Construction Zone” exhibit areas are ready to be updated. Through a newly visioned Imagination Blocks area on the first floor, as well as enhanced Keva Blocks center on the second floor, children will continue to explore their ideas through building, engineering, creativity, and design. These skills are just a few of the many talents children strengthen through hands-on, interactive play at Explore More.
$750,000
Construction area carpet tiles and installation = $1,595 New Imagination Playground blocks = $6,000 Three (3) round wooden tables for Keva blocks = $1,600 Two (2) sets of Green Giant DuraFoam Keva blocks = $800 Total additional funding for this project: Additional funding for this project will be requested as needed through our Exhibit Upgrade/Capital Improvement Plan solicitation efforts beginning in January 2022. Timetable for Project: Exhibit upgrades will take 3-6 months to implement once funding is secured. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 80,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 80,000
Other Needs: Portable Smart Board - $1,750 Videography, Production and material costs for Virtual and Outreach Field Trip Programming Range from $5,000 to $130,000 Brand Awareness Elements for Explore More Outreach and Personnel Needs - Range from $500 $5,000 Laser Cutter for Maker City - $5,000 LEGO Robotics Program Upgrades - $2,000 TV for In-House Marketing and Communication Range from $500 to $1,000 Computer Upgrades for Personnel and Technical Programming - Range from $800 - $8,000
Project: Harrisonburg International Festival
590 Neff Avenue, Suite 3000, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-466-0059 Contact: Karen Lawrence, Communications & Outreach Consultant karen@fairfieldcenter.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1190896
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: The FairField Center's mission is to help people listen, plan, and interact effectively. Originally incorporated in 1982 as the first Community Mediation Center in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Fairfield Center offers a comprehensive array of conflict resolution, communications excellence training, business services, restorative justice, and civic engagement initiatives. The Harrisonburg International Festival is a program of the Civic Engagement Division.
Program Accomplishments: Communication, conflict resolution, and restorative justice services and trainings are provided to hundreds of individuals each year. The Harrisonburg International Festival is consistently voted favorite food festival in a range of reader polls locally and statewide. The event was the recipient of the Forbes Center/Arts Council of the Valley/JMU College of Visual & Performing Arts Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award in 2021.
Organization Expenses:
Founded in 1997, the Harrisonburg International Festival’s mission is to showcase and unite the region’s many international residents, celebrate the cultural richness they bring to the Shenandoah Valley, and provide greater understanding and support within the overall community. This free public event also provides food and artisan vendors, performers, social service agencies, and sponsoring businesses excellent economic growth and networking opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment where language and cultural differences are not a barrier to participation. There is not another event of its kind in the region.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Equipment rental - $3800 Merchandise (sponsors/volunteers/participants) $2500 Logistical support $3800 Transportation $500 Entertainment (any portion of @$7500) Staging (any portion of $5000) Total additional funding for this project: We are requesting $5,000. We have a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to develop an app and business outreach program as part of the 2022 festival. Sponsorships range from $250 - $5,000 each. We will also request funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Timetable for Project: Planning begins in October 2021. The event will take place September 24, 2022. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 10,000-12,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 8,000-10,000
Fundraising Services Expenses
Other Needs: Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
$50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $200,000
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? Approximately $125,446 comes from court-mandated mediation funding and government agency trainings.
The Harrisonburg International Festival has not been held for two years because of COVID-19 restrictions. As we approach 2022, increased need within the community for conflict resolution services, particularly Online Dispute Resolution, online mediation training, and organizational conflict resolution training, has reduced FairField Center's ability to supplement the staffing needs of the Harrisonburg International Festival, particularly with planning, fundraising, volunteer development, and logistics. Planning and funding will need to be restructured to cover this loss.
Project: Power Building Campaign
PO Box 964, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 804-240-8274 Contact: Naomi Davis, faithinactionvacomm@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 47-3083503
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: In June of 2020, the member organizations of Faith in Action chose to affiliate with the Industrials Areas Foundation (IAF) to build greater power to build lasting change in our community. Over the past year, we have been partnering with organizers from the IAF and a Northern Virginia affiliate, VOICE to grow our base in the Shenandoah Valley. Faith in Action joined the IAF in order to: Increase its collective power to make lasting change, participate in consistent training on organizing and developing leaders, receive mentorship, become part of a broader network of organizations taking citizen-led action among divided communities.
Program Accomplishments: As a result of our efforts, a “Welcoming Harrisonburg Council” was created with City and County participation to engage immigrant voices and immigrant leaders. We facilitated the City and County joint hire of a Criminal Justice Planner to help reduce incarceration rates, incarceration costs and recidivism.
Organization Expenses:
Starting in August of 2020 FIA launched a Power Building Campaign with the goal to transform FIA into the strongest force for positive changes in the history of the Shenandoah Valley. The Power Building campaign represents five areas of growth for FIA: Building power through relationships across existing boundaries, building core teams in member institutions, build a membership that reflects the community, create a new dues structure among member organizations that ensure long-term independence and accountability, broad listening campaigns with face-to-face conversations with hundreds of people across the valley, adapt an issue agenda, and hold organizing training for leaders.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Contractual Expenses: $7,500 Portable sound system: $750 Trainer travel expenses: $1,250 Language interpretation services: $500 Child care for families during meetings : $500 Space rental for large gatherings: $2,000 Digital and physical media for marketing: $1,500 Food for gatherings during listening campaign: $1,000 Total additional funding for this project: $5,000 requested + $60,000 committed from individual donors and orgs + $10,000 gap = $75,000 total budget. *Applicant Match: Personnel Cost for the Organizer has been committed through a grant from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development for the 2021-2022 year and individual donors. Timetable for Project: August 2020
August 2022
Fundraising Services Expenses
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 5,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 750
Management Services Expenses
Program Services Expenses
Other Needs: $0
$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000
Contractual Expenses: $1,0000 Portable sound system: $250 Trainer travel expenses: $750 Language interpretation services: $500 Childcare for families during meetings: $500 Space rental for large gatherings: $1,000 Digital and physical media for marketing: $500 Food for gatherings during listening campaign: $500
Project: Scholarship/Empower with technology Scholarship- This is the sliding fee scale that we use to allow individuals/couples to receive counseling on a sliding fee scale that otherwise would not be able to afford counseling. FLRC gives away $15000-$20000 annually.
273 Newman Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-8450 Contact: Marie Bradley, Administrative Director marie@flrc.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1422046
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: The Family Life Resource Center has provided professional counseling and services for over 32 years. In support of our mission, we will: - provide professional counseling. - assist in individual, family, and marital problems. - provide consultation and resources for pastors, students, and congregations.- provide education and resources for early identification of problems requiring intervention. The following qualities matter most to us: - We reflect our commitment to professionalism by employing credentialed counselors who are committed to the highest ethical standards. - We welcome all faith perspectives, but have professional experience working within Christian Faith. - We value integrity because such qualities as honesty and trustworthiness help in the healing process.
Program Accomplishments: Clinical Outpatient mental Health counseling services to individuals, couples, and families (6778 Service Hours)
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses
Management Services Expenses
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Empower with Technology- This would allow the agency to purchase laptops for the staff so that we can continue with telehealth and move to electronic health records in the near future. The staff currently has to provide their own computers to accomodate clients and charting.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $7,500.00 - Scholarship Funding (Provides those that need counseling and otherwise would not be able to afford) $5,000.00 - Laptops for the staff and any needed software (Staff currently uses personal computers) Total additional funding for this project: $0.00 has been committed at this time Timetable for Project: December 2021
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 350-450 Number of People Project Will Serve: technology serves 11 staff/scholarship serves 25 - 50 at present
Other Needs: Porch Repair - $3000 - $5000 Office furniture - $1000 Parking Lot gravel - $500 Painting - $1000
Project: Cell-phones for Survivors of Domestic Violence
129 Franklin Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-0295 Contact: Candy R. Phillips, Executive Director candyphillips@firststepva.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 51-0243177
Often when survivors of domestic violence contact First Step for help they are in need of a new or replacement cellphone. Many times the abusive partner has not allowed the survivor to have a cell-phone, destroyed the survivor's cellphone or is using the cell-phone to track the survivor. In these cases it is imperative for the safety of the survivor to provide them with a new cell-phone. This project provides funding for First Step to purchase a non-contract cellphone and monthly minutes to ensure survivors have access to their own cell-phone for safety, communication, connection to resources, and telehealth appointments.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project:
Portions of the Project that can be funded:
First Step's mission is empowering survivors to break the cycle of violence and abuse in their lives. Our vision is a community free of abuse. For over 40 years, First Step has been committed to providing free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner or relationship violence who have experienced economic, physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, and/or verbal abuse, including but not limited to controlling behavior, isolation, threats, intimidation, gaslighting, stalking and dating violence. Services for survivors and their children include: 24hour crisis hotline, safety planning, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and court accompaniment, counseling, housing assistance, and case management.
This project would serve approximately 10 survivors of Domestic Violence with one cell-phone at $100 and up to 3 months of phone minutes at $35.00 per month. $1,000.00 for 10 cell-phones $980.00 for 28 $35 phone cards
Program Accomplishments: 64 adult survivors of domestic violence and 39 children were sheltered by First Step. 32 survivor households sheltered by First Step exited to permanent housing. Of the households that exited to permanent shelter, First Step provided rental assistance to 18 (18 adults and 8 children).
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses
Total additional funding for this project: None Timetable for Project: November 2021
October 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 200 Number of People Project will Serve: 10 survivors of domestic violence
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? City of Harrisonburg $18,333.00 VA Department of Housing and Community Development $38,226.00 VA Department of Social Services $159,674.00 VA Department of Criminal Justice Services $316,450.00
Other Needs:
Management Services Expenses
Program Services Expenses $0
$250,000 $500,000 $750,000
$1,000 to purchase gift cards for survivors to meet basic needs $1,500 to purchase household items for survivors moving out of the shelter and into their new homes $2,000 for shelter backyard maintenance and upgrades for survivors and their children
Project: After School Reading Program
690 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-487-9095 Contact: Tom Tattersall firstteeshenandoahvalley@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 26-3826410
The After School Reading Program is a simple concept that gets results. Students read with staff and volunteers. The instructor-to-student ratio is 1:1 for this program. After quality reading time, students participate in a golf activity. By encouraging reading outside of a traditional classroom setting, students begin to associate academics with life outside of school. By providing caring, engaged mentors to read with and be encouraged by, students improve and become more confident in their reading skills. Generally, First Tee – Shenandoah Valley will work with the same kids for an entire school year.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Many young people in our society struggle with reading, comprehension, and basic social skills. The after-school read n swing is targeted at elementary school students who read below their expected reading level. By encouraging reading outside of a traditional classroom setting, students begin to associate academics with life outside of school. By providing caring, engaged mentors to read with and be encouraged by, students improve and become more confident in their reading skills.
Program Accomplishments: To impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill lifeenhancing values, and promote healthy habits through the game of golf.
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Books $900-1,000. We will need books for reading levels 1-6. Birdie Ball will also be used in this program. A startup kit is $350. The total cost for a six-week Read N Swing program is $450. Staff will be volunteer-based. Total additional funding for this project: Total requested: 1,800 Total committed: 250 Timetable for Project: Fundraise- Oct-Dec 21 Start- March 2022 Duration- 6 weeks March 22-April 26 to be repeated throughout the year.
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 9,732 Number of People Project will Serve: 60-80 area children
Management Services Expenses
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Program Services Expenses
Other Needs: Birdie Balls $350.00 Starter set of clubs for youth $1,799.94 Start set of clubs for Fairways for Heros $1,799.94
Project: FVC Scholarship
4245 Lucy Long Dr, Rockingham, VA 22801 540-246-8174 Contact: S Kruck susan@fvconline.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 27-2390909
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Friends of Valley Charities is a 501(c)3 organization that has less than 1% in administrative expenses, no employees, or ongoing expenses. FVC is focused on raising money to support various charities in the Shenandoah Valley and funding a scholarship for a JMU student with or directly affected by cancer. Currently we do so through organizing 5Ks and golf tournaments all of which were cancelled for 20202021 due to the pandemic. Our commitment is that 100% of all event proceeds are donated locally. This application is ONLY for the FVC scholarship.
The Friends of Valley Charities Scholarship has been established for JMU student who either has or is directly affected by cancer. Currently the scholarship varies each year and the amount will be determined by FVC. Recipient should have demonstrated a keen dedication for specific personal and educational goals. The recipient should be considered active, cheerful, enthusiastic and driven. Special consideration but not required is community service to the Harrisonburg or student's home community. This scholarship has no required GPA; however, preference will be given to those students with a GPA over 2.0.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Any donation will help further fund this project. Total additional funding for this project: We have currently raised $40,672 for this scholarship.
Program Accomplishments: We have currently raised $40,672 for this scholarship with no staff, and only a few volunteers each year.
Organization Expenses: FVC expenses totaled $20 as we did not have any events last year. We are hopeful to have an event in 2022.
Timetable for Project: 2021
Ongoing
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 2-3 annually Number of People Project will Serve: 2 annually
Other Needs: None
Project: Help Gemeinschaft Home Purchase a Van (Ford Transit 350 XLT 15-passenger) Providing access to reliable transportation for our residents when they are starting out helps us to ensure they can get back on their feet quickly.
1423 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-1690 Contact: Jennifer Jacovitch, Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator jacovitch@gemeinschafthome.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1326987
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Our program participants are not allowed to drive a vehicle, which places great burden on our staff to transport them when necessary, particularly when the destination is beyond public bus routes and/or require expensive taxi or rideshare services. With room for 15 passengers, the Ford Transit 350 XLT is larger and more durable (commercial grade) than our current vehicle—a 2007 Dodge Caravan (7 passengers), with nearly 300,000 miles and exorbitant repair costs. By doubling our passenger capacity, we reduce the number of trips and lower the mileage, as well as save on fuel and maintenance costs.
Program Accomplishments: GEMEINSCHAFT HOME PROVIDES: 1) A RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE OFFENDERS, TO PREPARE THEM FOR RE-ENTRY INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND 2) A DAY REPORTING CENTER FOR LOCAL OFFENDERS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION.
Organization Expenses:
Portions of the Project that can be funded: As we are seeking to fund the cost of a vehicle, we cannot further subdivide the cost. Total additional funding for this project: The board of directors has committed/allocated $15,000 in our current budget, and we have raised $3,000 so far from individual donors, for a total of $18,000. We seek $10,000 to cover the remaining cost of the vehicle. Timetable for Project: 2021
2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: We serve over 300 individuals annually in our residential and nonresidential programs. Number of People Project will Serve: This vehicle will be used for at least 10 years, making a resource available potentially to several thousand individuals.
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? Virginia Department of Corrections: $562,100 Harrisonburg/Rockingham County: $150,000
Other Needs:
Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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Hygiene kits: $20/each (includes toiletry items, composition book, and pen) Public Bus Passes for Adults: $20 (book of 25 coupons) Twin bedsheets (extra long/dorm style): $10/set Pillows: $6/each Towel/Washcloths: $3.00/set Silverware: $1/set (knife, fork, spoon)
Project: Girls on the Run Program Expansion
330 Rachel Drive, Penn Laird, VA 22846 540-431-5320 Contact: Annoica Ingram, Executive Director, annoica.ingram@girlsontherun.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 45-3972189
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using fun, experience-based curricula that creatively integrates running. It is a physical activity-based positive youth development program designed to enhance 3rd-8th girls’ social, psychological, and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. The program’s intentional curriculum places an emphasis on the development of competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and contribution in young girls. Trained, caring, and qualified coaches deliver the life skills curriculum by guiding small teams of girls through twice-a-week lessons that promote social-emotional learning concurrently with physical activity. The program culminates with a 5K.
Program Accomplishments: Inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Partner with local schools and community organizations to provide 8-10 week programs in the fall and spring to promote physical and emotional well-being to young girls in the community.
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We would like to have a dedicated individual educate the school/community leaders about our program and its impact on girls in the community. They would be a liaison for volunteer coaches at those sites. They would help us reach more girls in the Rockingham/Harrisonburg community by recruiting schools to host a Girls on the Run program. Most people think we are just a running program; we are a whole body program. We educate girls about their emotions, making good choices, conflict resolution, and so much more. Approximately 50% of girls who register receive a scholarship.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $20,800 Payroll: Having a dedicated person in the Harrisonburg/Rockingham area will help bring the Girls on the Run program to schools and community sites. The person would be able to help identify locations in the community for the program, find local grants to provide scholarships and work with the community to find volunteer coaches to mentor the girls. $20,250 Scholarships: 50% of families who register for Girls on the Run qualify for scholarships. Any girl who wishes to participate can. $13,950 Other Program Expense: Annual fees, Program supplies, Insurance Total additional funding for this project: We do not currently have any additional funding for this project at this time. Timetable for Project: Girls on the Run has a Fall and a Spring season (Spring Season March-May 2022 and Fall Season September-November 2022). We would hire a program expansion coordinator and start recruiting both schools and community sites in January 2022 for the Spring 2022 season. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: Before COVID we served 182 girls, this year we served 121 girls in Rockingham/Harrisonburg Number of People Project will Serve: 270 girls in Harrisonburg/Rockingham County
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Project: Harmonia Sacra Society Fund The HHS Fund provides ongoing support to preserve and promote the legacy and influence of Joseph Funk and family on worship and sacred music in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and beyond, including the original home of the Joseph Funk family in Singers Glen, Virginia.
50 Emery Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-246-6020 Contact: Les Helmuth, Treasurer les.helmuth@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 45-0646230
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: The Harmonia Sacra Society was founded in 2012 to preserve both the historical legacy of Joseph Funk and his home, but also the music he produced through the Harmonia Sacra song book. The HSS promotes monthly singings (pre-pandemic) in venues throughout the Shenandoah Valley. In addition, a separate LLC has purchased the home of Joseph Funk in Singers Glen with the idea that it would eventually be given to or purchased by the HSS as a museum to maintain a collection of books and historical artifacts related to the Funk family's production of hymnals and music making.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Siding on front dormers of the house - $500 Paint the house - $5,200 Replace septic pump and floats - $650 Total additional funding for this project: There has been no funding committed to these projects.
Timetable for Project: July 2021
June 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 750 Number of People Project will Serve: 150
Other Needs: Program Accomplishments: In 2020, we had no singings due to Covid-19; but did a small amount of repairs on the Joseph Funk house that was donated.
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Project: Innovated Educator Grants
One Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-9916 Contact: Cody Oliver, Executive Director coliver@harrisonburg.k12.va.us This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1746901
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Harrisonburg Education Foundation is the community’s connection to Harrisonburg City Public Schools. For over two decades, HEF has supported teachers, administrators and students through recognition events, grant opportunities and postsecondary scholarships. The centerpiece of the effort remains HEF’s Innovative Educator Grants. This annual opportunity honors the ingenuity of teachers and provides funds for classroom ideas that are beyond the typical school budget. A volunteer board of community members leads our city to fulfill the organizational mission to fund opportunities, fulfill dreams, and celebrate excellence in Harrisonburg City Public Schools.
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HEF Innovative Educator Grants fund in-school projects envisioned by HCPS educators to inspire new ways of learning. Each fall, HEF is proud to provide Harrisonburg City Public School teachers with the exciting opportunity of applying for funds to support innovative classroom ideas. Thanks to individual, family, foundation and business donations, HEF is able to support many teachers through grant awards. HEF not only encourages educators to explore new ways of learning but works to share and promote the new ideas to other educators and the broader community. HEF strives to support selected projects through community connections in addition to grant.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Sponsors have the opportunity to support these projects with a Named Grant. For a minimum of $1,000, HEF will select a project in celebration of your business or honor/memory of an individual. HEF seeks supporters to do an annual gift, multi-year gift or even an endowed fund. Named Grants can be reserved for a specific school or focus area. Benefits to the donor include recognition within the school district, media announcement and possible classroom visit/interaction with selected educator. Total additional funding for this project: Each year, different businesses, groups and individuals support Innovative Educator Grants. Timetable for Project: Annually Sept - May of each school year.
Innovative Educator Grants $42,076 Breakfast of Champions/Teacher Recognition $13,673 Scholarship Program $6,800
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: Over 7,000 Number of People Project will Serve: Over 7,000
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Backpack Programs for Harrisonburg Families $10,000 per school annually Teacher Appreciation Week (or quarterly thank you) $8,000 Student Scholarships - Starting at $1,000
Project: Scholarship Funds for Housing Voucher Students 286 Kelley Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-383-4326 Contact: Kim Haines, khaines@harrisonburgrha.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1583854
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: HRHA’s government funding is designated for housing and supportive services. HRHA houses hundreds of families with students and offers a Family Self-Sufficiency program that includes budgeting, credit improvement, and job training.
Shenandoah Housing Corporation is the 501c3 arm of Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority, designated by HUD as high performing. HRHA would like to establish steady scholarship support for 12 students annually, 3 in each year of college, with $1,000 each, $500 per semester. These students are members of families that receive housing choice vouchers. Supported families earn less than 80 percent of the local area median income, and some earn less than 30 percent. HRHA would like to launch 12 scholarships, if possible, or begin phasing in funding for each graduating class.
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When possible, HRHA has given out scholarships to deserving students of housing choice voucher families. Education is key to achieving selfsufficiency and financial independence. Our families work hard to move to renting independently or buying homes. Their students work hard at school to improve their chances of lifetime success. We would like to recognize their efforts by offering more support for their continuing education.
Program Accomplishments: The organization invests in low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) multifamily development to provide housing for lower income families.
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$12,000 – one year of costs for a cohort of 12 students, 3 in each year of college, or to sponsor a cohort of 3 students for 4 years of college Start-up - $3,000 initial year start-up costs for 3 students Sponsor a student - $4,000 - $1,000 per year for a 4year commitment Donations of any amount designated for scholarship funding. Total additional funding for this project: $12,000 requested; $0 committed Timetable for Project: Ongoing. HRHA would like to start a cohort of at least 3 students for school year 2022-23 up to a group of 12 students, 3 in each year of college, for school year 2022-23. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 1,162 Number of People Project will Serve: 12
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Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? $9 million - see audit for HRHA
Adult continuing education or vocational training scholarship funds, $10,000 Backpacks and school supplies for K-12 student residents, $1,500 Kelly Street Community Garden supplies, $300 for rain barrels Franklin Heights Community Garden startup, $5,000-$10,000
Project: Building Project
P.O. Box 344, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-434-5268 Contact: Delores Jameson, Executive Director hrdaycare@verizon.net This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 23-7073271
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: The HRCDCC was established in 1971 in response to community needs for affordable child day care. After 38 years at Asbury United Methodist Church, we were asked to relocate. HRCDCC moved to Muhlenberg Lutheran Church in January 2010. In August of 2017, we were finally able to purchase a building of our own. The pandemic put our goal of moving into our new home by our 50th anniversary on hold. However, with continued support from the community, we hope to restart with a plan to renovate that will allow us to continue to serve families for another 50 years.
Program Accomplishments: The center provides daycare services for residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Virginia on a sliding fee schedule, based on family income.
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The Harrisonburg Rockingham Child Day Care Center purchased a building in downtown Harrisonburg with the intent to grow and expand our program. Covid-19 turned the world upside down and HRCDCC had to focus on staying open. Our goal of breaking ground in the summer of 2020 was put on hold. As we slowly emerge from the pandemic, we are continuing to raise money for the renovation of our building. Our success with our building project so far has been through our major community event, Dancing with the Stars of the 'Burg.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Our goal is to move our current program to the newly renovated building. We would need to supply two additional classrooms. Classroom furniture- $10,000 per classroom ($20,000) Playground fencing and exterior ramp - $25,000 Interior and exterior cameras - $22,000 Commercial kitchen - $90,000 Flooring - $28,000 Paint/painting - $30,000 Total additional funding for this project: Fundraising to date through DWTS of the 'Burg has given us $750,000. A formal building campaign has stalled due to the pandemic's impact, and the need to focus on pursuing grants and funds to maintain the operation of our existing program. Timetable for Project: The timeline for our project has changed due to COVID, pushing it to 2022. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 100 children and families; 15-25 employees Number of People Project will Serve: Currently, our goal is to move our existing program to the new building. This would allow us to care for 50 children and their families.
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Art supplies: paint, construction paper, glue, etc.-$1,000 Classroom materials- $2,000 Office expenses: copy paper, ink cartridges, etc.$1,000 Cleaning supplies: bleach, Lysol wipes, etc.- $600 General supplies: hand sanitizer, tissues, paper towels, etc.- $500
Project: Affirming Living Wages in Harrisonburg Rockingham The Harrisonburg Rockingham Living Wage Campaign recognizes and affirms employers that pay living wages. In order to support these good employers, encourage other employers to raise wages to meet the certification levels, and provide information to consumers so they can choose to support Living Wage employers. This project is designed to address one of the most significant causes of poverty in our community- low wages. 355 Hartman Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-830-3084 Contact: rsanders97@verizon.net This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1362857
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: After reading the 2018 United Way ALICE report, community volunteers decided to explore how to address the problem of low wages in the Harrisonburg area. VICPP's Living Wage Certification Program was adopted as a positive approach to addressing wage inequality. The program affirms employers who pay living wages, encourages those who don't to raise their wages, and provides information to consumers so they can choose to patronize businesses that pay living wages.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Sponsor Labor Day Celebrations Celebrations- $1,000 Website Integration with Statewide Living Wage Program- $500 Promotional Materials- $1,000 Reimburse Volunteer Mileage Costs- $250 Computer and Printer- $1,000 Supplies- $250 Promotional Ads (print and new media)- $1,000 Total additional funding for this project: Total amount requested: $2,500 Total amount committed: $650
Program Accomplishments: In 990: Working within the faith community to educate and mobilize citizens to create systemic change for low-income Virginians. Additional accomplishments: Paid sick days for 30,000 home health care workers Prenatal health care for 7,000 immigrant women Abolition of the death penalty Development of four living wage certification programs in Virginia Provision of essential services to over 100 asylum-seeking families (Central Virginia Sanctuary Network) Educational events in more than 100 congregations across the Commonwealth
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Timetable for Project: January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy directly served 37,000 people (30,000 home care workers got paid sick days and 7,000 immigrant women got prenatal care). VICPP's Living Wage programs in four communities across the Commonwealth educated several hundred thousand consumers. Number of People Project will Serve: 10,000 directly and 100,000 consumers indirectly
Other Needs: $15,000- Part-time Harrisonburg Rockingham based organizer/coordinator $5,000- Contribution toward a statewide Living Wage Certification coordinator
Project: Healthy Starts - Support for Newborns and Families in Need
1380 Little Sorrell Dr. Ste. 100, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-487-9290 Contact: Chris Aycock, caycock@hburgchc.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 02-0813294
The birth of a child should be a time of joy. Unfortunately for many in our community, it can be a time of uncertainty and financial stress. Often, families that we care for do not have the financial resources to pay for basic healthcare needs or the cost of items needed to care for their newborn children. To help bridge this gap, we seek funding to provide newborn car seats, bilirubin blankets for jaundice treatment, and breast pumps to low income families, giving their children the safest and healthiest start to life. HCHC will loan the items as needed to
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Founded in 2007, Healthy Community Health Centers (HCHC) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC), serving as the medical home for over 20,000 area neighbors. As a not-for-profit healthcare organization, HCHC seeks to ensure affordable, high-quality primary health care services are available to everyone in our community, regardless of family income or insurance status. We believe in an integrated, relationship-based approach to care, providing family medicine, pediatric, behavioral health, women’s health, prenatal care, dental care, HIV/AIDS care management, and pharmacy services. HCHC provides care at three clinic locations in the Shenandoah Valley: Stone Port on Little Sorrell Drive in Harrisonburg;
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Each of the below items, in addition to other missional needs, can be funded separately. 2 Bilirubin Blankets—$5,000 each ($10,000 total) 10 Breast Pumps for uninsured mothers—$100 each ($1,000 total) 10 Infant Car Seats for uninsured families—$100 each ($1,000 total) Total additional funding for this project: None as of now
Timetable for Project:
Program Accomplishments: November 2021 Many families in our community are uninsured or underinsured. The complexities of balancing health care with other household expenses often mean that good health becomes a lower priority for more pressing budgetary needs like shelter, food, and clothing, particularly in the face of a global pandemic. With donor support and as an FQHC, HCHC breaks down those barriers that block access to vital medical services. In 2020, HCHC: Provided over $2 million in uncompensated care to uninsured and underinsured patients Served 247 Prenatal Care patients and 557 patients under 1-year old Opened HCHC Pharmacy and filled over 2,000 prescriptions.
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Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 16,000
Other Needs: Additional funding for pharmacy prescriptions and sliding scale payments would provide needed access to continuous patient-centered care for our diverse population of uninsured patients. 20 Pharmacy Prescriptions ($10 each—$2,000 total) 200 Sliding Scale Payments ($10 each—$2,000 total)
Project: Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
2262 Blue Stone Hills Dr. Suite C, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 757-478-9488 Contact: Maria Rolf, Mission Advancement Officer maria.rolf@impactlivingservices.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 45-4769701
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: ILS is passionate about seeing youth transition from foster care into adulthood with long-term stability. Our capacity to do this is greatly threatened by the rising costs of housing and availability. Last year, ILS spent nearly a half-million dollars in rent alone for the youth in our Independent Living Program. As we continue to expand the number of young adults we serve and widen our reach into new communities, this amount will exponentially increase along-side the rising cost of rent. These costs will place major limitations on the amount of financial resources that are left to allocate toward critical preventative services.
Program Accomplishments: IMPACT LIVING SERVICES (ILS) IS A NONPROFIT AGENCY PROVIDING UNIQUE AND VARIED SERVICES THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA. ILS IS A LICENSED CHILD PLACING AGENCY PROVIDING TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES FOCUSED ON ASSISTING YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE BY PROMOTING INTERDEPENDENCE SO THAT EACH YOUTH MAY REACH THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL SOCIALLY, ACADEMICALLY, VOCATIONALLY AND RELATIONALLY.
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Impact Living Services is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to relationally helping youth aging out of foster care to beat the odds against homelessness, incarceration, and unemployment as they become young adults. When a youth graduates from our independent living program, he or she will have saved enough money to live on their own. Our fundraising project goal is to purchase the townhomes/apartments that we use for youth housing instead of renting from landlords. By doing so, we will have more housing availability and sustainability, and will be able to reallocate what we are spending on rent toward offering prevention services.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Our hope is to purchase 4 townhomes within one year. While we would love to raise enough money to purchase these homes outright, we understand that in the current housing market, it is more likely that we would need to take out mortgages on these housing units. Raising $150,000 would allow us to place significant down payments on 4 townhomes, which would give us the ability to have monthly mortgage payments that are much lower than what is currently being spent on rent ($1200-$1500/month per youth). $37,500 would allow us to place a down payment on one townhome and cover closing fees. Total additional funding for this project: We have applied for grants in two of our other localities (Lynchburg and Fairfax). This is our first funding request for our Harrisonburg location. So far, no grants have been committed to us.
Timetable for Project: September 2021
September 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 500-600 between all programs at our 5 different sites in Virginia. Number of People Project will Serve: 8-10
Other Needs: Youth Gift Fund: $35/month Apartment Startup: $250
Project: Offenders Re-Entry Provide assistance to previously incarcerated returning citizens such as clothing, food, phones, phone minutes, transportation and housing application fees.
PO Box 2335, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-433-5658 Contact: Louise Jennings info@kingswayoutreach.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1799442
Portions of the Project that can be funded:
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project:
Walmart Card (general), transportation, auto insurance, DMV ID cards, and reinstatement fees for returning citizens.
Louise and Shelton Jennings began Kingsway Prison and Family Outreach almost 50 years ago. It was chartered as a nonprofit in 1983, became a 501C3 in 1987. Lou and Shel, and now Lou, herself, since Shel's passing have been volunteering both inside and outside prison walls bring hope and encouragement as well as recruiting other volunteers to assist in their mission, holding church services & Bible studies. Kingsway has been delivering Christmas gifts to VADOC inmates annually since 1985 and providing Christmas for between 250 to 500 inmates' children. And providing essentials for reentering citizens.
Please note: We assist according to need and available funds. Designated funds may go unspent because of lack of need in the designated area.
Program Accomplishments: Assist local reentering with housing, Christmas for 250 inmates' children, assisted 120 ex-offenders with re-entry expenses along with 90 families of inmates.
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Clothing, toiletries, phones, phone minutes, work boots, furniture & bedding, household supplies, food, gas cards, electricity, housing entrance fees.
Total additional funding for this project: Requested: $23,000 Timetable for Project: January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 550 Number of People Project will Serve: 120
Other Needs: Paid staff member $40,000 Larger facility $12,000
Project: Enhanced hygienic water stations for library patrons
174 S. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-4475 Contact: Mary Golden Hughes, Director of Advancement, mghughes@mrlib.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-0548703
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Founded in 1928, Massanutten Regional Library is an engaged community partner providing programs and services that bring people together, foster creativity, and encourage lifelong learning. MRL serves the residents of Harrisonburg, Rockingham, and Page counties with seven branches located in Bridgewater, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes, Harrisonburg, Luray, and Shenandoah. Patrons have free access to a collection of 400,000 items, including books, DVDs, audiobooks, and eBooks. MRL provides free Wi-Fi and internet access, as well as online research and learning resources. Youth literacy is a primary focus of MRL, including story times for preschoolers, outreach programs to daycares and schools and more.
This project will provide two ADA compliant, enhanced bilevel drinking fountains which also include personal water bottle filling stations for patron and staff use at the Central Library in downtown Harrisonburg. In addition to providing cool, filtered drinking water, the quick water bottle fill station enhances sustainability by minimizing dependency on disposable plastic bottles. The stations also provide a sanitary touch-free sensor activation to augment the library’s Covid-19 mitigation during the current pandemic. Additionally, the enhanced stations track the number of plastic bottles saved from waster through a green ticker, providing the library with measurable statistics of conservation.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Each individual unit costs $1,519. Donors may choose to purchase one or both, or provide additional funding so we may expand these stations to the other library branches in our regional system. Total additional funding for this project: Requesting $3,038 to cover two units for Central Library. MRL will incur costs of labor for installation - $200
Program Accomplishments: In 2020-21, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, MRL tallied more than 200,000 visits, circulated over 530,000 items, issued/renewed over 6,600 library cards, and answered over 20,475 reference questions. As the pandemic shifted, MRL adapted with flexibility and resilience by amending service hours and offering creative delivery methods (grab & go, book bundles, and curbside pickup) to ensure a safe experience for patrons. MRL also enriched the community during this challenging time by offering online programming through YouTube and Zoom, including story times, science projects, craft projects, book reviews, and author talks. Over 2,200 people participated in MRL’s virtual Summer Reading Program.
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Timetable for Project: January 2022
December 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 169,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 100,000
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? Harrisonburg City: $588,866 Page County: $232,052 Rockingham County:$958,126 State of Virginia: $459,902
Other Needs: 2022 Summer Reading Program sponsorship: $10,000 Covid-19 safety and hygiene supplies for seven branches: $1,500 "Prescription for Reading" partnership with health care providers to provide books to parents of newborns during well-baby visits: $1,000
Project: SAFE-At-Home
PO Box 1478, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-432-1812 Contact: Shannon Porter sporter@themercyhouse.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1476187
SAFE-At-Home program helps recently homeless households to become established in their community and increasingly self-sufficient by assisting with unmet needs that might otherwise destabilize their housing. The program model combines intensive supportive case management services and targeted financial interventions to stabilize clients as they encounter adversity in their post-shelter housing placement. Examples of the targeted interventions include: vital record/license fees, transportation/car repair, shoes or uniforms for employment, medical copays/eye glasses/medication costs, day care/school fees/tutoring/sports fees for children, as well as partial rent stipends or emergency utility payments. In each case the assistance must be "difference making" and have a direct impact of the client's continued self-sufficiency.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Mercy House is in its 33rd year of operations, serving as the primary homeless services agency in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The organization operates a family shelter and acts as a Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing provider. The United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has recognized Mercy House as a "Collaborative Champion" for its broad based approach to addressing homelessness. In 2020, Mercy House provided over $800,000 rental assistance to local households adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the SAFE-at-Home Program was an effective tool in stabilizing over 220 households who otherwise would have fallen into homelessness.
Program Accomplishments: Provided emergency shelter to 34 local homeless families including food, shelter, clothing, furniture, employment and family living skills. Sheltered 57 medically vulnerable, chronically homeless individuals in local motels. Re-Housed 121 local homeless households and prevented homelessness for 32 imminently homeless households. Administered federal, state, and local funding to assist 228 local households with rental assistance due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. Provided supportive case management and housing counseling to all clients.
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Mercy House is seeking to leverage multiple funding sources in order to provide 140 total units of direct client aid with average outlay of $485.71, which creates a total program of budget $68,000. Our agency has adequate staffing and administrative capacity to operate the program. Therefore all requested Community Foundation funding would go to direct client aid- with every dollar being spent to secure resources on behalf of a client. Any donor support would go directly to targeted assistance. Total additional funding for this project: The total request would be $12,000 with total program budget of $ 68,000. The remaining $56,000 would be addressed through other funding sources including the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, other foundation grants, and private donors. Any additional funds raised would go to increasing the program budget. Timetable for Project: October 2021
October 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 1,428 Number of People Project will Serve: 462
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? Yes - Virginia and Federal HUD grants $1,141,651
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Project: Updates to Client Waiting Area
64 W. Water St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-438-8295 Contact: Leah Hackman, Advancement Specialist lhackman@newbridgesirc.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 45-5532648
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center has served to meet the needs of immigrants in the Shenandoah Valley for 21 years. Through extensive training and experience in the particular dynamics that influence the lives of immigrants and refugees, the agency works diligently to engage immigrants, connect cultures, and build community with a vision for a thriving community that everyone can call home. We focus our work on both reducing the burden that individuals and families experience when immigrating to the community and improving local community awareness and understanding of the immigrant experience and benefits to the area.
Program Accomplishments: CASE MANAGEMENT: ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS FOR MEDICAL BILLS; INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SUPPORT FOR AVAILABLE COMMUNITY SERVICES. SCREENING AND LIMITED REPRESENTATION IN IMMIGRATION LEGAL COUNSEL.
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We would like to make updates to our client waiting area in order to create a more welcoming and inclusive space for our clients as they await their appointments. The furniture we have is well over a decade old and is worn and stained and can be difficult and uncomfortable for individuals who have challenges getting up and down from low furnishings. As we continue to meet with increasing numbers of individuals utilizing our services, we anticipate a need for a waiting area that is accessible and comfortable for everyone.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: 60" sofa/loveseat - $550 2 wingback chairs - $700 1 wingback chair (need 2) - $350 Total additional funding for this project: We do not have additional funding for this project at this time. Timetable for Project: November 2021
December 2021
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 625 Number of People Project will Serve: 700 or so (some will have repeat visits)
Other Needs: General Support - $25,000
Project: Reduction of food waste through school- wide composting programs. The goal of the project is to establish school-wide composting programs at five schools within the Harrisonburg Public Schools. This involves 1) installation of high-quality, pest-proof 3-bin composting systems and 2) work with school teachers and staff to implement the composting program. This effort is modeled after a successful program established at Waterman Elementary School pre-COVID by Vine & Fig. 715 N. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-7981 Contact: Kathy Yoder, Educational Outreach Coordinator, kyoder450@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 20-0092504
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Vine & Fig is committed to the creation of sustainable systems that care for the earth, empower people most marginalized and impoverished, educate and inspire, and build the foundation for a nonviolent lifestyle. They work to create transformation at both the personal level and community level in three key areas that have the highest impact; food, transportation, and built environment. This project will expand our partnerships with HCPS schools in the area of composting.
Program Accomplishments: During the last 18 months we: provided 500 bags of fresh harvested produce to HCPS each week for 6 months, taught outdoor monolingual and bilingual lessons to approximately 150 K-5 students on composting produced video lessons on the water cycle and how to reduce electrical use. We also designed and published online a compost handbook for Harrisonburg City Schools, “Composting Made Easy; A Beginner’s Guide to School Based Composting" Collected approximately 600 pounds of food waste weekly to be composted at our site.
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Portions of the Project that can be funded: Project goal is to install of compost system and implementation of composting program at five HCPS schools. Building materials for a single 3-bin compost system = $2200 per system Labor for construction of each compost system = $500 per system Staff support to implement composting program per school = $1500 per school Total additional funding for this project: 4 compost systems at H 4 and on schools. Almost all of HCPS has active on-site school gardens but most need assistance with maintaining and sustaining the gardens themselves and developing programming and curriculum. In just one year, EOP has formed strong working partnerships with Spotswood, Waterman and Bluestone Elementary Schools, CP.
Timetable for Project: April 2022
March 2023
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 1,800 persons Number of People Project will Serve: thousands
Other Needs: Educational materials and garden-based educators to be stationed at schools for outdoor learning.
Project: Growing Public Programming & Online Access to the Historic Dallard-Newman House & Its New Collections
P.O. Box 1026, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-421-5135 Contact: Dr. Sarah Brooks, NENA Volunteer Museum Consultant and Grant Writer nenagrantdivision@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 80-0337045
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: The Northeast Neighborhood Association, Inc., a taxexempt non-profit corporation in Harrisonburg, VA, was founded in 2006. NENA leads African American historical preservation and cultural heritage projects in Harrisonburg, Virginia. We engage in partnerships with community residents and families, city government officials and departments, and nongovernmental agencies and institutions, to revitalize our neighborhood and to address the needs of the residents of our community. We share our community's rich history and culture with the larger city of Harrisonburg, visitors to our region, and audiences online from across the nation and beyond.
In 2022, NENA will complete the development and delivery of new educational programs focused on its African American historic property at 192 East Kelley Street: the Dallard-Newman House c. 1895, a Virginia Landmark and site on the National Register of Historic Places. Programs will include both in-person tours outdoors; and virtual online programs, using the licensed digital application "Cuseum". These new programs will educate the public on African American history and culture in the lives of the home’s residents and their community. It will coincide with home's renovation, supported by $250,000 in funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $2,000 - Project Manager, Part-Time Staff New Hire $3,000 - 2022 (through September 2023) CUSEUM annual license fee $2,000 - Contractual Lecturer Fees: To deliver 20 on-site outdoor tours of home and nearby Newtown historic sites Total additional funding for this project: $3,000 2021 (through September 2022) CUSEUM annual license fee - donated funds Timetable for Project:
Program Accomplishments: December 2021
$11,689 expenses NENA operates a community center where local nonprofit organizations can hold meetings. We have started renovations to the Historic Dallard-Newman House to create a museum of African-American History and Culture. We are accumulating funds to continue these renovations to create the museum.
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Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 10,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 20,000
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? 2021 award - $20,000 City of Harrisonburg - City Civic & Community Contributions
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2021 award - $250,000 American Rescue Plan Funding for Renovation of the Historic Dallard-Newman House 20212023
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Project: Second Home Projects
103 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 517-219-7826 Contact: Barbara E. Camph, Secretary to the Board, tbcamph@aol.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1973610
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: OASIS Fine Art and Craft is a non-profit artisan cooperative with approximately 3 dozen local members. We have been on the same corner in Harrisonburg for 21 years. We provide a beautiful environment for members to exhibit and sell their work. We also are part of the community, giving back where we can. We have worked with Second Home for several years, before and during the pandemic. Our monthly visits provide a specific project for the children, with several OASIS members there to guide them. The projects have ranged from planting tomatoes, sand art, and paper flags for grandma's country.
We have a two part request, both of which involve children at Second Home. 1) Make 4 peace poles of 4"x4"x6' PVC pipe. Second Home children would be asked to draw or write symbols of hope/peace; those papers would be decoupaged onto the pole. Several layers of polyurethane would be applied. The poles would be installed around Harrisonburg. 2) Several years ago, due to grant funding, we were able to provide art supplies for each child at Second Home. The art supplies were sent home as Christmas/holiday presents. We want to do that again but need funding to do.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: The first part of the project, the Peace Poles, can be done for $800 total materials cost, or $200 each. The second part of the project, individual art supplies for Second Home children, can be done for $1,500 materials cost. Total additional funding for this project: We anticipate that all artist labor will be donated, or about $1,000. The total project cost would then be $3,300 of which we are requesting $2,300.
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Timetable for Project: Item 1 can be done over several months, starting the month after receiving funding. Item 2 should be done in December.
Promotion of local artists and exhibits for the area. The center held summer art classes, contests, demos for children and the public artists and art expert programs. The population in the area is over 116,000.
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: N/A Number of People Project will Serve: 70 (estimated number of Second Home children)
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Project: Career Enrichment Courses for Middle and High School Youth
P.O. Box 1393, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-360-1123 Contact: Brent Holsinger, Founder and President brent@ontheroadcollaborative.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 47-1261317
Career Enrichment Courses are 10-week-long programs that expose youth to hands-on learning experiences taught by our Community Teachers, who are working professionals in our community. Our Career Enrichment Courses empower our youth with a clearer understanding of their interests, skills, and future pathways. With around 30 classes offered each semester, youth have a range of options and can choose courses that interest them, while becoming connected to local professionals who serve as mentors and a trusted resource.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project:
Program Accomplishments: ACADEMIC COACHING: Our programs includes designated homework and tutoring hours to help youth achieve their academic goals. CAREER ENRICHMENT COURSES: Our 10-week long Career Enrichment Courses expose youth to hands-on learning experiences taught by our Community Teachers. REAL-WORLD SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: We help our youth discover their individual voices, investigate their strengths, and work in teams. HIGH SCHOOL READINESS: Our 8th/9th Grade Academies provide increased opportunities for our youth as they transition to the more rigorous high school experience. COLLEGE EXPLORATION: We help our youth learn more about post-secondary options and the college application process through 4-6 college trips/year.
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? 21st Century Community Learning Center grants from Virginia's Department of Education ($275,916).
Other Needs: Van for Field Trip Transportation ($30,000)
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $100- One class session of a 10-week Career Enrichment Course for a group of 12-15 youth; $250- A Career Enrichment field trip for a class; $500- Learning Showcase: An event held each semester that serves as the culmination of every Career Enrichment Course. Youth from each Career Enrichment Course collectively teach back what they learned over their 10-week course. $1,000- Funds an entire 10-week Career Enrichment Course for a group of 12-15 middle or high school youth Total additional funding for this project: $20,000 - 21st Century Community Learning Center $16,000 - United Way of Harrisonburg Rockingham County Timetable for Project: The Career Enrichment Courses will occur from October 2021- May 2022, with about half of the 60 classes occurring during fall 2021 and the other half during spring 2022. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 300 Number of People Project will Serve: 200 middle and high school youth
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On the Road Collaborative empowers youth by providing equal access to educational opportunities and hands-on career experiences. Because of a 6,000-hour learning gap experienced by low-income youth, we focus on connecting our youth to trusting adult relationships and equitable opportunities that allow them to discover their interests and skills. We believe that by enriching the lives of our youth through additional learning opportunities and resources, we can inspire their growth and confidence.
Project: Shelter and Support in the City
PO Box 1804, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-705-1908 Contact: Joel Ballew, Executive Director director@valleyopendoors.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 11-3835381
As the need for low-barrier shelter in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County grows, Open Doors is working to grow and adapt to meet the challenge. In shifting from a half year thermal shelter to year-round operation, the costs of caring for and sheltering those in our community in need of a hot meal and a clean bed has grown also. The opportunity to help support the growing financial needs is a significant way to make a positive impact in our community.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project:
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Since 2007 Open Doors (formerly HARTS) has faithfully served the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County as the only provider of low-barrier shelter services for those in our community who are experiencing homelessness. During the coldest months of the year, this humanitarian service ensures that those in our community without a home have a clean, warm, safe place to sleep. Without debating the causes of homelessness or the worthiness of those seeking those services, it is clear that basic human compassion calls for us to provide, as a community, ongoing low-barrier shelter services.
Open Doors seeks to operate very efficiently utilizing the charity and donations of time, items, food, and funds. Even with this frugality, it costs approximately $1,000 a day to operate the low barrier shelter. Supporters can choose to support any portion of a day, week, month or more of operating the low barrier shelter based on this figure.
Program Accomplishments: Over the past 14 years, Open Doors has consistently expanded its offering of support and shelter for those experiencing homelessness. As the need has grown, Open Doors has risen to met the challenge of charity and caring for those without a home. All financial statements included at this point reflect the half-year mode of operations for Open Doors.
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Total additional funding for this project: Budgeting giving and fundraising totaling approximately $150,000. Timetable for Project: This project is an ongoing annual need as the non-profit establishes a new mode of yearround operations. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 275 Number of People Project will Serve: 250-275
Other Needs: Open Doors has ongoing needs related to material resources including personal care and hygiene products, cleaning supplies, food items and meals, as well as daily volunteer opportunities related to support of the shelter operations.
Project: Moving Those Experiencing Homelessness into Permanent Housing OCP is the largest day shelter in Harrisonburg, providing over 20,000 hot breakfasts and lunches per year. We provide showers and laundry; mail services; Wi-Fi; engaging and empowering activities; and a community of support and love. Our housing program pairs community members with case managers and our housing specialist to find supportive permanent housing. In 2020, OCP placed 48 persons experiencing homelessness into housing. 17 E. Johnson Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-442-7727 Contact: Corey Chandler, Administrative Director corey@ourcommunityplace.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1835664
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Our Community Place began as a simple free Monday lunch in 1991 and opened as a full-fledged community center in 2008. From the beginning food was the center of our community. But over the years we’ve discovered that if we want to help our community members with their deep life challenges and help them meet long-term needs, we need to provide more. In 2018, we ramped up a case management program, going from 1 to 3 fulltime case managers. In 2020 we added a housing placement specialist to help folks with housing. OCP serves Harrisonburg, Rockingham and other surrounding counties.
Program Accomplishments: Through September of 2021, we have served 11,508 meals or an average of 1,278 meals per month. Between January and August of 2021, we have averaged serving 122 unduplicated individuals a month and have provided 3,859 direct services, including 450 showers and 500 loads of laundry. Since January of 2021, we have housed 35 community members in permanent supportive housing. Our accomplishments are in the lives of the people we serve. Building on their resilience and strength, we have worked with our community members to find safety, peace, support and love: community.
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Portions of the Project that can be funded: $500-$2,000 Housing Assistance Fund (a flexible non-government fund to meet critical move-in expenses that we can use to overcome barriers and get people quickly and efficiently into housing) $500-$1,000 Case management costs, including fees for IDs and birth certificates; costs for moving into a new unfurnished apt.; mileage reimbursement funds for our case managers who provide transportation and travel to community members; and utility assistance for housed formerlyhomeless people in crisis. $1,000-$2,000 Partial support for our “Housing Placement Specialist” position that works with landlords and owners and our community member clients to place people into housing.
Total additional funding for this project: Donations, grants, fundraising events. Requesting $5,000; total committed $25,000
Timetable for Project: April 2021
March 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 500 Number of People Project will Serve: 50
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Pickup truck for hauling furniture to apartments, wood for our wood stove, community members to medical appointments, and much more!
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Project: Infant and Toddler Playground/ Outdoor classroom Plains Area Daycare Center is requesting $6500.00 to help complete this outdoor space for our littles as we continue to offer as many outdoor experiences for our children. Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children learn to interact with the world around them. PO Box 523, Broadway, VA 22815 540-896-4622 Contact: Melissa Britt, Executive Director plainsareadaycare@verizon.net This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 23-7428284
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project:
Portions of the Project that can be funded:
Plains Area Daycare Center has been fund-raising for several years for a new playground for our children. Some of the equipment on the old playground was 30 years old. The need for outdoor mask-free breaks made sharing a playground space even more difficult between classrooms. A separate space for infants and toddlers has become even more necessary than ever before so we are not mingling children.
As this pandemic continues to impact our daily lives, the need for outdoor classrooms and playground time for children is especially important. Being outside gives infants and toddlers the opportunity to develop their large motor skills and move their bodies in different ways.
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Outdoor classrooms have been essential in providing quality care during this pandemic. The outdoors offers children the opportunities to learn about nature, science, make noise, and be somewhat free. Shade Canopy 15'x15' cost with the install is $5500.00 Play Structure with various activities is $5259.00 Toddler Swing two seats $1200.00 Wood Fiber Surfacing $600.00 Fencing $4080.00 Labor in-kind donation
The center provided childcare services for the Broadway Virginia Community. $348,706.00
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Total additional funding for this project: I am speaking at the Town of Broadway meeting on 10/8 to request the additional $10,000.00. We are very confident the funding from the town will come through.
Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
Other Needs: Staff. Currently priceless.
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Timetable for Project: October 4, 2021 fencing complete. Shade Canopy and Playground equipment will ship in ranges of 3-6 weeks. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 100 children pre-pandemic and 62 reduced capacity due to pandemic Number of People Project will Serve: 16 children daily with a hope of many generations
Project: Innovative Learning Grants
100 Mount Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-564-3218 Contact: Victoria Landis, vlandis@rockingham.k12.va.us This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1735837
ILG asks educators to provide a learning experience that actively engages students, stimulates and motivates students to achieve academic excellence, aligns with academic standards and can be replicated at other schools. They support innovative and creative approaches to education in support of the learning goals for Rockingham County Public Schools: helping all learners to become Critical Thinkers, Communicators, Collaborators, Creators & Good Citizens (5 C’s). ILG applications will be evaluated on several criteria, including the extent to which the project enriches the educational experience, challenges students, shows creativity and innovation, and realistic objectives, and reaches a significant number of students.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Believing that a good education is vital to the economic and social health of a community, a group of citizens formed the Rockingham Educational Foundation, Inc. in 1995 to enhance the quality of education in their community. REFI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by 23 volunteers who serve as the Board of Directors. The Foundation derives its operational funds from contributions made by individuals, businesses, and fund-raising events.
Program Accomplishments: EDUCATION GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO DESERVING TEACHERS WHO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EXPENSES FOR PROVIDING AN INNOVATIVE IDEA IN TEACHING STUDENTS. GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE ADVERTISED AND ACCEPTED ONE TO TWO TIMES PER YEAR, ONCE IN THE FALL AND ONCE IN THE SPRING, IF FUNDING ALLOWS. IN EXCESS OF 150 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED EACH YEAR WITH AWARDS BEING GIVEN TO APPROXIMATELY 80 GRANT RECIPIENTS.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: A donor could choose to support one of the 24 schools that we represent in Rockingham County. Each school is awarded at least one grant from $100-$5,000. A donor could choose to support a specific population of students. For example, we award nearly $3,000 per year to support special education students in the schools as well as providing nearly $5,000 to support fine arts initiatives. If there is an area of focus that is important to the donor, REFI can work to honor their wishes to the best of our ability. Total additional funding for this project: REFI yearly fundraising (annual event sponsorships, golf tournament sponsorships, employee giving, general donations) $50,000 Timetable for Project: November 2021
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 16,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 11,000
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Teacher Supply Depot - $10,000.00 Early Literacy - $5,000.00 Teacher Recognition - $5,000.00 Scholarship - $90,000.00
Project: Hope Fund for Cancer Care The Hope Fund ensures that someone's financial position never determines whether or not they get the cancer care they need. Donors who support the Hope Fund help provide preventive screenings for those without insurance, medications for patients who cannot afford them, and assistance with other needs that arise during a patient's fight with this dreaded disease. 2010 Health Campus Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-689-8541 Contact: Cory Davies, Executive Director CRDavies@Sentara.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-0506331
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Cancer disproportionally affects the Shenandoah Valley, taking close to 800 lives per year. That's why it seems like everywhere you turn you hear another story of someone being diagnosed. Worse yet, the need for cancer care continues to increase. And no one is turned away at the Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center based on their inability to pay. Those most in need come to us facing their most difficult times. Your support can help detect disease in these patients sooner, expedite care they need, and build a stronger path to recovery. Your support for the Hope Fund is critical.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $153 = cost of one mammogram for a patient without insurance $627 = average cost of prescription assistance provided to a patient in need $993 = average cost of transportation assistance provided to an individual with no means of getting to the Cancer Center. Total additional funding for this project: Since 2016, we have received $498,000 from 618 donations. We have requested just over $600,000 in that time.
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Program Accomplishments: Recently, a patient was diagnosed with a brain tumor after being evaluated at the Emergency Department due to a car accident. His treatment included surgery, radiation therapy, and then oral chemotherapy was prescribed. Because this patient was uninsured, he was unable to obtain the treatment as each round cost $450. With the help of the Hope Fund, the patient was able to get the necessary medication and is doing well. Another patient, recently released from incarceration, uninsured and without a job, was diagnosed with cancer. The Hope Fund provided him with pain and anti-nausea medications while he was being treated.
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Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: In 2020, the Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center provided just over 15,000 chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Number of People Project will Serve: The Hope Fund serves on average just over 300 people per year.
Other Needs: The RMH Foundation's Institute for Nursing Excellence and Innovation | $200,000/year. Sentara RMH Hahn Cancer Center renovation to improve access to care | $1.4 million.
Project: Harrisonburg-Rockingham History Exhibitions & Interpretation
P.O. Box 716, Dayton, VA 22821 540-879-2681 Contact: Penny Imeson director@rocktownhistory.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1017712
This project aims to build funds for ongoing historical interpretation in the galleries and beyond: offsite, on the internet (website, YouTube), in the classroom (curriculum supplements), and through publications. Creativity in and accessibility to interpretation developed by Guest Curators, interns, and staff is limited only by resources. Exhibition topics in development include: Reconstruction, Civil Rights, Agriculture, Immigration, Music.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: For over 130 years, the Historical Society, under a variety of names, has served the mission of local history collection, preservation, and education. Exhibitions are the core of educational programs. Exhibitions have contributed new history resources and attracted wider audiences. History matters and financial support for exhibitions will encourage the next generation of public historians, educators, and citizens. Arts and Culture programs help communities thrive.
Program Accomplishments: With local partners hosted a virtual book launch of Lucy Frances Simms: From Slavery to Revered Public Service, the first biography of the influential African-American educator. The event recording remains available. Full classroom copies of Lucy Frances Simms provided to local 11th grade history classes. Simms’ path of public service through education guided generations of local African-American children. The books allow her service to continue. 2020 programming cancelled by COVID-19. After mandatory shutdown, reopened on a limited schedule. Staff completed research for those unable or unwilling to visit. Grants provided for equipment and a part-time employee to create digital content.
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Portions of the Project that can be funded: As an ongoing project, gifts of any size are encouraged. Expenses depend on scope of content, intern or Guest Curator honorariums, and display customization, including technology. Much of the effort required to create a physical exhibition is also necessary for supplemental displays and materials. We are committed to developing a variety of history activities and opportunities which encourage community connections. Every gift counts. Total additional funding for this project: Rocktown History has a general Exhibits & Programs Fund of $9,800. Resources need to be replenished annually. Timetable for Project: 2021
Ongoing
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: Harrisonburg-Rockingham community, including its schools and visitors, as well as online researchers. Number of People Project will Serve: Intended for all visitors to physical spaces and well beyond via virtual programs, website, social media, school support, publications, pop-up museums, partnerships, etc.
Other Needs: Archives supplies $100+; Genealogy and Research Library supplies and additions $100+; Intern & Curator Fund donations $100+; Third Thursday Talk sponsors $300; downtown banners $300; local history ephemera, invaluable; volunteers, priceless. Donations appreciated at any level.
Project: General Operating Expenses Our general operating expenses include rent, utilities, supplies and snacks for support meetings and events, quarterly newsletter mailing, property upkeep and salary for our part time director and part time administrative assistant. During the last 18 months, our fundraising events have not been as successful as in previous years. Current meetings are listed on our website www.sadierosefoundation.org and our Facebook page.
PO Box 382, Dayton, VA 22821 540-271-2635 Contact: Vonda Driver, Executive Director vonda@sadierosefoundation.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 26-1662289
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: The Sadie Rose Foundation began in January 2008, after the birth and death of Sadie Rose Harlow (June 20 2007). Sadie's parents, Lee & Regina longed for a way to connect with other families who had experienced a similar loss. This proved to be difficult, and so they created the foundation as a way to connect. Now, in addition to infant/pregnancy loss, the foundation supports those who are experiencing grief due to the loss of human life.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Rent $500/month. Support meeting supplies $250/month. Utilities $250/month. (includes phone/internet/electric/water/trash) Payroll $2500/month. During the winter months, we also need propane for heat. This amount varies, but was as much as $500/month last year. Total additional funding for this project: We have recurring monthly and annual donations of $12000, and have several fundraisers each year, in addition to one time donations. This grant will supplement where our regular fundraisers have been less profitable than in years past.
Program Accomplishments: In person meetings were restarted, as well as several of our fundraisers and events.
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Project: Roots Run Deep; Rockingham County
425 Hill St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-908-1020 Contact: Robin Lyttle, President robinlyttle@valleyblackheritage.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 81-1709430
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: The Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project was started in February, 2013. We became a 501(c)3 non-profit in March of 2016. Our mission is to learn, share and illuminate African American history of the Shenandoah Valley. We opened our Heritage Center in 2018 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. We house a growing archive, have a very active internship program, have a virtual speaker series, actively work on recovering Valley burial grounds and an annual event honoring Soul Food Chefs and History. Our Roots Run Deep self guided tours launched in Harrisonburg, Virginia in August 2021 and will continue to expand.
An African American History Tour of Rockingham County. We launched our Roots Run Deep African American History Tours of Harrisonburg, Virginia and the community of Zenda in August, 2021. We are now working on expanding this tour into Rockingham County. These self guided tours are available in print form, online on our website, www.rootsrundeep.org and on the Traipse app. This tour will include a drive through the historic communities of McGhayesville, Elkton's Newtown and Bryant Hollow, Naked Creek, Briery Branch and Peak Mountain.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Roots Run Deep; Rockingham, VA Budget; based on 24 sites Printing; one page maps; 400 @ 1.25 each = $500.00 booklets; 600 @ 2.50 each = $1500.00 Traipse App; 24 sites $480.00 Research staff, 32 hours = $500.00 Travel expenses, 24 site visits = $360.00 Signage at 24 sites = $2400.00 Total additional funding for this project: The total project cost is $5740.00. We have received $1000.00 from the Jerome L. Greene Foundation for this tour. Timetable for Project:
Program Accomplishments: We had driving tours with walkie talkies so we could stay safely apart. We videotaped Brianna Madden's play not made for this (based on Jourden Banks' narrative) on the plantation where Jourden was enslaved. ,We had our third annual honoring Shenandoah Valley Soul Food History and Chefs Celebration online. In October 2020, we went to Lewis Mountain Campground to hear Brianna Madden's poem; Always young, young always.
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Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: This tour will focus on the Rockingham County area. The population of this county is 83,832. Number of People Project will Serve: We serve the African American Community of the Shenandoah Valley but our group is very diverse. We easily touch thousands a year through our programs and websites. When we are able to meet, our audiences average 100 per event.
Other Needs: Our needs: A large document scanner; $1400.00 A video camera for interviews; $450.00 Copier; $250.00 Outdoor storage shed; $550.00
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Project: College Access Opportunities for Latinx Students
PO Box 2734, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 434-299-2549 Contact: Christopher Clymer Kurtz, Director of Development christopher.clymerkurtz@vasli.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 45-5560300
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: SLI was founded by Peter Iver Kaufman in 2001 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kaufman brought the SLI concept to Richmond in 2008, and subsequently helped to establish it in the Shenandoah Valley. Incorporated in Harrisonburg in 2012, SLI began serving Winchester students, and received its tax-exempt status in 2013. Kaufman continues to lead SLI efforts in Richmond and holds the George Matthews & Virginia Brinkley Modlin Chair in Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond.
Program Accomplishments: SLI's impact since 2012: 122 scholars (45 current, 77 alumni) $286,500 in scholarship awards $64,000 in computer awards $14,300+ in dual enrollment tuition assistance for scholars taking college courses while in high school SLI teachers and professors also help to connect scholars to additional funding opportunities; in 2019 alone, graduating SLI scholars accepted nearly $960,000 in college awards and support grants. SLI scholars have attended 21 colleges and universities.
Scholars Latino Initiative creates college access opportunities for Latino/x high school students through unique programs in Harrisonburg, Richmond, and Winchester, Virginia. By collaborating with local university faculty and high school teachers, SLI offers its students rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, and supportive mentorships. Donations from SLI’s community of support allow the organization to offer dual enrollment tuition assistance, computer awards, and college scholarships that further empower its scholars as they pursue a college degree. SLI scholars have attended 21 colleges and universities.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: The requested $7,000 will help provide students with direct financial assistance awards, which this year comprises 64 percent of SLI's operating budget. Seventy-four percent of the requested grant ($5,180) will support college scholarships, 20 percent ($1,400) will support computer awards, and six percent ($420) will support dual enrollment tuition assistance. Total additional funding for this project: Thanks to generous donations from businesses, foundations, churches, and individuals, as of August 31, additional funds raised for SLI's 2021 budget of $159,000 have totaled approximately $85,000. Timetable for Project: SLI's fiscal year is the calendar year, so these requested funds will help meet SLI's outstanding needs for 2021, plus help lay the groundwork for a strong start to the new fiscal year, 2022. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: SLI has 45 current and 77 alumni scholars
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Project: Empowering Adults with Literacy Skills and Citizenship Preparation
160 N. Mason St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-433-0505 Contact: Nelly Moreno Shenk - Executive Director nshenk@skylineliteracy.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1589682
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Founded in 1987, Skyline Literacy is a communitybased, non-profit organization with 34 years of experience providing adult ESL instruction (1993 to present), and citizenship instruction (2008 to present). Skyline is the only ESL provider that works with adults who are illiterate or have low literacy in their native language and the only provider of oneon-one ESL tutoring. (Most of our students have less than nine years of education and 4% have never attended school). All newly enrolled ESL students are pre-tested using the CASAS standardized test of English language proficiency, which is administered by CASAS-certified staff.
Program Accomplishments: Skyline Literacy served 272 ESL/ELL students in virtual class instruction in 2020-21. 72% improved on the standardized reading test. 51 Lawful Permanent Residents receiving services at SL obtained citizenship in 2020-21. 28 SL students registered to vote for the first time this past year. 85 volunteer instructors/tutors logged 3,620 hours of class instruction in 2020-21. Information regarding COVID 19 safety protocols and vaccination clinics was provided for all students with the goal to influence family wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
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Skyline Literacy provides basic literacy, English for Speakers of Other Languages, and U.S. citizenship instruction to adult residents of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Although the need for literacy, language and citizenship instruction continues to grow in the local area, government funding for adult education and citizenship has continued to decrease, which has demanded major alterations in the delivery of instructional services. Past sources of funding (e.g., USCIS) are no longer available to support vital programs, such as citizenship preparation. Through small classes, students are helped to set their goals and overcome the literacy and language barriers.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $ 3,250: ESOL student material (50 students): Student Book, Venture 3rd edition, CASAS Assessment Administration, and 20 Teachers guide for 20 new tutors trained $ 5,500: Citizenship material (100 students): Flashcards (100 Questions and Answers), Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test, and Text Book: Passing the Test (Civics and Literacy) Total additional funding for this project: Karis Kare 6,000 Timetable for Project: October 2021
September 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 300 Number of People Project will Serve: 150 ESOL and Citizenship students
Other Needs: Staff salaries, Outreach Coordinator and Program Assistant: ($16.50 per hour/15 hours/4 weeks/10 months): $9,600
Project: Workshop Windows/ Mini Split
1992 Hollar School Rd., Linville, VA 22834 540-833-2072 Contact: Jodi Haas, President - Board of Directors jodi.haas@campstillmeadows.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1857340
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Still Meadows is an outdoor space that serves the special needs community. We offer summer day camps, therapeutic riding programs, field trips, and other activities. We also offer use of the facility to other organizations with special needs participants. We have raised bed gardens ( vegetables & flowers), large picnic pavilion, play house, 26' tipi, and a treehouse. All of our buildings are accessible. We also have many animals including horses, donkeys, alpaca, bunnies, cats, chickens and a special needs lamb. The workshop would provide a space to be creative and potentially an income source making wooden toys.
We have chosen to do a remodel on our founder Janet Maaschs' workshop to make it a usable space for our campers and other visitors to Still Meadows. A local Girl Scout began this project by cleaning, painting, laying a new floor and building wheelchair accessible workspaces. We have also install new LED lighting. The next step is to replace the windows which are damaged and add a mini split heat/ac system to allow year round usage. The back room of the shop holds enough wooden, ready to finish toy parts to keep our participants busy for some time.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: 3 quantity of 47.5 x47.5 sliding windows @ $178.00 each 1 quantity 35.5 x 35.5 window @ $98.00 1 Minisplit DuctlessAire 24000 BTU system @ $1585.00 Labor and misc. installation supplies ( caulk, etc.) $500.00 Total additional funding for this project: The Girl Scout Gold project was completely funded by the girl and her troop. We have a room full of wooden toy pieces which we plan to use once this room is complete. We will purchase paint, glue and nails. It will be a wonderful space to be creative!
Program Accomplishments: Day Camp 20-22 campers- (3 sessions) Therapeutic riding- (4 sessions w/ 3 riders each) Special group activities- school, group homes, and other groups come out to enjoy all that Still Meadows has to offer.
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Timetable for Project: 10/2021 to 5/2022 as we would love to offer the use to group homes and other organizations. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 200-300 per year pre-Covid
Other Needs: Animal Feed....aproximately $200.00/month Wood Fence Posts....10 x $ 18.99 Camper Scholarships.....$250.00 ea Rider Scholarships......$150.00 each Garden Plants......$100.00/year Camper Snacks....$60.00/wk
Project: Homeless Street Outreach
917 N. Main St., Unit 1, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-217-0869 Contact: Nicky Fadley, Executive Director nicky@strengthinpeers.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 81-1604006
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Strength In Peers is a nonprofit peer-run organization. More than half of the Board of Directors and all staff are in active recovery from substance use, mental health, and trauma-related challenges. Grounded in their lived experiences, the organization envisions a world where all individuals have an abundance of recovery options and are supported in their right to decide their recovery pathway. Toward this vision, the organization’s mission is to offer hope, support and advocacy for those seeking recovery so that they can build resilience and thrive in their lives and communities.
Program Accomplishments: In Fiscal Year 2019 to 2020, Strength In Peers Served 1,077 unduplicated participants of which about onethird were residents of Shenandoah and Page Counties and two-thirds were residents of Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County. Its substance use and mental health recovery programs served 314 Shenandoah and Page participants and 229 Harrisonburg and Rockingham participants. They provide peer support, service navigation, counseling and telepsychiatry services to individuals who are homeless, returning from incarceration, or low income and live in rural communities. The Street Outreach Team provided peer support, connections to services and emergency supplies to 68 individuals experiencing homelessness.
More of our neighbors are experiencing homelessness than ever before. From September 2020 to August 2021, our Street Outreach Program served 129 individuals in Harrisonburg, a 36% increase over the previous year. Every week, our Street Outreach Team takes to the streets. It is composed of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists who help individuals to seek support for mental health and substance use challenges, navigate housing assistance programs and other community services, and provide transportation to appointments with service providers. They also provide emergency supplies, such as bus tickets, food items, toiletries, winter clothes, blankets, first aid kits, and flashlights.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $5,000 - Increase our program capacity by 25% or 4 hours of outreach per week. $1,000 - Support our homeless emergency supplies for either the winter or summer season. $500 - Allow us to pay for birth certificates, ID cards, and other fees that can help someone who is homeless apply for services, rental housing and jobs. Total additional funding for this project: Strength In Peers receives $20,000 per year from the Virginia Homeless Solutions Program, a state grant that supports various members of the Western Virginia Continuum of Care. These funds only support one Peer Recovery Specialist at 40% fulltime equivalent. Timetable for Project: This project operates year round. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 825 last year Number of People Project will Serve: 100 to 150 people
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$20,000 or in-kind contribution - Mini-van to provide mobile outreach to indiviudals struggling with drug addiction in Rockingham and other counties. $10,000 - Provide utility and other temporary financial assistance to low-income individuals and families who are struggling financially through the Community Resource Center. $5,000 - Provide "scholarships" to new participants of our Men's Recovery House to cover the program fee for the first few weeks until they obtain employment. $2,000 - Stock our food pantry for the year.
Project: Lifespan Guides
620 Simms Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-810-3000 Contact: Heather Denman, execdir@hrarc.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-0995095
Portions of the Project that can be funded:
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Parents of children with I/DD have many challenges. Information is critical yet there is no single source for it. The booklets will provide local, relevant, current, and detailed information on city, county, state, and national agencies and their services, and provide realistic, actionable information to help parents make informed decisions.
Program Accomplishments: The Arc serves individuals with developmental disabilities and works toward their community inclusion and access. We provided 47 adults with I/DD to/from home and community transportation (7,672 rides covering 41,616 miles). Consumers engaged in 5,504 hours of community engagement, 1,463 hours of center-based services and received 2,915 hours of inhome support despite the pandemic. In response to COVID, we created and delivered 10 2-hour virtual programs per week starting in June and continuing throughout the year to reduce social isolation, offer physical activities (i.e. yoga and dance) and provide respite from 24/7 care for families.
Organization Expenses:
Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $200,000
40 hours per book at $15/hour = $600 per book X 6 books = $3,600. Printing 100 copies each of any of the booklets for distribution to physicians, hospitals, schools etc. = $450 X 6 = $2,700 Marketing the Guides: $900. Total additional funding for this project: Requested: for research and writing $3,600 + printing $2,700 + marketing $900 = $7,200 Committed In-kind Contributions of $3,975.40 from: Lakeside Book Company for the printing of 100 each of 6 booklets = $2,700 The Arc HR - Laptop $1,000 Committed Cash Contributions: The Arc HR Employee FICA - $275.40 Timetable for Project: January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Each booklet will require approximately one month to complete. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 1,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 4,019
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Parents of a child with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD), are parents for life. They need help to navigate through all the complexities of I/DD: their rights; critical resources; available services and supports in our community, state, and nation. The Arc will publish a series of guides so that windows of opportunity for financial or other types of support are not missed because parents don't know what is available and/or how to access them. The 6 guides will cover the lifespan of a person with I/DD and be distributed through schools and healthcare outlets.
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Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? The Arc of HR is a Developmental Disabilities Day Support Provider and received 49.7% of 2020 revenue or $330,391 from DMAS in Medicaid Fees for Service.
1. Replace the transmission on an agency vehicle $7,000 2. Scholarship a low-income Medicaid waitlisted individual to receive services for one year - $5,000 3. Annual Community Engagement activity fee scholarships i.e. admission to museums, performances, sporting events - $1,000 4. Staffing costs for a month of Virtual Day Support (Zoom) - $2,000 5. Staffing costs for a year of Virtual Day Support Services (Zoom) - $24,000 6. One or more months of beverages, pizzas and birthday cakes for birthday celebrations for 50 people @ $150 per month
Project: Build United Build United works with the community to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners. Some examples of our work include: installing ramps, remodeling vital areas of the home for wheelchair accessibility, installing grab bars and roll-in showers, improving weatherization, and repairing areas such as windows, floors and doors to make the home safer and more comfortable. Build United partners with Habitat for Humanity's Critical Home Repair Program to extend services to more members of our community living below the ALICE threshold. 100 S. Mason St., Suite A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-434-6639 Contact: Charles Eichelman, charles@uwhr.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-0632716
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: In 1957 the Harrisonburg Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce established the United Fund for the purpose of engaging businesses in helping charities meet the health and human service needs of the community. Today, United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County remains committed to uniting our community to empower people in need. In 2018, Build United launched under the umbrella of United Way, continuing to provide the services that were previously offered by Rebuilding Together. As Build United evolves we have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to effectively provide housing repair and modification services to more low-income members of our community.
Program Accomplishments: Build United, in its most recent fully operational year (2019), has created safer and more accessible homes for 19 families in Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County. The ability to keep these people in their houses saves these families approximately $4,000 per month and provides them with the safety and security needed for a home.
Organization Expenses:
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $200 - average cost of a new window $400 - average cost of a new door $600 - average cost of flooring repairs/replacements $1000 - average cost for building a ramp $800 - average cost of a new low-barrier shower with grab bars $250 - Personal Protective Equipment (masks, work gloves, face shields, protective eyewear) $750 - Tools (hammers, tape measures, drills, carpenter pencils, screws, nails) Total additional funding for this project: Build United Project - Total Committed: $24,311 $10,000 committed from the City of Harrisonburg (Civic and Community Organization's Grant) $6,500 for one year of a Build United Administrative Role in partnership with James Madison University $7,298 in-kind labor from skilled and unskilled volunteers $513 in-kind materials donations from donors
Timetable for Project: October 2021
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 14,000 Number of People Project will Serve: 12
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Project: LIFE: Living Independently Fully Empowered Funding for VAIL's LIFE program is utilized to provide home modifications as needed for individuals who live with a disability and are in need of a modification for accessibility. Funding for this program is also utilized to provide independent living skills training for individuals with disabilities to learn the skills needed to live independently as well as advocacy/educational efforts to ensure individuals with disabilities have the opportunity live independently in their community. 3210 Peoples Drive, Suite 220, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-534-2758 Contact: Gayl Brunk, Executive Director gayl@govail.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1512497
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: VAIL began in 1988 serving 5 individuals with developmental disabilities. VAIL has grown since 1988 and now serves more than 500 individuals on an annual basis and serves 5 counties and 5 cities. VAIL promotes independence among individuals with disabilities, connects individuals to services, advocates for inclusion of individuals with disabilities, and provides direct support to individuals with various disabilities to ensure that individuals know and have access to services to live independently in the community. VAIL coordinates home modifications and provides modifications as funding permits, serves as a resource to families and businesses to know laws and services.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Each modification project can be separated out. Estimates for individual modification projects vary, generally they run around $3000/project. Each hour of service to teach independent living skills or provide advocacy/educational services are $60.00/hour. Total additional funding for this project: VAIL is requesting $20,000 for this project. The need has risen significantly over the past several years and VAIL continues to leverage funding in a variety of ways.
Timetable for Project: 2021
Ongoing and provided as funding permits
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: over 500
Program Accomplishments: VAIL is an organization that provides an array of services to individuals with disabilities. These services include but are not limited to: advocacy, independent living skills training, benefits planning, peer support, technical assistance, transition services, information and referral in order for individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community. VAIL has been providing stellar service in our community for over 30 years.
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Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? VAIL receives a state grant to provide services in the amount of $224, 062 as well as two federal grants to total $128, 333 to provide services. VAIL does have a fee for service contract that bills governmental agencies for approximately $271,000
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Office Chairs: $199.88 (Staples) Copy Paper: $29.99 (Staples) Gas Cards for the over 60,000 miles we travel a year to provide our services Underwriting of Public Service Announcements: $500 plus (amount that we are able to air depends directly on amount donated)
Project: VPAS Meals on Wheels VPAS' Meals on Wheels (MoWs) program is a home delivered meal program for homebound adults 60 years and older living in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. In FY19-20, 53,930 meals were delivered to 430 older adults. This reflects a 33% increase in both the number of meals and individuals served over the previous year. Meal recipients are provided with a monthly activity kit that includes educational materials and puzzles for brain health. VPAS Case managers assess clients for other needs. 975 S. High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-615-5341 Contact: Beth Bland, Director of Senior Services beth@vpas.info This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-0958526
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: VPAS was established in 1974 as the local Area Agency on Aging to serve adults 60 years and older and their families. The service area covers the counties of Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, Rockingham, and the cities within. Our mission is to empower adults 60 years and older with the resources and opportunities they need to lead engaged lives. We offer a variety of in-home and community based services to support the older adult's desire to remain living independently and age well. Once a person accesses VPAS services they are enveloped in a supportive network to assist them as needs change.
Program Accomplishments: As a result of the covid-19 pandemic, home delivered meals (meals on wheels) greatly expanded, providing 137,562 meals to 1,006 unduplicated homebound adults unable to purchase or prepare meals on their own. Regular visits by meals on wheels volunteers provided informal well-being checks. Medicare insurance counseling - 3,683 contacts were made with 2,323 unduplicated individuals to provide information about our programs and services or provide referrals to other community services. Medicare Insurance counseling sessions were provided to 2,085 individuals, furnishing information that allowed those served to save over $1,247,000 in medication costs in 2020.
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Portions of the Project that can be funded: Effective October 1, 2021 the cost of each meal will be $6.75. $135 buys 20 meals; $270 buys 40 meals; $405 buys 60 meals; $540 buys 80 meals; $675 buys 100 meals $500 buys 225 activity / educational kits sent out monthly with meals. Total additional funding for this project: Total Amount Requested: $10,000. Funding committed through other sources: $467,024. Timetable for Project: October 2021
September 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 3,398 Number of People Project will Serve: 75 older adults will be provided 20 meals.
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? VPAS receives funds through the Older Americans Act established in 1965. VPAS receives both Federal and state funds. The following amounts are for FY21-22: Federal: $2,181,742 State: $805,356 Local Government: $366,067 Federal through Local Government: $65,000
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Transportation to medical appointments: $10,000 Dementia Education: $5,000 Caregiver Support: $5,000 Health and Wellness Programs: $3,000
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Project: Welcome Home Refugee Project Village to Village sets up homes for new to our country refugee families moving to our area. We work with Church World Services to know how large families are, where they are moving and what items they need. We gather things from the community through the year so we have needed items when families come. We do have to purchase some items that are not donated or that simply allow the house to feel like a home. 2136 Rawley Pike, Rockingham, VA 22801 540-820-6511 Contact: Heidi Dove, Director, hdove67@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 81-2913304
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Village to Village originally began in Guatemala, adopting a small village to help them get to the place of self sufficiency. We have moved into Africa, India, Moldova and Paraguay doing the same thing. This happens through training, clean water systems and stoves as well as camps. We wanted to do something locally and working with refugee families seemed to fit the best with what we are doing outside of the country. We have worked with Church World Services over the past several years and continue to grow our partnership with them through refugee move ins for families and other events.
Program Accomplishments: We have built teams of volunteers that do our move ins, this consist of loading trailers, taking items to the refugee's home, cleaning and setting the home up so that when the family arrives they have a safe place to call home. We have several partners that work to get us the new items we need such as shampoo, toothpaste, etc. Some donate items monthly from their organizations, others host drives to gather needed items. We do a collection day once a month where our community brings furniture, clothes, dishes, bedding and all the home items we need for families.
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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Portions of the Project that can be funded: The items we purchase are either needed items like sheets, school supplies, dishes, etc. that we could not get donated or items they use daily, laundry detergent, toothpaste toilet paper. Items could also be something to make the house feel like a home, a plant, welcome home door mat or a wreath for the door. We spend around $100 per family on these items. Sponsorship of a family or several families would allow us to purchase the items we otherwise may not be able to place in the home. Total additional funding for this project: $2,000.00 Requested Timetable for Project: This covers 20 families that will come over the next year. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 500 Number of People Project will Serve: 100, depending on family size
Other Needs: Deck to get to our tractor trailer that holds much of the furniture items we use. $5,000.
Project: Mission Training Center
601 Parkwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-434-9727 Contact: Aaron Kauffman, President, aaron.kauffman@vmmissions.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-0793291
We are renovating a storage barn beside our offices into a Mission Training Center to accommodate up to 50 people in a conference style setting for a wide variety of events. We will use the space to train mission workers and to accommodate meetings of board and staff. Currently, we are limited to 15 in our conference room. The new Mission Training Center will be available at no charge to the greater Harrisonburg Community to accommodate meetings of all kinds. We have accommodated groups such as New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center, Our Community Place, Roberta Webb, and Highland Retreat.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Founded in 1919, Virginia Mennonite Missions (VMMissions) partners with some 90 churches across Virginia and the southeastern United States to engage in domestic and international mission work. Based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, VMMissions sends and supports approximately 60 mission workers and multiple short-term teams each year to engage in starting new churches, training leaders, and ministering to refugees, immigrants, students and the incarcerated. The Mission Training Center project was identified to meet a need for larger meeting and training space for VMMissions, to strengthen relationships with other organizations and to help the greater community by providing a space to gather.
Program Accomplishments: Our long-term mission program, transForm, has 43 workers serving in 13 countries and 4 states in ministries including church planting, community development, education and transformational business. Our short-term mission program, tranSend, has 13 workers serving in domestic and international mission internships working with children, college students, and prison ministry. Fifty people are mobilized every year through our E3 Collective program, in which short-term mission teams serve globally with long-term partners.
Organization Expenses:
Parking Lot, $50,000 HVAC System $15,000 Plumbing $15,000 Windows $15,000 Flooring $10,000 Plumbing $5,000 Audio/Video $4,000 Furnishings $2,000 Total additional funding for this project: We have received $82,000 in restricted giving by three donors for the Training Center. After the Community Foundation makes a grant or grants, we will raise the balance needed through requests to individuals and other foundations in the winter and spring of 2022. Timetable for Project: May 2022
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Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 5,700 Number of People Project will Serve: 2,500 per year
Other Needs: Mission Fund: $460,000 Missionary Support: $264,000
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Project: VMRC's founding mission emphasized our commitment to Compassion Care (Good Samaritan Fund)
1491 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 540-564-6556 Contact: Les Helmuth, Executive Director, VMRC Foundation, lhelmuth@vmrc.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 51-0249314
Each year more than 28 people are helped through our Compassion programs at VMRC. Since, our founding in 1954, compassion funding through Good Samaritan Fund has been a central part of our care. In addition to the Good Samaritan Fund which provides approximately $270,000, we provide through Compassion Endowment, an additional $214,000 to assist residents in need. Medicaid and other VMRC resources are also needed to provide full care for our residents. It costs approximately $1,175 per week to provide for one resident's care.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, founded in 1954, is home to about 750 residents and employees over 450 employees. VMRC offers cottages, town homes and apartments for independent living, assisted living and complete nursing care. In addition, VMRC has a 35-bed rehab space and a well-equipped Wellness Center that is also open to the public. Our indoor Main Street offers residents dining, a fully stocked Main Street Store, a credit union, library and health clinic. In addition, VMRC has the distinction of having its own farm-to-table gardens on its 40-acre Farm at Willow Run.
Program Accomplishments: VMRC is surviving Covid-19 and making the necessary adjustments to serve our residents and community. VMRC Foundation had a $1,007,772 impact on VMRC programs in FY2021, including: $500k toward Compassion Funding and $115k toward solarizing homes and buildings on campus. VMRC added four new town homes and started a new duplex on campus to add to its independent living offerings. The Farm at Willow Run continues to provide 80-90% of all vegetables for our dining services, and started a CSA service for residents and staff.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: $4,700 per month $1,175 per week $167.86 per day Total additional funding for this project: Goals/Year to date - August 31, 2021 Resident donors - $100,000/$42,843 Friends of VMRC - $75,000/$16,900 Employees - $30,000/$15,363 Churches - $30,000/$14,600 Business - $27,000/$5,325 Foundations - $8,000/6,000 Timetable for Project: April 2021
March 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 750 Number of People Project will Serve: 28
Other Needs: Organization Expenses: Barn Flooring - $5,000 High Tunnel Upgrades - $5,000 Detwiler Auditorium Renovation - $97,000 Hospital Beds - $1,400 each (20 needed) Blanket Warmers - $3,500 each (8 needed)
Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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Project: Moving Forward
P.O. Box 946, Harrisonburg, VA 22803 540-705-6201 Contact: Benjamin Craig, Executive Director ben@w2ginc.org This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 61-1487268
Way to Go empowers low-income workers in Harrisonburg-Rockingham to improve their quality of life by assisting them with their transportation needs. Limited public transit options result in the need for local residents to purchase and maintain a private vehicle in order to access community services and basic households needs. However, private vehicle ownership costs often exceed the budgets of what low-income households can afford. The proposed project will support our Donated Vehicle and Client Vehicle Maintenance programs which help to ensure low-income workers obtain or retain their family vehicle.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Way to Go began as a program of CART (the Community Association of Rural Transportation) in 2002 and later became an independent, charitable organization in 2005. Prior to January 2015, Way to Go was an all-volunteer led organization until hiring Benjamin Craig who currently serves as Executive Director. As the only organization in HarrisonburgRockingham and the surrounding region with a mission solely dedicated to mitigating transportation barriers for low-income workers, Way to Go transportation services are critical to ensuring this population can reliably and affordably access community services, basic needs, and opportunities that can help their families to move forward.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Donated Vehicle Program: $11,000 to refurbish and award 22 donated vehicles to low-income workers, including: $7,150 - Refurbish/repair costs $3,850 - Establish vehicle insurance policy, and vehicle registration and tags at time of award Client Vehicle Maintenance Program: $14,000 Total of 56 services provided at approximately $250 each. Total additional funding for this project: Total amount requested: $25,000 Other committed/expected funding: $502,997 Timetable for Project:
Program Accomplishments: $118,814 - Assisted low-income employed individuals to obtain vehicles through down payments, payment subsidies, initial vehicle fees, etc. $54,263 - Assisted low-income working families with repairs to their vehicles $40,747 - Assisted with vehicle needs other than repairs
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January 2022
Ongoing
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: 225 unique households Number of People Project will Serve: 64 unique households
Organization receive 25% or more of total income from government funds? Virginia Department of Social Services: $106,983 Harrisonburg-Rockingham Social Services District: $90,858
Other Needs: Annual office rent at The Plecker for Community Philanthropy: $5,160 Salary support for Executive Director: $6,000 Urgent need for donations of used cars, vans, SUVs and pick-up trucks. Donated vehicles are tax deductible at their fair market value if awarded to a low-income client for his/her use.
Project: ONELIFE INSTITUTE 9 Month Christian Gap Year Program Scholarships
4153 Quarrels Court, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-476-2047 Contact: Luke Weaver, Luke@victoryweekend.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1437764
OneLife is a nine-month Christian gap year program for students who want to grow in their faith, experience genuine community, serve others and travel while earning college credit. The program focuses on growth in Christian character because God cares about who we are becoming and where we are going. With deep community the student will grow in character and calling all of which God designs to grow in us. Funding will provide up to $2,000 scholarships for 24 first year students.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Wingfield Ministries, Inc., began in 1988 and is committed to the body of Christ, His church. Through this commitment, God has used this ministry mightily to fulfill His purposes. Through the years, modes of ministry have included crusades, festivals, Victory Weekend events at NASCAR races, and construction of the Lodestar Mountain Inn. We believe that our purpose before God is to assist the community of believers, and we will use every available means possible to do so. The OneLife gap year program will operate out of WMI’s Lodestar Mountain Inn in West Virginia.
Program Accomplishments: The Lodestar Guidance leadership training program serves businesses, civic organizations and churches, with training focused on integral areas of character. The program includes 48 character principles to empower individuals to live and lead effectively. Expenses: $171,503 The Lodestar Mountain Inn is a retreat center to provide a place of healing, hope, encouragement, rest, recovery, and training for those wounded or discouraged by the battles of life. Although not yet officially opened, the inn hosted one fishing retreat, four pastors’ retreats, three Bed & Breakfast getaways and 32 personal and family retreats. Expenses: $159,628 Due to COVID, smaller outreach
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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Portions of the Project that can be funded: We anticipate up to 24 students for the first OneLife cohort. WMI will create a scholarship fund of up to $2,000 per student for a total of $48,000. Donations of any amount will be offered to students of the 2022-2023 school year. Total additional funding for this project: Additional private foundation grants - $18,000 (to be submitted over the next three months) Individual donors - $16,000 (ongoing) Special Events - $4,000 We are researching for additional grant funding to implement the OneLife program, including student scholarships and the dorm construction. Timetable for Project: Donations are needed by March 30, 2022. We will construct the OneLife dorm from August 2021 to July 2022. We will recruit the first cohort of students from November 2021 – June 2022, and we will launch the first year of the OneLife program from September 2022 to May 2023. Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: For evangelistic events: Traditional Media (TV, radio, mailings): 500,000 people; Social Media: 6,000+ people; In Person: 50,000+ people. For retreats and weekend stays at the Lodestar Mountain Inn, we will touch up to 1,500 per year, which includes pastors and veterans. Number of People Project will Serve: 24
Other Needs: 1) Construction of two dormitories for the OneLife Institute at the Lodestar Mountain Inn (Smoke Hole, West Virginia) to house a total of 24 students - $1,000,000 2) Lodestar Mountain Inn farmhouse remodel and addition – $250,000 3) Victory Weekend events at Daytona, Dover, and Nashville Motor Speedways in 2021 – $90,000 4) Pastors’ Retreats at Lodestar Mountain Inn - $31,000 5) R.A.W. Veterans ministry - $125,000
Project: Shenandoah Valley Future Business Leaders Conference
238 Campbell St., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 540-478-7315 Contact: Stephanne Byrd, Vice-Chair stephannebyrd@gmail.com This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. Federal EIN# 54-1168566
The regional Xchange takes middle and high school students toward future business careers at a regional competition of Future Business Leaders of America members. At the Xchange students develop their marketing and collaboration skills by working on real-world scenarios provided by JMU's Small Business Development Center. The participating school systems have included Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro, with possibilities for future expansion. Students are placed into teams across school lines and they collaborate to find solutions. The solutions are judged by JMU and local volunteers. Top solutions are presented to the entire group in a wrapup session.
History of the Organization/ Genesis of the Project: Your Economic Success (YES), founded in 1972, provides innovative and relevant economics and financial literacy training for K-12 educators to enable them to deliver engaging and interactive lessons and activities so that students can master economics and personal finance concepts, preparing them to succeed in school and in life. The Xchange originated in 2019 when local schools' career and technical education staff contacted John Kruggel, who coordinates the local educational outreach of Your Economic Success (YES). With the collaboration of the JMU College of Business, the event was quickly put together. All involved wanted to have the event annually.
Program Accomplishments: In our traditional teacher training workshops, we served 255 teachers last year. With a standard assumed multiplier of 80 students per teacher (averaged across grade levels, ranging from 25 per teacher elementary to 150 per teacher high school), that means we served 20,400 students. Beyond traditional workshops, our outreaches included: GEM Fair, FBLA and Boys & Girls Club, 72 instructors and 570 students State level with Reading Makes Cents programming, 130 librarians serving 90,000 students National level webinars, 250 teachers total serving 20,000 students
Other Needs: Econ After Hours: $500 for a training and social event for area teachers Econ Day Camp: $500 for a day-long intensive event on a single subject for teachers.
Portions of the Project that can be funded: Bus Transportation (weighted average across schools, different sizes and numbers of self-transporters): $10/person. For 350 participants -- $3500 Lunch at East Campus Dining Hall: $13.00/person. For 350 participants -- $4550 Prizes and Awards: 40 prizes and awards (8 donated JMU Bookstore merchandise certificates): 32 remaining prizes at $15 each-- $480 Total additional funding for this project: We hope to find sponsors to help support this engaging program for potential young entrepreneurs, but do not have any commitments at this time.
Timetable for Project: Present
Sept. or Oct. 2022
Number of People Organization Serves as a Whole Annually: More than 700 teachers and librarians reaching nearly 131,000 students. Number of People Project will Serve: 300 students plus approximately 50 teachers, with a maximum of 450.
Organization Expenses: Fundraising Services Expenses Management Services Expenses Program Services Expenses $0
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The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County encourages giving through charitable funds, grant and scholarship programs, and bold initiatives that address the community’s needs.
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Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is a place where its people and the greater community prosper generation after generation.
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