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Join in celebrating Dolly’s 80th birthday!
Our lifesize cardboard cutout of Dolly Parton lives full-time in the front lobby of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, but occasionally we field requests for her presence at local events. On Saturday, Jan. 17, we’ll be driving Dolly to two celebrations to mark her 80th birthday. At 11 a.m., you can find us at […]
TCFHR hosts first Little Swiss Fund reception in Highland County
In December, representatives of 17 nonprofit organizations came together in celebration and gratitude to the anonymous donor whose gifts continue to support Highland County. The reception and check presentation at The Highland Center was hosted by staff from the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. “The impact of this donor is incredible,” said Betty Mitchell, […]
Giving Back Guide 2025 highlights 76 organizations and their funding needs
The 2025 Giving Back Guide is here! Readers are invited to learn more about 76 area nonprofits and their funding needs in this annual magazine from the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. View the digital edition. Print copies are available at the following locations: the Massanutten Regional Library locations (main library and Rockingham County […]
TCFHR’s 2025 grant awards to support the work of 17 area nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham announces that a total of $182,411 will be awarded to 17 area nonprofit organizations for the 2025-26 Community Grants cycle. The organizations are focused on a range of areas, including arts and culture, food insecurity, animal welfare, education, and healthcare. For more information, view 2025 project summaries. Thirty-seven […]
Little Swiss Fund announces grant awards to Highland County nonprofits
The 2025 Little Swiss Fund grant awards will distribute a total of $589,197 to 18 nonprofit organizations serving Highland County. The fund began in 2018 with a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor. Monies from the permanently endowed fund are annually invested and distributed to eligible 501 (c)(3) organizations through a competitive grant process […]
New Little Swiss Educational Scholarship to benefit Highland High students and alumni
Since 2018, the Little Swiss Fund has poured more than $2.3 million into support for Highland County nonprofits. Now that same fund is supporting a new scholarship for Highland High School seniors and alumni. The Little Swiss Educational Scholarship is a $1,000 award, renewable for up to four years, to support studies at a public or private college or university. The application process […]
How you can help local food pantries bracing for increased need
What’s Happening? More than 800,000 Virginians, including 10,006 residents of Rockingham County and Harrisonburg rely on federal SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families each month. As of Nov. 1, those benefits are no longer available. State Action A new temporary program, Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance, will pull funds from Virginia’s revenue surplus to […]
TCFHR joins 211 Virginia as ambassador
Did you know that Virginia has a comprehensive, accessible resource to connect citizens with area community services, no matter where you live? The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham has joined 211 Virginia as an ambassador, promoting the program among its networks and on digital platforms. 211 Virginia is a free, confidential, and multilingual service […]
TCFHR introduces Coffee & Conversation, a monthly networking event for the nonprofit community
Join fellow nonprofit leaders and philanthropic partners at a new networking event, Coffee & Conversation, hosted each month by The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. This new space for connection and resource-sharing will be from 9-11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Oct. 14, at the foundation’s headquarters at 317 South […]
Nonprofit grant recipients report 2024 community impact
Grants to 14 area organizations in 2024-5 from The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham supported work in the areas of mental health, food pantries, animal care, and arts and culture. Approximately $159,500 was awarded from seven endowed funds managed by TCFHR. Grant applications for the 2025 cycle are in the review process, with awardees […]
Kelsey Gerber among chamber’s 2025-26 Leadership Harrisonburg-Rockingham class
Kelsey Gerber, program manager at The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, was selected among 23 area professionals for the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce’s annual leadership program. As a member of the 2025-26 Leadership Harrisonburg-Rockingham cohort, Gerber will participate in monthly sessions to build awareness of and engagement with the local community, enhance team leadership […]
Two board members end six-year terms
Attorney Matthew Sunderlin and retired bank professional Charles Martorana have ended their service on the board of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. The board consists of 16 community representatives bringing experience and expertise in many different areas. They guide the foundation’s work and hold an important role as fiduciaries for the organization’s operations […]