Donate Today to the COVID-19 HR Community Response Fund

The United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County and The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County have announced the establishment of the COVID-19 HR Community Response Fund. “In unprecedented times such as these, a collaborative effort to support the most vulnerable members of our community is essential,” explains Laura Toni-Holsinger, United Way Executive Director. This fund will strategically deploy resources to assist nonprofits in helping build their capacity to respond to this crisis. Phase 1 grant funding will focus to support 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations providing access to food and access to safe shelter. Grants will help fund front line human services organizations that have deep roots in the community and strong experience working with those vulnerable in our community.

A special team will guide the distribution of funds. This is an opportunity for everyone in our community to support those impacted by COVID-19. Both United Way and fund holders of The Community Foundation will provide seed money for the fund. “We are deeply appreciative for the generosity of our fund holders and welcome everyone in our community who is able to be a part of this joint venture,” says Revlan Hill, Executive Director of The Community Foundation.

One hundred percent of the funds raised will go to support recovery efforts. With intention, this new fund is established with flexibility to ensure that these resources may support our local communities as conditions, circumstances, and needs change throughout this crisis. Updates will be included on both organizations’ websites as soon as they are available and we will be completely transparent regarding the use of these funds.

The situation is fluid and the prioritization of needs will change. A group of community leaders will work strategically with local nonprofit organizations to provide grants to agencies to meet both immediate and long-term needs related to the impact of the virus in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County area. One hundred percent of contributions to this fund will be distributed to nonprofit organizations swiftly as needs arise.

No Administration Fee – The Community Foundation has waived its administration fee to manage the COVID-19 HR Community Response Fund.

How to Contribute to the COVID-19 HR Community Response Fund

Checks may be made payable to The Community Foundation for “COVID-19 HR Response Fund,” may be mailed to: P O Box 1068, Harrisonburg, VA 22803. Click HERE to make an online gift. Normal credit card fees apply to on-line gifts.

Who Is Eligible for Funding?

While the Fund is not able to provide grants to individuals, some community-based organizations that have experience and history of providing people and families with services and support will be eligible.

Community Foundation offices closing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we believe it is prudent to close our physical offices to the public.  Staff will be working a hybrid schedule.

 

We will not be meeting with new or current fund holders in person, but we welcome the opportunity to talk with you via email, phone, or Zoom conference.  Gift, grants and all work will be processed in a timely manner.  Grant checks will be processed on our normal grant schedule.

 

Contact information is below and please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of service.

 

  • Amy Lemmons               [email protected]                              Grant Manager & Accounting Assistant
  • Amanda Bomfim           [email protected]                        Program Officer
  • Ann Siciliano                  [email protected]                               Director of Program Services – mobile number 540-476-5806
  • Tammy Duxbury            [email protected]                         Director of Accounting
  • Revlan Hill                      [email protected]                           Executive Director –mobile number 540- 820-1009

March 2020 TCFHR Newsletter

TCFHR Fall Newsletter

Little Swiss Fund Awards Grants to Highland County Nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County announced this week that its Little Swiss Fund Grants Committee met to review applications for the second annual grant award process.Applications from thirteen Highland County nonprofit organizations were received this year. The LittleSwiss Fund is a permanently endowed fund, whose monies are invested and provide an annual distribution to benefit the Highland County nonprofit community. The distribution is 4% of a five-year average of the fund’s balance. This year’s grants will provide a total of $136,855 to benefit the Highland County community.

 

NPO Special Project/Operating Support Grant Award
Alleghany Mountain Institute General Operating Support $10,000
Dare to Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center General Operating Support $5,000
Elegius Mini Equine Sanctuary Youth Employment Program $5,000
Highland Children’s House General Operating Support $10,549.60
Highland County Arts Council Training Program for Technicians $2,000
Highland County Fair Association, Inc. General Operating Support $8,000
Highland County Humane Society, Inc. Community Pet Retention and Foster Care $5,000
Highland County Volunteer Fire Department New Pumper/Tanker Truck $15,123.15
Highland County Volunteer Rescue Squad Installation of Automatic Stretcher Loading System $29,182.25
Highland Historical Society Collections Preservation Project $2,000
Highland Medical Center, Inc. Equipment for Medical, Dental & Emergent Care $28,000
McDowell Presbyterian Church Restoration of the Safety & Integrity of Historic McDowell Presbyterian Church $2,000
The Highland Center General Operating Support $15,000

 

The Community Foundation will distribute grants annually from the Little Swiss Fund to 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organizations in Highland County. Nonprofits with broad active volunteer support and annual revenues exceeding $25,000 are encouraged to apply for grant funding through a competitive application process. Organizations must receive less than half their income from government entities to be eligible. Religious organizations may apply. The 2020 Little Swiss Fund Grants application will be available in August, with a deadline of November 1. Grant funds are distributed to nonprofit organizations by November 30.

Giving Back 2019-2020 published

The 2019-2020 edition of Giving Back is published as an insert in today’s Daily News-Record. Local nonprofit organizations submit project funding needs through an application process once each year and all are featured in this publication. As you plan your charitable giving for the rest of 2019 and into 2020, please use this resource to provide more information on the needs of the nonprofit community in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

 

Join us as we Dream. Share. Build. OUR COMMUNITY!

 

 

Grants for Animals and Emotional Support Are Announced!

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County announce 2019 grant awards for two of its funds, the Hildred Neff Memorial Fund and the Sean Warner Memorial Endowment Fund. The Hildred Neff Memorial Fund was established in 2012 with a gift from the estate of Hildred Neff, a Rockingham County native. The fund benefits agencies that provide for the needs of both domestic and wild animals. This year the following organizations will receive grant funding for projects submitted through an application process:

The Sean Warner Memorial Endowment Fund was established by Mark and Susan Warner to honor the memory of their son by helping other children. This fund was created to contribute to general charitable purposes within the area of emotional support services for children of divorced parents. This grant is awarded every other year and the following organization is the 2019 grant recipient:  Family Life Resource Center – $449 awarded

To learn more about these and other opportunities for grant funding visit the Grants Available page.

Summary Report on 2019 GreatCommunityGive

The 2019 GreatCommunityGive was a resounding success for the community of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County! Read the summary report to learn more about this exciting day of giving.

Voice of America (VOA) broadcast features the GreatCommunityGive

The Voice of America (VOA) broadcast on June 28 features a story on the 2019 GreatCommunityGive and the genorosity of our local community. Watch “Small Virginia Town Raises Big Bucks for Charity.”