Photos by Jon Styer, At Ease Design Co. Three new members have joined the board of directors of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. “At our November board meeting, we welcomed Beverly McGowan, Matthew W. Light, and Annette Paxton to service. We thank them for their commitment and dedication of their expertise to the […]
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Our current and prospective fundholders, and anyone interested in giving to local causes, should be aware of the following changes and a few new tax laws that may impact charitable giving. Social Security COLA increases The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase effective January 1, 2026. This increase reflects inflation’s trajectory and […]
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If you know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) but have a hard time envisioning exactly what to say and do when they come up in a client conversation, you are not alone! Whether you are an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, at some point you will find yourself in the middle of a […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Introducing new board members Matthew W. Light, Beverly McGowan, and Annette Paxton
Photos by Jon Styer, At Ease Design Co. Three new members have joined the board of directors of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. “At our November board meeting, we welcomed Beverly McGowan, Matthew W. Light, and Annette Paxton to service. We thank them for their commitment and dedication of their expertise to the […]
NEW: Tax law changes in 2026 that may affect your giving
Our current and prospective fundholders, and anyone interested in giving to local causes, should be aware of the following changes and a few new tax laws that may impact charitable giving. Social Security COLA increases The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase effective January 1, 2026. This increase reflects inflation’s trajectory and […]
Case study: A QCD conversion in action
If you know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) but have a hard time envisioning exactly what to say and do when they come up in a client conversation, you are not alone! Whether you are an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, at some point you will find yourself in the middle of a […]
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 […]