Introducing new board members Casey Armstrong, Becca Miller and Sarah Von Schuch
Photos by Jon Styer, At Ease: Design & Consulting Three new members have joined the Board of Directors of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. “At our November board meeting, we welcomed Casey Armstrong, Becca Miller and Sarah Von Schuch,” said Revlan Hill, executive director. “All three bring knowledge of the foundation and its […]
Executive director honored as Paul Harris Fellow
Revlan Hill, executive director of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, became a Rotary International Honorary Paul Harris Fellow in December 2024. The recognition is among the organization’s highest honors, awarded to members and non-members “whose lives exemplify Rotary’s ideals of service, leadership, and positive influence on the world,” said Harrisonburg Rotary president Shannon […]
Looking to donate or volunteer? TCF’s Giving Back Guide 2024 is “the” resource
For those looking to donate or volunteer with Harrisonburg and Rockingham County nonprofits, look no further than the 2024-25 Giving Back Guide. The newest edition, which was distributed in the Daily News-Record and at locations around the county in late November, is an annual publication of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. The guide, […]
Community Grants award more than $159,600 to 14 area nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham announces that a total of $159,620 will be awarded to 14 area nonprofit organizations for the 2024 Community Grants cycle. The organizations are focused on a range of areas, including arts and culture, health care, animal welfare, education, and mental health. For more information, view 2024 project […]
Fifteen Highland County nonprofits awarded grants from Little Swiss Fund
The 2024 Little Swiss Fund grant awards will distribute a total of $553,629 to 15 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 […]
‘Bernie’s Purse’ now an endowed fund for Blue Ridge Free Clinic patients in need
The all-volunteer staff at the Blue Ridge Free Clinic are expert readers of body language. Perhaps it’s a slight shift of posture or a glance to the side when a prescription is handed over or the suggestion is made to purchase special food or formula. “They’ll look away and you can tell,” said Donna […]
Giving in Times of Disaster: Tips for feeling good about your donation
Here’s a few tips summarized from the October WSVA radio show with Executive Director Revlan Hill. 1. Do your homework before you give. “Learn a little bit about the organization. Who are the board members? What is that organization accomplishing? How many people are they serving? What are they doing with their money? What is […]
Save time and energy – and give more – with our new easy QCD Program
A new giving option with The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham offers an efficient way for donors to benefit from Qualified Charitable Distributions and help our local nonprofits. By allowing TCF to do the work, donors save time and energy, and experience the rewards of hassle-free giving. How does it work? Donors or their […]
‘Dukes Support Mountaineers’ fund collecting donations for Appalachian State community
UPDATE 10/17/2025: The fund has raised a total of $63,150 for relief efforts. Dukes Support Mountaineers, a new charitable fund opened this week by The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, welcomes donations to support Appalachian State University’s disaster relief efforts. The fund was started by James Madison University alumni and patrons Joe and Debbie […]
Director of accounting shares best practices at national conference
In early September, Anna Wagner found herself putting in some long days in a two-week stretch. Wagner, director of accounting at The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, finished a major phase of the annual audit and turned immediately towards prepping for the Finance, Administration, and Operations Group (FAOG) national conference. On Sept. 10, she […]
Making A Difference: Organizations Report Impact of 2023-24 Community Foundation Grants
From meals for the elderly to new downtown art, healthy pets and an insulated emergency shelter, 12 area nonprofits benefited from a total of $159,516 awarded from seven endowed funds managed by The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. Grant applications for the 2024-25 cycle are in the review process, with awardees to be announced […]
Scholarships on WSVA: Why and How to Start One with Ann and Lauren
The Community Foundation’s scholarship program was September’s focus with WSVA host Jim Britt. Ann Siciliano, director of programs services, and Lauren Jefferson, director of marketing and programs, talked about the rewards of starting a scholarship and how the funding can impact local residents, as well as donors. The foundation offers 25 scholarships funding students in […]
