‘CHAIN OF CHECKS’ AWARDS $20,000 IN GRANTS

The Chain of Checks charitable fund at the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley is proud to announce that $20,000 in grants have been awarded to four local non-profits. $5,000 grants were given to:
  • Highland Food Pantry who will use the funds to purchase personal care items like shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and deodorant for their clients.
  • F.R.E.E. Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley provides gently used rehabilitation equipment to low-income adults with limited mobility. Grant funds will help purchase walkers, wheelchairs, bedside commodes, transport chairs, shower chairs and other durable medical equipment.
  • The Godfrey Miller Center will use the grant money to provide subsidized nutritious meals in a warm and inviting setting to older adults in the Winchester area with limited financial resources.
  • Timber Ridge School is a residential treatment center and serves adolescent males with behavioral and mental health needs with a focus on empowering the students to become successful and responsible citizens. The school’s athletic program is an important part of building positive relationships and attitudes. The grant money will help rebuild the sports programs that were cancelled due to COVID. Applications for the grants were submitted online through the Community Foundation NSV, and then reviewed by the Foundation’s community-conscious selection committee.
The $20,000 campaign dollars were accumulated from a variety of sources:
  • Chain of Checks corporate sponsors, Bill and Lois Reynolds
  • Earnings from the Chain of Checks endowment overseen by the Community Foundation NSV
  • Half the proceeds from opening night of Frederick County Parks and Rec’s ‘Winter Wonderland’
  • A golf tournament at Rock Harbor in October
  • Clarke County Community Band’s Christmas concerts in Berryville and Winchester
  • Canisters at various businesses including Solenbeger’s Hardware and 14 Handy Mart Stores
  • Beautiful on-line and mailed-in donations from individuals and businesses

Barry Lee, founder of the Chain of Checks said: “Once again, our citizens shared their hearts and wallets to make a difference in the lives of so many neighbors that need some help.”

Since its creation in 1986, Chain of Checks has raised $1,984,703 for local charities.

Applications for the 2024 Chain of Checks campaign will open through the Community Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley website in late spring at www.cfnsv.org

For more information contact the Community Foundation (email: director@CFNSV.org) and the Chain of Checks website, www.chainofchecks.com

The Chain of Checks campaign to support local non-profits was founded by Barry Lee in 1986. In 2013 the Community Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley became the campaign’s fiscal agent and helped create an endowment that will serve community charities forever.


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Community Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley:
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Chain of Checks:
Barry Lee, 540-409-6929 (email-BreakfastWithBarryLee@gmail.com)




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2023 Chain of Checks Campaign
Grant Recipients

The Chain of Checks charitable fund sponsored by the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley is proud to announce that grants have been awarded to four local non-profits.

Highland Food Pantry ($3,250)

Due to the increases in the cost of food and hygiene items, the Pantry’s clients have less available income to purchase personal care items. Grant money will help the Pantry to purchase and supply their clients with toothpaste, deodorant, soap and shampoo.

F.R.E.E. Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley ($4,000)

This organization provides gently used rehabilitation equipment to qualifying low-income adults in the valley with limited mobility. The Chain of Checks grant would help purchase canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, bedside commodes, shower chairs and other durable medical equipment.

Godfrey Miller Center ($5,000)

Donated funds will help the Center to provide subsidized nutritious meals in a warm and inviting setting for older adults in the Winchester area with limited financial resources. They anticipate serving at least 2,400 meals to seniors in 2024.

Timber Ridge School ($5,000)

This residential treatment center serves adolescent males with behavioral and mental health needs with a focus on teaching and empowering the students to be successful, responsible citizens. The school’s athletic programs are an important part of building positive relationships, learning coping strategies and improved attitudes. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of interscholastic sports. The Chain of Checks grant will purchase equipment to rebuild the sports programs of football, soccer, basketball, wrestling and track.


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