2026 Chain of Checks Campaign Grant Recipients
- ChildSafe Center - CAC: The CAC provides services to children who have been impacted by abuse, neglect and witnessing violence. To reduce trauma, they provide expert forensic interviewers. The Chain of Checks grant money will help outfit the new teen interview room with the technology needed to conduct and record forensic interviews. The recordings will be used in court as evidence and can protect children from having to be subjected to duplicative interviews that cause undue stress. The equipment needed for this project is designed to allow investigative agencies to observe live interviews from another room so as to not overwhelm the child
- Access Independence – The Tim Knight Fund: The Tim Knight Fund is dedicated to assisting people with disabilities in acquiring essential assistive technology, making necessary home modifications and constructing ramps to facilitate independent living. The fund also supports an Equipment Loan Program whereby wheelchairs, transfer chairs and metal ramps are loaned out to those who need them. Smaller items given out free of charge include walkers, potty chairs, shower chairs, diapers, canes and crutches.
- Cars Changing Lives: This program provides people in need with a free, safe and reliable vehicle that will directly impact their lives. The goal for the upcoming year is to give 20 cars that have been inspected, fueled and detailed to local persons in need. The program brings together local donors, skilled professionals and supportive organizations that echo the mission … ‘cars changing lives’.
- CCAP (Congregational Community Action Project of Winchester): The Chain of Checks grant money will be used to support the purchase and distribution of diapers, wipes and formula for low-income families. As the community needs grow, this project will directly impact hundreds of local families by providing a basic necessity that many take for granted, but can make a world of difference to a struggling parent and their child.
About Chain of Checks
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.
Community Foundation of Northern Shenandoah Valley: 540-869-6776, Nancy Croft Baker, Executive Director
Chain of Checks: Barry Lee, 540-409-6929 (BreakfastWithBarryLee@gmail.com)
Donations may be made safely online at www.chainofchecks.com or by mail with checks made out to “Chain of Checks” and mailed to Community Foundation NSV, P.O. Box 2391, Winchester, VA 22604.
This donation link will take you to the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley,
which will process your donation.
Your donation is tax deductible.
Upcoming Fundraisers
Bring your buddies and family (including the four-legged ones) and join your former radio family for an afternoon of fun, music with Jimmy Lee, s'mores at the fire pit, raffle and live-auction items, and zany Mind-Bender games for prizes.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Woodgate Petroleum
Jay & Angie Foreman
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Attend opening night, Friday, November 27th, 5:30–9:00 PM , as Chain of Checks will receive HALF of the gate proceeds.
Bring the family and your out-of-town guests to walk off some Turkey Day calories!
For the complete Wonderland schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.fcprd.net
Holiday Movie & Match Day Fundraiser
Join us for a holiday film screening benefiting Chain of Checks! On Saturday, December 12 at 4:00 PM, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will feature the holiday family movie Jim Carrey's The Grinch. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Chain of Checks.
Prior to the movie, from 1:00–4:00 PM in the Alamo lobby, join us for a Facebook Live "Face-A-Thon & Match Day" broadcast hosted by your former Chain of Checks radio family.
Stop by and say HI! Help us meet the Match Day challenge by leaving a donation in the collection box or donating online at www.chainofchecks.com . You can also purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win beautiful gifts!
Every half hour, the radio team will go LIVE on Facebook with shout-outs to donors, interviews with community leaders, and comments from guests who stop by.
Clarke County Community Band
Sunday, December 19, 7:30 PM
Armstrong Concert Hall,
Shenandoah University
Enjoy the sounds of the season at no charge!
Chain of Checks collection boxes will be displayed at the entrance to the auditorium for those who wish to make a donation.
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