CFNSV's 2026 Community Philanthropy Day Luncheon
The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley was able to give out a total of $200,000.00 in grants to sixty-one nonprofit organizations at their annual Community Philanthropy Day and Grant Awards ceremony luncheon. Five of the funds with CFNSV gave out fifty-nine awards, and CFNSV was able to connect two organizations with the McNichols Family Foundation. See our awardees below:
Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund
| Shenandoah Arts Council | Arts Programming, Education, and Exhibitions |
| Barns of Rose Hill | Global Sounds Concert Series |
| Clarke County Historical Association | Colonial Kids Day |
| Italia Performing Arts Institute dba ArteInMovimento Dance Company | ArteInMovemento (AIM) Dance Festival 2026: Dancers in Motion |
Cochran Family Youth Fund
| Special Love | BRASS Weekend 2027 |
| Special Love | Camp Fantastic 2026 |
| Leary Educational Foundation /dba Timber Ridge School | Celebrate 55 Campaign |
| The Laurel Center Intervention for Domestic and Sexual Violence | The Children’s Project |
| AbbaCare Inc. | Childbirth and Parenting Education Program |
Chain of Checks Campaign
| ChildSafe Center – CAC | Teen Forensic Interview Room |
| CARS CHANGING LIVES | Driving Change: Empowering Lives Through Reliable Transportation |
| Access Independence | Tim Knight Fund |
| Congregational Community Action Project Of Winchester (CCAP) | Diapers, wipes, and formula for children |
McNichols Family Foundation
| Clarke County Education Foundation, Inc. | Clarke County Family STEM Night |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | Citizenship & Civic Knowledge |
Paul and Martha Rees Fund
| Clarke County Education Foundation, Inc. | Clarke County Family STEM Night |
| Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area | Citizenship & Civic Knowledge |
| Love to NIC LLC | Work shoes for homeless and those in need/Winter Gear |
| Wheels for Wellness | Wheels for Wellness |
| Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc. | Free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. |
| The McShin Foundation | Judicial Recovery Housing Program |
| Phoenix Project | Safe Housing for Survivors |
Katherine and Ronald Napier Family Fund
| Front Royal-Warren County C-CAP | CCAP COMMUNITY GARDEN ROTOTILLER PROPOSAL |
| Phoenix Project | Safe Housing for Survivors |
CFNSV's Community Future Fund
| 2 For 2 Foundation | A Lifesaving Investment in a Healthier, More Equitable Future for Children |
| American Red Cross of the Greater Shenandoah Valley | Disaster Volunteers in Action: Prepare – Respond – Recover |
| Arte Libre VA | ALVA Healing Arts Workshops |
| Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity | Keys to Community: New Neighbor Experience |
| BRAWS | Supplying Menstrual Supplies and Undergarments to Residents of Winchester City and Frederick County |
| Concern Hotline, Inc. | Concern Hotline’s Walk-in Resource Center |
| Connected Communities, Inc | Community Based Program |
| enCircle | Sustaining Community-Based Care in Winchester |
| Faithworks, Inc. | Pathways to Stability & Self-Sufficiency Program |
| Folds of Honor | Educational Support for Military and First Responder Families |
| Foundation for Rehabilitation Equipment & Endowment | FREE of Northern Shenandoah Valley |
| Frederick County National Little League | Pitch In for the Future Capital Campaign |
| French & Indian War Foundation | Fort Loudoun Site Investigation (Archaeology) |
| Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley | Girls on the Run SV Kids Club NSV Scholarship |
| Henry and William Evans Home for Children | Evans Home Nourishing Futures Initiative |
| Highland Food Pantry, Inc | Special Delivery |
| John & Janice Wyatt Foundation | Leyendo Juntos (Winchester Reading Together) English Language strategy |
| Just Neighbors Ministry Inc | Winchester Area Immigration Legal Services |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley | Revolutionary Valley Education Equity Fund: Access to History & Hand-On Learning for the 250th |
| Opportunity Scholars | Opportunity Scholars Career Exploration – 2026 Summer Series |
| Peaceful Fields Sanctuary | Neurodevelopment disorder and emotional trauma therapy |
| Postpartum Support Virginia | 24 Hour Warmline |
| Reaching Out Now | Summer Enrichment Camp 2027 |
| Samuels Public Library | 2027 Children’s Winter Reading Club |
| Serenity Farm Virginia | Youth Environmental Learning Garden Initiative |
| Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging | Home Delivered Meals & Checking |
| Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America | Sustaining Scouting |
| Shenandoah University | Tracing Enslaved People’s Pursuit of Freedom through the Shenandoah Valley Press, 1850–1860 |
| Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum | The iPad Initiative |
| Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative | First-Gen College Access Opportunities for Winchester High School Students |
| SPCA of Winchester, Frederick,and Clarke | Humane Education |
| St. Luke Community Clinic | Dental Clinic Equipment Support |
| Sustainability Matters | Making History Bloom in Front Royal |
| The Godfrey Miller Home, Incorporated | Arts Instruction Program for Older Adults |
| The Salvation Army | Stability in Crisis Assistance Program |
| The Society of St. Andrew | Winchester Area Gleaning Network |
| Warren Heritage Society | History Explorers: Hands-On Heritage for Children |
| Wesley Housing | Senseny Place – Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for Low-Income Older Adults |
| Winchester Rescue Mission | Community Meals Fresh Produce & Salad Bar |
2024 Spring Grant Thank You Letters
CCAP Thank you Letter
Timber Ridge School Thank You letter
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Thank You Letter
enCircle Thank You Letter
Special Love Thank You Letter
St. Luke Community Clinic Thank You Letter
Virginia Youth Ballet TY Letter
Samuals Public Library Thank You Letter
The Winchester Star Celebrates With CFNSV January 16th, 2024
A PDF copy of the article can be found here: 1.31.24 Newspaper Article – Marlows
CFNSV is proud to have an article published by the Winchester Star, celebrating John and Joyce Marlow as our esteemed Community Stars honorees. With their exemplary leadership, tireless philanthropic efforts, and genuine compassion, the Marlow duo has played an instrumental role in shaping the Northern Shenandoah Valley into a vibrant and thriving community. Their dedication to various causes, ranging from education and healthcare to arts, culture, and social services, reflects their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those in need. Through their generosity, countless individuals and organizations have been empowered, leaving an indelible mark on our community.
Employees
We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Byers as our new Administrative Support Specialist at CFNSV! Daniel has a degree from Shenandoah University and a certificate from Laurel Ridge Community College. He has experience in retail at Follett Higher Education Group and an internship at the City of Winchester. He also has a history of volunteer work for the Circle K club and was a member of the Political Science Society Club at Shenandoah. Daniel will be responsible for the daily operations of CFNSV and enhancing our communications with our clients and donors.
Nancy Baker
The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley (CFNSV) is proud to announce the appointment of Nancy Croft Baker as its new Executive Director. Baker brings to this role a distinguished record of leadership and innovation that spans the nonprofit, business and media sectors.
Prior to joining CFNSV, Baker served as the Development Director of AIDS Response Effort, Inc., where her strategic vision and fundraising efforts played a key role in helping the organization raise awareness and expand its impact. Before that, she was Communications Director for an international humanitarian NGO based in Sterling, VA, where she spearheaded global marketing and communication strategies and strengthened community engagement in five countries. Earlier in her career, Baker honed her skills in publishing, serving as a managing editor and senior writer for leading industry magazines—experiences that have given her a keen insight into storytelling, media relations and the power of well-crafted messaging.