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In this episode of iHeartCommunities as we celebrate the Ninth Annual Great Community Give, happening April 22, from sunrise to sunset. This community-wide day of giving makes it easier than ever to support the nonprofits and causes that strengthen the Valley. Whether you give online or donate directly to your favorite organization, every contribution fuels meaningful change.In this episode, we sit down with leaders from several participating nonprofits to explore how the Great Community Give uplifts their missions and the people they serve. Our guests include:

• Lauren Jefferson — The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
• Angela Carter – The Arc of Harrisonburg and Rockingham
• Everett Brubaker – Renew Rocktown
• Les Helmuth – Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

They share inspiring stories, community impact, and how your support helps them compete for cash prizes and expand their reach. If you love the Valley and want to give back to the place we call home, this episode will guide you to the heart of why it matters. Learn more or make your donation at GreatCommunityGive.org.

In this episode of iHeartCommunities as we celebrate the Ninth Annual Great Community Give, happening April 22, from sunrise to sunset. This community-wide day of giving makes it easier than ever to support the nonprofits and causes that strengthen the Valley. Whether you give online or donate directly to your favorite organization, every contribution fuels meaningful change.In this episode, we sit down with leaders from several participating nonprofits to explore how the Great Community Give uplifts their missions and the people they serve. Our guests include:

• Kelsey Gerber — The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
• Jenny Butcher — Isaiah 117 House
• Aili Huber — Silk Moth Stage
• Linetta Alley — Brethren Woods

They share inspiring stories, community impact, and how your support helps them compete for cash prizes and expand their reach. If you love the Valley and want to give back to the place we call home, this episode will guide you to the heart of why it matters. Learn more or make your donation at GreatCommunityGive.org.

In this episode of iHeartCommunities as we celebrate the Ninth Annual Great Community Give, happening April 22, from sunrise to sunset. This community-wide day of giving makes it easier than ever to support the nonprofits and causes that strengthen the Valley. Whether you give online or donate directly to your favorite organization, every contribution fuels meaningful change.In this episode, we sit down with leaders from several participating nonprofits to explore how the Great Community Give uplifts their missions and the people they serve. Our guests include:

• Kelsey Gerber — The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
• Nate Riddle — Open Doors
• Sabrina Dorman-Andrew — New Creation VA
• Ashley Rizzo-Csady — Rocktown Rollers

They share inspiring stories, community impact, and how your support helps them compete for cash prizes and expand their reach. If you love the Valley and want to give back to the place we call home, this episode will guide you to the heart of why it matters. Learn more or make your donation at GreatCommunityGive.org.

In this episode of iHeartCommunities as we celebrate the Ninth Annual Great Community Give, happening April 22, from sunrise to sunset. This community-wide day of giving makes it easier than ever to support the nonprofits and causes that strengthen the Valley. Whether you give online or donate directly to your favorite organization, every contribution fuels meaningful change.In this episode, we sit down with leaders from several participating nonprofits to explore how the Great Community Give uplifts their missions and the people they serve. Our guests include:

• Lauren Jefferson — The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham
• Laura Ruth & Rebecca Shelly — Friendly City Florals
• Leeanne Shepherd — Second Home Learning Center
• Mary Golden-Hughes — Anicira Veterinary Center

They share inspiring stories, community impact, and how your support helps them compete for cash prizes and expand their reach. If you love the Valley and want to give back to the place we call home, this episode will guide you to the heart of why it matters.Learn more or make your donation at GreatCommunityGive.org.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kevin Paluszak, CEO of Pleasant View Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, that has been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1971. Kevin shares how Pleasant View’s mission—to help individuals live with purpose through meaningful work, relationships, and spiritual development—comes to life through their residential services, day support programs, and community engagement initiatives.

We also highlight Pleasant View’s upcoming Fall Banquet, a milestone event kicking off their 55th Anniversary Celebration:

📅 Pleasant View’s Fall Banquet
📍 Hotel Madison, Harrisonburg, VA
🕠 Saturday, November 1, 2025

• Socializing & Drinks: 5:30 PM
• Dinner: 6:00 PM

Join the Pleasant View community for an unforgettable evening of impact stories, celebration of lives transformed, and a look ahead at the future of inclusive communities. This is more than a banquet—it’s a heartfelt celebration of friendship, purpose, and belonging.

📞 RSVP to Pam Miller at 540-560-1134
📧 Or email [email protected]
Interested in helping plan the event? Reach out using the same contact info! 

🔗 Learn more: pleasantviewinc.org/events/pleasant-views-fall-banquet

Great Community Give is a community wide giving day for local partner nonprofit organizations, April 17, 2024 from 6:00am to 8:00pm.  All online donations this day will be through www.greatcommunitygive.org and/or given directly via cash and check gifts. All donations are tax-deductible. 

We are joined by: Valley Program for Aging Services' Beth Bland, Executive Director, and Joyce Nussbaum, Director of Senior Services, Harrisonburg-Rockingham County.

VPAS is the premier organization in the Central Shenandoah Valley for supporting successful aging in place. The VPAS staff are your local experts in aging. Whether you are approaching retirement, or well beyond, their staff can help you navigate the joys and challenges that come with aging and caregiving. Once accessed, VPAS provides a supportive network to assist you as your needs may change over time.

Great Community Give is a community wide giving day for local partner nonprofit organizations, April 17, 2024 from 6:00am to 8:00pm.  All online donations this day will be through www.greatcommunitygive.org and/or given directly via cash and check gifts. All donations are tax-deductible. 

We are joined by: Lara Mack, President of the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative.

The Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative (HDC) aims to provide experienced dance artists in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County with opportunities to amplify their individual artistic voices. Through live performances, classes, forums, and collaborations with artists from various mediums, HDC cultivates a vibrant and passionate appreciation for the art of dance within the local community.

We are joined by: Amanda Bomfim, Director of Marketing & Program Initiatives for The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County; Emani Morse, and Russell Leary, Co-CEOs of On the Road Collaborative.

Great Community Give is a community wide giving day for local partner nonprofit organizations, April 17, 2024 from 6:00am to 8:00pm.  All online donations this day will be through www.greatcommunitygive.org and/or given directly via cash and check gifts. All donations are tax-deductible. 

The traditional school day is no longer enough to fully meet the needs of all of our youth, especially those experiencing a learning gap. Underserved youth need more time for academic practice, more connection to a network of caring adult mentors, and more access to quality learning experiences outside of the school day.​ At On the Road Collaborative, they believe it’s about meeting every young person where they are. By offering additional out-of-school learning opportunities and connecting them to resources and caring adults, we can journey with them as they go after their biggest goals.

We are joined by: Amanda Bomfim, Director of Marketing & Program Initiatives for The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County; Shannon Porter, Executive Director of Mercy House; and Noah Yoder, After Care Case Manager of Mercy House.

Great Community Give is a community wide giving day for local partner nonprofit organizations, April 17, 2024 from 6:00am to 8:00pm.  All online donations this day will be through www.greatcommunitygive.org and/or given directly via cash and check gifts. All donations are tax-deductible.  

Mercy House is a nonprofit organization with multiple programs combating poverty and homelessness in Harrisonburg, Virginia. As a provider of family shelter, rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services; our agency is committed to restoring our clients to self-sufficiency by addressing the barriers and challenges that led to housing instability or experiencing homelessness. Mercy House serves the City of Harrisonburg, and provides services to clients within Rockingham, Augusta, and Page Counties.