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Bringing Out the Best in Kids…and Shineforth
On the eve of his retirement, Shineforth honors the man who leaves a long legacy of introducing new concepts to the agency, inspired by his...
Dedicated Volunteer Brenda Litten Goes Above & Beyond
What makes volunteers want to shout from the rooftops the wonderful things they’ve experienced with Shineforth and continually return year after year? It’s the relationships they build along the way that make them want to exceed all expectations. Brenda Litten is much more than a tutor—she’s a champion.
Dedicated Volunteer Brenda Litten Goes Above & Beyond
What makes volunteers want to shout from the rooftops the wonderful things they’ve experienced with Shineforth and continually return year after year? It’s the relationships they build along the way that make them want to exceed all expectations. Brenda Litten is much more than a tutor—she’s a champion.
Dozens of Volunteers Build a Future for Many
In September, a group from Luck Companies volunteered its time for an entire day to help complete Shineforth’ Community Garden. Many other volunteer groups have assisted with the overall project throughout the year including Dominion, Convergint and CarMax. Luck Companies has completed the final phase.
From Needing a Champion to Becoming One
Sarah Hoyle is an adoptive parent, artist, Shineforth board member and ardent advocate for families dealing with mental illness. She shares her own story about handling her daughter’s mental illness, and how that has impacted her relationship with Shineforth.
Beating The Odds With Shineforth
Michaela Howell, 16, went from having her world turned upside down to winning an award for academic achievement in less than a year, with help from Shineforth. Michaela came to Shineforth after being hospitalized three times for mental health problems and being deemed “out of control.”
Shineforth Horticulture Program Growing Fast
The Dominion Foundation’s Environmental Stewardship Committee gave Charterhouse School’s horticulture program a $10,000 grant for the construction of raised garden beds. Volunteers from CarMax and Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church worked together to construct and install all 20 beds behind the greenhouse on Shineforth’ Richmond campus.