by Shineforth Admin | Sep 19, 2017 | Articles, News
The first thing you notice when meeting Joyce Lancaster is her big warm welcoming smile, which is often accompanied by her cheerful laugh. Joyce’s warm personality helps her connect with the students she tutors in the Shineforth Courage to Succeed program. Courage to...
by Shineforth Admin | Sep 9, 2017 | Articles, News
“I was extremely nervous, but also extremely excited,” shared Sophia. Sophia Booker was one of three youth moderators at the Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The September 8th event was sponsored by Voices for Virginia’s Children to enable Virginians to hear...
by Shineforth | Sep 9, 2017 | Articles, News
“I was extremely nervous, but also extremely excited,” shared Sophia. Sophia Booker was one of three youth moderators at the Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Forum. The September 8th event was sponsored by Voices for Virginia’s Children to enable Virginians to hear...
by Shineforth Admin | Sep 5, 2017 | Articles, Champions, News
The menu for today is rack of lamb served with roasted asparagus, glazed carrots and quinoa, with a berry trifle for dessert. You might think you’re dining in a five star restaurant, but this menu was developed and prepared by the Shineforth Charterhouse School...
by Shineforth Admin | Aug 29, 2017 | Articles, News
Each month Shineforth recognizes one of our employees as the Unwavering Champion of the Month. This award celebrates the Shineforth mission and how our employees live it out every day. Our mission: Shineforth is an unwavering champion for high-risk children and...
by Shineforth Admin | Aug 23, 2017 | Articles, News
“We’re going off-roading now,” said Chip, 27, to his 16-year-old brother Justin. For many teenage boys, that would be an exciting adventure. But when you’re medically fragile and use a wheelchair, it can be quite frightening. That’s when Deborah Nickerson knew she...
by Shineforth Admin | Aug 18, 2017 | Articles, News
At Shineforth, we are unwavering champions for high-risk children and families. Our staff includes many talented social workers, teachers, counselors, and therapists. We also have dedicated support staff in disciplines including administration, IT, finance, and HR who...
by Shineforth Admin | Aug 17, 2017 | Articles, News
Elizabeth Buchholz’s enthusiasm for Collaborative Problem Solving is contagious. She has seen it make a difference in the lives of the children at Shineforth, and she is always happy to share her expertise and train others. Collaborative Problem Solving teaches both...
by Shineforth Admin | Aug 9, 2017 | Articles, News
They say it takes a village to raise a child. We agree. Community support makes a huge difference in the lives of the high-risk children and families we serve. From the mentors and tutors who work with them one-on-one, to the church groups who bring pot luck dinners,...
by Shineforth Admin | Aug 7, 2017 | Articles, News
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a youth counselor at Shineforth? Youth counselors play a crucial role in the lives of the youth in the Shineforth Child & Family Healing Center. CFHC is a 24-hour intensive residential treatment center, working with...
