by Shineforth | Jul 15, 2019 | Articles, News
Meet Harrison. Harrison is a Reynolds Community College student in the Shineforth Courage to Succeed program, and we’re happy to have him with us as an intern in the Shineforth marketing department this summer. Courage to Succeed is Shineforth Charterhouse...
by natemadden | Jun 24, 2019 | Articles, News
At Shineforth, we are unwavering champions for high-risk children and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Each month, we name an employee as Unwavering Champion of the Month for going above and beyond in upholding our...
by natemadden | Jun 14, 2019 | Articles, News
We’re pleased to announce the 2019 Shineforth Charterhouse School Mustangs graduating class. Join us in congratulating Christian, Justin, Matthew, and Samuel, who all walked the stage in Edinburg, and Lexi, Joey, Kaitlyn, Ryan, and Luan, who all turned tassels...
by natemadden | Jun 10, 2019 | Articles, News
Authenticity and contagious enthusiasm are just two of the many reasons it’s an absolute pleasure to be in the company of Melissa Mackey. Pay her a compliment, and she’ll reciprocate tenfold. Invite her out for coffee, and she’ll try to pick up the tab. Simply put: To...
by natemadden | Jun 3, 2019 | Articles, Champions, News
Melvin was walking briskly along one of the many shaded and brick-lined paths on Old Dominion University’s campus in downtown Norfolk when it dawned on him. “Wait, what’s today’s date,” he asked as he came to an abrupt halt in his linen-white sneakers. “It’s March 27?...
by natemadden | May 30, 2019 | Articles, News
At Shineforth, we are unwavering champions for high-risk children and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Each month, we name an employee as Unwavering Champion of the Month for going above and beyond in upholding our...
by natemadden | May 28, 2019 | Articles, News
Helen’s husband left, and suddenly she found herself alone raising four young boys in a rough neighborhood in pre-Depression era South Philadelphia. “Can you imagine,” Bill Leedom said of his late grandmother’s resiliency, “raising four boys by yourself in the 1920s?”...
by natemadden | May 21, 2019 | Articles, News
With classic black graduation gowns draped over their shoulders and tassels dangling from their matching quad-corner caps, four Shineforth Courage to Succeed (C2S) students wait patiently for their much-anticipated opportunity to walk across the stage. Graduation is a...
by natemadden | May 7, 2019 | Articles, News
Rock climbing, running marathons, and yoga: These are just a few of the ways Shineforth Recreation Therapist Liz Creasman is engaging with young people at Shineforth. The Recreation Therapy program is bringing activity and excitement to residents at the Shineforth...
by natemadden | Apr 30, 2019 | Articles, News
Jay Ziehl’s elation was still palpable nearly 36 hours after the University of Virginia men’s basketball team etched its name in history with its first NCAA national championship. “Here, take a look,” Jay said excitedly as he shared iPad video footage from the...
