There are many opportunities available to the residents of our area to volunteer and/or make a donation. The following is a list of some of these organizations.
American Cancer Society – Clarke County Unit - http://www.cancer.org 540 955-3325 Mission: To serve as a resource for specific information on Cancer; locally based voluntary organization dedicated to eliminating this disease.
American Red Cross – Clarke County Unit - http://www.redcross.org P.O. Box 405, Berryville VA 22611 Phone (540) 955-1216 - Fax (540) 955-1762 Mission: To provide, as a volunteer humanitarian organization, relief for victims of disasters, and to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Local Blood Bank.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters - http://www.bbbsa.org 540 662-1043 Mission: To provide trusted adults that can interact personally with children.
Blue Ridge Hospice - http://www.blueridgehospice.org 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 536-5210 Mission: To make quality hospice care available to persons with life threatening illnesses, their families, and those affected by death and dying in our community; to advocate effectively for patient comfort, dignity and choice; and to be recognized as a leading resource in clinical, ethical, and spiritual issues of dying and grief.
Catholic Charities - http://www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org 1011 Berryville Avenue, Suite 1, Winchester VA 22601 Phone (540) 667-7940 - Fax (540) 722-9841 Mission: Adoption services, Counseling, Crisis Pregnancy counseling, financial assistance (maximum of $25.00), Foster home program and community development involvement. Crisis Pregnancy Counseling is free of charge, other counseling based on a sliding scale.
Child – Parent Center - http://www.childparentcenter.org 301 N. Cameron St., Suite 200, Winchester, VA 22601 Toll Free (800) 567-7954 - Office (540) 536-1640 Mission: To prevent child abuse and neglect in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
Clarke County Dept. of Social Services 311 E. Main St., Berryville, VA 22611 (540) 955-3700 - (540) 955-3958 (FAX) Mission: To provide public assistance to those in need of government programs.
Clarke County Food Bank 540 955-3700 Mission: To collect and distribute food to the needy of Clarke County.
Clarke County Senior Center 540 955-3572 Mission: To promote independence for Seniors with socialization and and activities that enable them to stay at home longer. Also provide Meals on Wheels services.
Concern Hotline - http://www.concernhotline.com 540 667-8208 Mission: To serve as a resource for crisis intervention, general information and referral for the area.
FISH of Clarke County 540 837-1833 Mission: To provide food, clothing, financial assistance and special transportation to the needy of Clarke County. FISH Clothing Bank at Old Chapel on U.S. 340 is open to the public from 9 a.m. until noon every Saturday. Clothing in all sizes for men, women and children is available at bargain prices. Also, donations of gently used, seasonal, clean clothing will be accepted during that time.
Foster Care & Children’s Mentoring Services Clarke County Social Services 540 955-3700 Mission: To provide quality temporary homes for children while working with their parents to bring the children back into their birth home.
Godfrey House 540 955-1570 Mission: To provide assisted living services to senior citizens.
Habitat For Humanity - http://www.habitat.org 205 W Picadilly Street, Winchester VA 22601 Phone (540) 662-7066 - Fax (540) 667-2204 Mission: A Christian ministry that builds decent, affordable housing of people in need.
Help with Housing P.O. Box 124, Berryville VA 22611 Phone (540) 955-1706 - Fax (540) 955-1706 Mission: To help economically disadvantaged or disabled citizens within the Northern Shenandoah Valley rehabilitate their homes.
Johnson-Williams Community Apts. 540 955-2056 Mission: To provide cost subsidized housing for senior citizens.
Mary Hardesty House 540 955-0700 Mission: To provide a cost effective apartment environment for senior citizens.
Mayfair House 540 955-4557 Mission: A residential assisted living facility that provides respite care and a special memory care wing.
Rose Hill Nursing Home 110 Chalmers Court, Berryville, VA 22611 540 955-9995 Mission: To provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
Salvation Army – Clarke, Frederick & Winchester - http://www.salvationarmysouth.org/VA.htm 540 662-4777 Mission: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human service needs in His image without discrimination.
Shelter For Abused Women P.O. Box 14, Winchester VA 22604 Phone (540) 667-6466 - Fax (540) 667-0138 Mission: To provide emergency shelter, 24 Hour Hotline, crisis intervention, support services, advocacy and information to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Shenandoah Area Agency On Aging - http://www.shenandoahaaa.com 207 Mosby Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630 Toll Free: (800) 883-4122 - Local: (540) 635-7141 - Fax: (540) 636-7810 Mission: The Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging provides a variety of high quality services and opportunities that enhance the dignity and independence of older persons and promote their continued contributions to the community.