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= Volunteer
Opportunities
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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.
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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.
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