Organizations of Interest


COLLINS CENTER

Mission: Emotional pain, trauma and violence are too often a part of life, yet continual suffering doesn’t have to be.  The Collins Center provides a space for healing, a voice for the voiceless, and a catalyst for change to inspire a safer community.

165 S. Main St., P.O. Box 1473 H’burg, 22803

Phone: 432-6430

Email:

www.thecollinscenter.org

Key Contacts: Gianna Gariglietti, Ann Schaeffer, Trent Wagler

 

COMMON SENSE FOR THE VALLEY

Mission: Serves to defend the quality of life we enjoy in the Shenandoah Valley and to cultivate a better future.

Commonsenseforthevalley.org

Key Contacts: David Wiens

 

COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER

Mission: Provides regional leadership in dispute resolution and restorative justice services and training.

165 S. Main St., H’burg, VA 22801

Phone: 434-0059

www.wecanworkitout.org

Key Contacts: Laurie Miller

 

CROSSING CREEKS

Mission: Therapeutic community where persons with persistent mental illnesses can live and work with others for the mutual benefit of all.

P.O. Box 301, Harrisonburg, VA  22801

Phone: 437-0670

www.crossingcreeks.org

Key Contacts: Pat Martin

 

CROSSROADS

Mission: To share and celebrate the story of Jesus Christ as it has been reflected in the lives of the Mennonites and Brethren in the Shenandoah Valley.

1921A Heritage Center Way (Off Garbers Church Rd.), H’burg, VA

P.O. Box 1563, H’burg, VA  22803

Phone: 540-438-1275

www.vbmhc.org

Key Contacts: Emery & Faye G. Yoder, Kenton Brubaker

 

FRIENDLY CITY FOOD COOP

Mission: Working to open a community-owned retail grocery that emphasizes local and natural foods and household products.

P.O. Box 841, H’burg, VA 22803

Phone: 433-8554 (Ben Sandel )

Email:

www.friendlycityfoodcoop.com

Key Contacts: Ben Sandel, Jonathan Lantz-Trissel, Mary Jo Swartzendruber, Phil Easely, Sam Nickels, John Ashenfelter

 

GAS TAX GROUP

Mission: The Voluntary Gas Tax is a campaign that was initiated in November of 2000 by a group of concerned citizens in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  This campaign attempts to start preparing for the future by reversing the negative impacts of our oil addiction and identifying and supporting sustainable alternatives.

www.voluntarygastax.org

Key Contacts: Ed Yoder, Earl Martin

 

GIFT AND THRIFT includes Artisans’ Hope & Booksavers

Mission: We are committed to Christian faith in action, offering a friendly, caring presence in the community while addressing the stewardship of our environment and supporting the primary goals of MCC.

731 Mt. Clinton Pike, H’burg, 22802

Phone: 433-8844

Email:

www.giftandthrift.org

Key Contacts: Kenton Brubaker, Nancy Yoder

 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Mission: Building affordable housing for families living in inadequate housing.

205 Dry River Rd.; P.O. Box 245

Bridgewater, VA  22812

Phone: 828-6288

www.centralvalleyhabitat.org

Key Contacts: Laurie Miller

 

HARRISONBUG AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTY THERMAL SHELTER

Mission: An emergency shelter during the cold winter months for homeless persons who have no other option.

Phone: 578-3868

Email:

Key Contacts: Emily North

 

MENNONITE MEDIA

Mission: Provide electronic and public media, which invites individuals to faith and challenge the church to faithfulness.

1251 Virginia Ave., H’burg, 22802

Phone: 800-999-3534

www.mennomedia.org or www.thirdway.org

Key contacts: Burton & Mary Buller

 

NEW BRIDGES

Mission: Immigrant Resource Ctr.

70 S. High St., H’burg, 22801 (basement of Community Mennonite Church)

Phone: 476-4180 for info (Sam Nickels)

www.NewBridgesIRC.org

Key Contacts: Sam Nickels (employee), Byron Peachey (Bd. Pres.), Cindy Hunter (Bd. VP)

 

OUR COMMUNITY PLACE

Mission: Promoting personal growth and community well-being.

17 E. Johnson St., H’burg, VA 22802

Phone: 442-7727

Email:

www.ourcommunityplace.org

Key Contacts: Ron Copeland

 

PATCHWORK PANTRY

Mission: Provides food & household items to those in need.

70 S. High St., H’burg, 22801 (basement of Community Mennonite Church)

Phone: 433-2148

http://home.ntelos.net/~cmchurch/patchworkpantry.html

Key Contacts: Kenton Brubaker, Laurie Miller

           

SHENANDOAH VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Mission: A learner-centered democratically run school for ages 5-12.   They believe in the right of every person to decide what, when, where, and how to learn.

P.O. Box 342, Lacey Spring, VA 22833

Phone: 867-5006; after hours: 896-5966

Email:

www.svcs.us

Key Contacts: Kirsten Beachy, Jason & Janelle Myers-Benner

 

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