Shenandoah County Search, Inc.
The Group Home Is Going Solar!
Generosity Shines on SEARCH
A big, sunny thank you goes to the following businesses and individuals who made this huge project possible: Esa-Solar, Got Electric, Give Solar, Dominion Energy Foundation, Ed Kelly VFW Post #2447, Mike and Kathleen Gantt and Joy Loving. You are our blue sky. You are our sunny day.
The group home solar system is estimated to offset 75% of its electricity use. Next up will be installing a solar system at the Thrift Shop as we work to find additional funding. That project is estimated to save more than 65% of the store's electricity use.
All these savings will mean SEARCH can direct more resources toward enriching resident care, staffing, maintenance and continued operation of the thrift store.
Members of the public who would like to support the thrift store solar installation may donate online using a credit or debit card through the "DONATE" button on this page. You can also mail a check payable to SEARCH to PO Box 1147, Mount Jackson, VA 22842, with “Solar” written in the memo line.
who we are
Shenandoah County SEARCH, Inc. (“SEARCH”) was established in August, 1978 by Preston and Vivian Poole, and others who were interested in the welfare of intellectually challenged citizens. SEARCH is a Section 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Thus donations to SEARCH are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by applicable law.
SEARCH Continues to operate in memory of Vivian Poole, who dedicated 30 years of her life to this cause.
SEARCH is grateful for the visionary leadership of Sid and Betsy Price following the death of Vivian Poole. They helped put SEARCH on the road to success! Their generosity and vision provided SEARCH with the current Thrift Shop building. Care for our residents guided their vision.
Board of Directors
Judy Franz
Winnie McDermott
Joan Griffin
Erika Auer
Bob Schmidt
David Jones
Kim Cassford
Dr. Jerry Germroth
Elaine Harshman
Robin Tull
KK Stroop
Joan Proctor—Emeritus
Our Missions
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To provide a warm and nurturing home for intellectually challenged adults through our Group Home.
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To operate the Thrift Shop which serves the needs of the broader community by offering quality merchandise at affordable prices. The Thrift Shop sells only donated items and provides most of the financial support for the Group Home.
events
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