Shenandoah County Search, Inc.
Someone Donated a Lamp.
Residents Will Have a Brighter Tomorrow

At SEARCH, there is more to our story than what's on the shelves at the Thrift Shop. The Group Home and the Store are connected by a community that keeps on showing up. A community that donates, shops, volunteers and gives.
This Giving Tuesday, we are sharing our mission and inviting you to support the Group Home.
Every treasure has a story. Help us write the next one. Follow along here for our stories.


Giving Tuesday is a global movement to support non-profit organizations. This year we have a
matching donation of $3,500. From today through December 1, when you open up your pocketbook -
no matter the amount - your contribution will be matched.
You can contribute to our Giving Tuesday campaign in several ways:
- You can write a check payable to SEARCH. If writing a check, please note on your check that your check is a Giving Tuesday donation. You can drop your check off at the Search Thrift Shop (5982 Main Street, Mount Jackson; open Tuesday-Thursday 10-4 and Friday-Saturday 10-5), or mail it to SEARCH, PO Box 1147, 5742 Main Street, Mount Jackson, VA 22842.
- You can use a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to SEARCH while satisfying all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). Please note on your QCD that your donation is a Giving Tuesday donation.
- You can make a donation using a credit or debit card by pressing this "Giving Tuesday" donate button.
Please use this button and not other donation buttons on this website to make your Giving Tuesday donation.
Thank you for your support!
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.

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