The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded $190 million in scholarships to nearly 2,500 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive counseling and other support services. The Foundation has also provided over $100 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org

The Word Among Us, Inc. is a Catholic publishing company. Founded in 1981 it publishes a monthly devotional magazine with over 500,000 subscribers in 35 countries and 15 languages. It's books division, The Word Among Us Press, publishes 10 to 13 titles a year. The Word Among Us mission is to encourage its readers to experience God’s presence in scripture and prayer and thus receive the grace of the Spirit more deeply in their lives.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being. NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.

Our mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Our vision: the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding landscape are protected forever for all to enjoy. To become a member, volunteer and learn more about our work and how you can help us conserve and protect the A.T., visit www.appalachiantrail.org.

Powhatan is a PK-8 independent day school located in Boyce, VA.

American Bird Conservancy is dedicated to conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. With an emphasis on achieving results and working in partnership, we take on the greatest problems facing birds today, innovating and building on rapid advancements in science to halt extinctions, protect habitats, eliminate threats and build capacity for bird conservation. abcbirds.org

Head Start of Washington County, Inc. is dedicated to making a difference in our community through comprehensive child and family development services. Our mission is to provide children with nurturing experiences, a strong foundation for developmental growth and opportunities to achieve school readiness. We serve children ages birth to age five years in our program.

Center for Community Action will serve as a catalyst for economic, educational, social and workforce development to assist low-income individuals and families through collaboration and cooperation in communities we serve. Center for Community Action provides diverse resources that promote self-sufficiency, reduce poverty and foster community and economic development.

Shen-Paco Industries, Inc. was founded in 1974 as a non-profit community based organization providing day support and employment services to adults with disabilities. Shen- Paco Industries started out small, serving less than 10 individuals in a small building located in New Market. Today the number served has greatly increased. They are proud to say that they serve over 120 individuals between two locations, Shenandoah and Page Counties, and employ 49 passionate employees. Shen-Paco continues to meet the needs of many individuals within each community and the surrounding counties. Shen-Paco Industries, Inc. provides many ongoing and needed supports to individuals with varying degree of disabilities. Shen-Paco Industries, Inc. provides many ongoing and needed supports to individuals with varying degree of disabilities.