For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December, 17, 2024
Floyd, VA – December 17, 2024 – Springhouse, a leading nonprofit organization in the field of transformative education, was honored to receive the “Nonprofit of the Year” award from the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Dinner held in November.
The award recognizes Springhouse for its significant impact on the community through its innovative approach to education, which emphasizes building beloved community by fostering unity and respecting diversity. Springhouse Executive Director Jenny Finn and Development Director Carolyn Reilly were present at the event to accept the award on behalf of the organization.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce for this recognition,” said Jenny Finn, Executive Director of Springhouse. “This award is a testament to the passion and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters who persistently work to transform education in ways that lead to a thriving world. We are deeply honored to be a part of the Floyd community as we continue to reimagine what education can and should be.”
Since its founding in 2014, Springhouse has focused on providing holistic, vitality-centered learning opportunities for students of all ages while also engaging the community to create meaningful educational experiences. For example, every year high school students have an opportunity to be in a Community Internship that fosters an experience of service and long-term connection in Floyd, Springhouse organizes a monthly Floyd Nonprofit Leaders meeting to cultivate leadership that fosters community connections and care for Floyd, and this school year Springhouse opened their doors to elementary age learners to participate in a two-way language immersion program, welcoming those with Spanish as their primary language. Springhouse has grown to become a beacon of educational innovation in the region.
“We believe a foundational aspect of education is about waking up to the gift of being alive on the planet at this time—it’s about nurturing the whole person and preparing individuals to contribute meaningfully to their communities and the world,” said Carolyn Reilly, Development Director. “Being recognized as Nonprofit of the Year is a wonderful affirmation of the work we are doing, and we’re committed to continue carrying out our mission of transforming the purpose and practice of education, both in Floyd and around the world.”
The “Nonprofit of the Year” award is one of several recognitions presented by the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Dinner, which celebrates the contributions and successes of local businesses and organizations.
Springhouse extends its gratitude to the Floyd County Chamber of Commerce and the entire community for their continued support. Looking ahead, the organization remains committed to their vision of a world where all life thrives, creating a future where education is truly transformative and accessible for all.
For more information about Springhouse, visit springhouse.org.
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