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Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter Awarded $35,000 Grant from West Penn Energy Fund
(Chambersburg, PA) – The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter (CVAS) was recently awarded a $35,000 grant from the West Penn Energy Fund (WPEF), to better optimize its energy use and improve the efficiency of its facility at 5051 Letterkenny Road West in Greene Township near Chambersburg.
“This highly beneficial grant from West Penn Energy Fund allows Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter to underwrite and deploy new improved assets in terms of equipment, while providing us with a detailed plan and roadmap that will lead us to future energy cost savings. We’re very grateful for this support. On behalfof our leadership team and board of directors, our dedicated employees and our amazing volunteers, we're delighted to receive this grant award,” noted CVAS Director of Development Todd Willman.
Opened in 2013, the shelter facility delivers a growing caseload of support and adoption services for homeless animals seeking forever homes, driven in large measure by increasing growth in the local region.
Last year the shelter facilitated nearly 900 adoptions, performed nearly 1,100 spay/neuter surgeries in an effort to control the animal population, and made possible more than 220 reunions with happy owners.
About WPEF:The West Penn Energy Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit seeking transformational projects that will support the deployment of sustainable energy technologies in a manner that will improve the economic and environmental health of communities within the West Penn Power service region.
WPEF’s mission is focused on three broad categories: Deployment of sustainable and clean energy technologies; Deployment of energy efficiency and conservation technologies; and Facilitating economic development, environmental betterment, and public education as they relate to sustainable energy deployment in the West Penn Power service region.
“This highly beneficial grant from West Penn Energy Fund allows Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter to underwrite and deploy new improved assets in terms of equipment, while providing us with a detailed plan and roadmap that will lead us to future energy cost savings. We’re very grateful for this support. On behalfof our leadership team and board of directors, our dedicated employees and our amazing volunteers, we're delighted to receive this grant award,” noted CVAS Director of Development Todd Willman.
Opened in 2013, the shelter facility delivers a growing caseload of support and adoption services for homeless animals seeking forever homes, driven in large measure by increasing growth in the local region.
Last year the shelter facilitated nearly 900 adoptions, performed nearly 1,100 spay/neuter surgeries in an effort to control the animal population, and made possible more than 220 reunions with happy owners.
About WPEF:The West Penn Energy Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit seeking transformational projects that will support the deployment of sustainable energy technologies in a manner that will improve the economic and environmental health of communities within the West Penn Power service region.
WPEF’s mission is focused on three broad categories: Deployment of sustainable and clean energy technologies; Deployment of energy efficiency and conservation technologies; and Facilitating economic development, environmental betterment, and public education as they relate to sustainable energy deployment in the West Penn Power service region.
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WGAL TV-8:
Paws and Pals Segment
Executive Director Tiffanie Smoyer and Public Relations Coordinator Jen Vanderau some months ago, visited TV-8 in Lancaster, PA to appear on a segment of their 'Paws and Pals' program. You can view this segment here. (Scroll down to match the image above!).
92.1 FM (The GOAT)
Jen visited with Tiny and Katy on October 8 on 92.1 FM's 'Let's Talk Tri-State' show to talk about the shelter, upcoming events and what animal adoption can add to your life. HINT: Lots of love and companionship!
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Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter Honored as ’Nonprofit of the Year’ by the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance
(Chambersburg, PA) – Held in partnership with the Chambersburg and Greencastle-AntrimChambers of Commerce, the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance annual awards breakfastwas hosted Wednesday March 25 at Antrim Brethren In Christ Church in Marion, PA.
The event, with more than 200 attendees present, serves as the premier opportunity to honorbusinesses and individuals driving growth and excellence throughout the Cumberland Valley,and included the presentation of CVBA’s 2026 award to Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter asits ‘Nonprofit of the Year.’
The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter received recognition for its compassionate care andinnovative programs that address animal welfare needs. With initiatives like the Second ChanceFund and educational outreach, the shelter plays a vital role in the community.
“On behalf of our leadership team and board of directors, our dedicated employees and ouramazing volunteers, we're delighted to receive this honor,” said Todd Willman, director ofdevelopment for the local animal shelter.
This award recognizes the hard work, dedication and efforts of CVAS in continuing its mission ofsheltering, supporting, adopting out and reuniting with owners nearly 1,300 animals last year.
This award gives us a larger voice in advocating for animals who are lost, stray, abandoned andtoo often abused. We thank our local communities for all of their support in so many ways, especially to the CVBA for this honor,’ noted Willman.
Said CVBA Board Chair Adam Donius during the program’s opening remarks, “We are incredibly proud of our award recipients and their impact on the Cumberland Valley, their leadership and dedication not only strengthen our business community but also enhance the quality of life across our region.”
The ceremony featured the presentation of six prestigious awards, recognizing excellenceacross various sectors. The event honors individuals and organizations that exemplifyleadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to community.
The Adoption Lobby Wall Art
Back in 2022, this video tells the story of the artistic effort behind creating our wonderful wall art at CVAS. We are always appreciative of the many artists who created such an eye-catching image!
Heartbeats of the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
The CVAS Thrift Store:
A Gem Helping the Animals
This article, published in September 2022, appeared in the Franklin County Free Press
This article, published November 16 2024, appeared in the Franklin County Free Press