Shenandoah Fellowship Foundation Announces Purchase of Property
Winchester, VA — The Shenandoah Fellowship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization composed of 21 religious congregations in Winchester and Frederick County, proudly announces its purchase of two properties located at 351 and 447 Amherst Street in the City of Winchester. These now vacant parcels have been purchased in anticipation of developing the property to be used for the construction of Winchester House II, which will provide new safe, affordable housing for low-income seniors in the Winchester area.
The Foundation anticipates sharing more information with the community in early 2026 after it completes the long process of examining the site and selecting a project architect and builder. This purchase represents the culmination of years of dedication and planning by the Foundation, which has long looked forward to the opportunity to broaden its services and meet one of the city’s critical housing needs.
The Foundation recognizes that the successful development of Winchester House II will require the concerted efforts of the entire community including local businesses and neighbors. It looks forward to collaborating with these stakeholders to make this important project a reality.
Since 1979, the Foundation has built, owned, managed, and operated Winchester House on South Cameron Street, serving seniors with limited income. For more information about the Shenandoah Fellowship Foundation and its work, please visit www.winchesterhouse.org. Learn More
About Winchester House
The story of “Winchester House,” a complex of eighty one-bedroom apartments behind the Godfrey Miller Home on the Loudoun Street Mall, is proof that members of various denominations and faiths can work together. A group of community members and clergy began meeting at Braddock St. United Methodist Church in 1970. The aim was to rent or buy a house suitable for a small number of their elderly to live in, on a share-the-expenses basis.
At this time the Godfrey Miller Home was in operation on Loudoun Street, providing room and meals for elderly ladies. It was operated by a Board comprised of local Lutheran congregation members. A representative of the GMH Board was asked to join the study. Through this the group learned that operating a home for small numbers of persons was no longer feasible. Thus the original group grew into a body of several churches when it was suggested exploration of building a large apartment complex. Learn More
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