Give Local Alleghany Highlands


Give Local Alleghany Highlands is an online 24-hour fundraising event that supports nonprofits that serve the alleghany highlands of virginia.

Give Local Alleghany Highlands (GLAH) 2025 was a huge success—together we raised over $1 million from generous donors. Thank you to everyone who donated and congratulations to all participating nonprofits!

GLAH 2026 is quickly approaching! Early giving begins on May 5, 2026, and the 24-hour giving day will be held on May 19, 2026. Mark your calendars now and plan to show your support for out amazing, local nonprofit organizations!

Nonprofits serving the Alleghany Highlands can register to be part of GLAH 2026 now! Registration closes on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Nonprofits can register and and more information can be found at https://givelocalah.org/ If you have any questions about this program, please contact Madge Vosteen, GLAH Project Coordinator, contact@GiveLocalAH.org.

The Latest


Stories and news from The Alleghany Foundation.

Over its first twenty years, the Foundation awarded 513 grants to 73 organizations for a total of $50 million.

Areas of Focus


To strengthen our community, we support proposals from organizations that contribute to the following outcomes:

Economic Transformation

Harness our region’s strengths to develop a vibrant, diverse and higher-wage economy that can compete in the global marketplace.

Educational Excellence

Build the human capital base for a new economy that provides all Alleghany Highland residents with a fair chance of success.
Nursing Program at DSLCC

Health and Wellness

Help the residents of the Alleghany Highlands lead healthier lives and access the comprehensive health care they need.
Garth Newel Music Center

Community Capacity

Grows local institutions and organizations with the vision, will, wisdom, and skills to work together to build a more prosperous, equitable, just and sustainable community.