History of the Goodwill Grange
The Goodwill Grange #959 was chartered in August 1959. Grange members found a potential meeting place in an old abandoned school building with broken windows, a leaking roof, full of rodents and overgrown with vegetation. In 1960, Grange members raised funds for the materials and donated their time to restore the building. Over the years, the Goodwill Grange brought the community together to help bring telephone and mail service to the area and establish the Mount Rogers State Park, amongst other valuable projects.
Role of the Goodwill Grange in the Community
The Goodwill Grange is set in the western part of Grayson County, VA. The Goodwill Grange is a vital part of our rural community for people to meet and share thoughts and ideas.
The Computer Center is open 5 days a week.
Regular weekly events include BINGO, stretch/yoga class, knitting group, book club and line dancing.
Monthly events include a community breakfast, food distribution to those in need, and a business meeting.
In addition, festivals are celebrated at the Goodwill Grange and anyone can rent the Grange for their own gathering of family and friends.
Achievements
2024 - First place in Virginia State for Community Service. Also, first place in Virginia for most new Grange members.
2024 - Fifth place (honorable mention) in the United States for Community Service.
2023 - First place in Virginia State for Community Service.
2023 - Third place in the United States for Community Service.
2021 - Third place in the United States for Community Service.