What We Do

The Joshua Harr Shane Foundation was founded in 2000 and has provided the wonderful opportunity for the legacy of Joshua Harr Shane to live on in the lives of those he loved, those who loved him and now those who have had the chance to be touched by JHSF and the help it provides.  The foundation was set up to honor the memory of Joshua Harr Shane who was taken from us at the young age of 18.

The Joshua Harr Shane Foundation has followed Joshua’s lead and has concentrated on helping children in various ways and has extended it’s help to other causes.  JHSF gives back to the community; to help those in need of care, support, assistance and love and those less fortunate.  Whether JHSF is donating toys to sick children in various hospitals around the United States, donating medical care and monetary assistance to families in need of help due to an ill family member or donating phone cards to the United States troops via Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base so that they can phone home for the holidays – Joshua Harr Shane Foundation is there to help.  We strive to make a difference in the lives of others just as Josh did throughout his brief life.

To date over $150,000 was donated in Joshua’s name  to The Institute For Children With Cancer And Blood Disorders, now known as the Embrace Kids Fund.  Over 6,500 phone cards were distributed to the soldiers in Iraq during the months when our soldiers were first deployed.  JHSF also donates an annual scholarship to Hightstown High School, Beth El and in the past to Rutgers University.  These are only a few of the contributions JHSF has made in this short time.  We are currently in the process of offering a scholarship at St. Anthony’s Parish in Hightstown.

Our efforts were undertaken to honor and cherish the memory of Joshua Harr Shane and all he stood for.  His joy, inspiration and passion for helping others has been the building block from which this foundation has been built.

Our goal is to put a smile on someone’s face and brighten their day.