Builder/Developer gives back to the Front Royal community

Shelly Cook, Builder and Developer with SL Cook Development and Servants Hands Construction, has created a unique way of giving back to the local Front Royal Community as her Junewood Estates project continues to grow. The program, First Fruits, receives 10% of profit off of every house constructed by her companies, to give back to individuals in the community who are in need.

“Many people’s basic needs are not being met, and while there are other programs out there, the pandemic has severely limited their ability to meet these needs due to a lack of resources.” said

Shelly Cook on why she started the program.

Since her project, a riverfront community named Junewood Estates, began in the middle of the pandemic, Cook has sought out ways she can take her success and share it with the Front Royal community. Her mission is to give back, uniquely and individually to the people she is surrounded by. In the past few months, First Fruits has served several members of the community through construction projects, such as a new roof, and offering basic needs, such as grocery shopping for struggling families.

Through her unwavering faith, Cook believes that “while we can’t change the world, we can change the world for one person at a time”, and she wants to give that opportunity to as many people as she can.

Many of the people First Fruits has currently served have come from nomination letters and emails submitted to Shelly Cook and her team. First Fruits is continuing to accept nominations for more opportunities. Whether you are nominating yourself, or someone in the community, there are many different ways to be part of the program. Send in your nominations via email at shelly@slcookdevelopments.com or by mail to Junewood Estates, C/O Shelly Cook, 76 Sunset Village Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630. To learn more about First Fruits and submit a nomination online, visit shellycook.co.