Spirit of Shea was created in honor of Shea Cohn to continue the values he lived — compassion, curiosity, encouragement, and inclusion — by helping young people access meaningful opportunities.
Our mission is to support youth in sports, music, education, and exploration, ensuring that financial limitations don’t prevent a young person from participating, learning, or growing.
We focus on real opportunities - whether it’s learning an instrument, joining a team, attending a program, or exploring the world - and your support makes these moments possible.
Our Values
• Compassion and empathy
• Inclusion and access
• Encouraging curiosity
• Thoughtful stewardship of donor support
Your generosity today creates experiences that can change a young person’s life.
To learn more about Shea, go to the About Shea page - a remarkable young man who made a difference in everyone he met.
The Spirit of Shea is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, public charity.
The Spirit of Shea board members are friends, family members, and people closest to Shea. Each of us work to fundraise in our own surrounding areas, however we work to help those in need around the world! Please contact us directly at thespiritofshea@gmail.com.
Emma Cohn Matthews - President - Maryland
Grace Cohn - Vice President - South Carolina
Denise Cohn - Secretary/Treasurer - Connecticut
Doug Cohn - Director - Connecticut
Rachel Urban - Board Member - Illinois
Jill Briggs - Board Member - Massachusetts
Emily Cohn - Board Member - Massachusetts
Dori Koliha - Board Member - Colorado
Elaine Dekker - Board Member - Rhode Island
Neve O'Connell - Board Member - Virginia
Ella Hewins - Board Member - Vermont

Your donation will allow us to financially support young, aspiring musicians, athletes devoted to their sport(s) as well as young travelers looking to explore the world, and so much more. Click the donation button below to continue, or use our venmo @spiritofshea. Thank you for all that you do!