April 2020 - Uplift Loudoun

Local Photographer Pays it Forward to Help Capture This Moment in Time

April 30, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

To know whether you have a passion, determine if you’re willing to do it night and day for free. For Brooke Elizabeth, it’s an easy one to answer. She has been putting in long days […]

Uplifting Messages Appear Throughout Downtown Leesburg

April 29, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

Amidst the quietness of downtown Leesburg is an undercurrent of hope spelled out in visual messages trickled along the streets. Painted rocks, known as kindness rocks, have appeared outside the doors of businesses, gardens, and […]

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Surprises a 11-year-old Boy for His Birthday

April 26, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office answered a favor of a father looking to deliver an “epic birthday” for his 11-year-old son. On Thursday, a dozen officer cars led a birthday parade down the family’s street, […]

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Rolls Out Messages of Hope Campaign

April 26, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

If you’re out for a drive around Loudoun County and spot a patrol vehicle, you may notice something out of the ordinary that will pique your interest. Loudoun County deputies are using their artistic talents, […]

Feed Loudoun’s Health Care Heroes

April 24, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

The Loudoun Chamber launched the “Feeding Loudoun’s Health Care Heroes” campaign, providing local businesses and residents an opportunity to thank area hospital employees for their efforts during the COVID-19 crisis by buying them lunch. “America’s health […]

Tested Positive for COVID-19? Consider Donating Blood to Help Others Recover

April 24, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

Inova Health System is collecting blood from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to help those continuing to fight the illness. It is part of a nationwide effort to collect and provide convalescent plasma donations, […]

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April 23, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

Do you love to write human interest stories and see the glass as half full? We would love to hear from you at Upliftloudoun.com! We are looking for writers to cover a range of uplifting […]

Meal Finder Map Shows Where Kids Can Receive Free Meals

April 22, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

A national non-profit is making sure hungry children are not forgotten during this unprecedented time. No Kid Hungry launched a “free meals finder” map for children affected by coronavirus. The free meal finder map shows distribution sites […]

“Stay-at-Home Hero”: A Book to Discuss COVID-19 with Small Children

April 21, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

There is a free downloadable book for parents who need an easy way to explain the stay-at-home order to young children. The book, titled “Stay-at-Home Hero” follows the boy Danny through his rollercoaster of emotions. […]

Free Meditation and Happiness Program for Healthcare Workers

April 17, 2020 Lia Hobel 2

The outbreak of COVID-19 may cause fear, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions—but there are ancient techniques to calm and manage these feelings. The Art of Living Foundation, a global non-profit organization, has been offering breathing and […]

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Month: April 2020