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Families Dealing with Apartment Fire Aftermath Get Help from Washington Football Stars

May 27, 2021 Lia Hobel Comments Off

On April 30, several families living at Chase Heritage Apartments in Sterling lost everything in a devastating fire. Many of the residents are low-wage workers with small children to care for. Recently, they received relief thanks […]

Loudoun Youth Inc. program now accepting applications

May 6, 2021 Lia Hobel Comments Off

Claude Moore Community Builders (CMCB) supports Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps in their effort to combat Covid-19 Applications for the 2021-2022 Claude Moore Community Builders (CMCB) program are now being accepted. The CMCB program, run by […]

Ampersand Pantry Project Hits One Year Mark

April 22, 2021 Lia Hobel Comments Off

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ampersand Pantry Project has provided more than 90,000 free lunches to individuals and families in need. April 16 marked the one-year anniversary for the program that operates […]

Peter Cotton Tail Spotted in Leesburg’s Kindness Rocks Garden

March 31, 2021 Lia Hobel 1

Before heading down the bunny trail, the Easter Bunny has been hopping around a special garden in a Leesburg community. He even hid Easter eggs among the rainbow painted river rocks for children to hunt […]

Balloon Buddies Make Their Way to Loudoun Nursing Homes

February 10, 2021 Lia Hobel Comments Off

A local businesswoman is uplifting spirits of seniors living at long-term care facilities with the community’s help. Carol Turman is the owner of Dee Vinchey Entertainment and has joined a nationwide “adopt-a-grandparent” campaign. She is […]

Rainbow Tree and Kindness Garden Sprout at Leesburg Home

February 3, 2021 Lia Hobel Comments Off

A Leesburg home has been called “the happiest place in Loudoun.” That’s been one of the most delightful comments for graphic artist Margie Hunter who lives at the Graywood Way home located within the Potomac […]

Mobile Hope Spreads Holiday Cheer to Families

December 29, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

The thought of a child waking up to nothing on Christmas morning is unbearable to even imagine. Fortunately, the community stepped up to help Mobile Hope deliver presents to thousands of children in need this […]

Tribute at One Loudoun Recognizes Veterans with Celebration on Veterans Day

November 12, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

The Tribute at One Loudoun honored resident veterans with a special ceremony this Veterans Day. “We are excited to honor the Veterans who live in our community as well as all Veterans who have served […]

Three Loudoun Women Raise $10K for LAWS

November 5, 2020 Lia Hobel Comments Off

A conversation between friends began a successful family-portrait fundraiser for Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter. All it took was a vision, a plan and community support. Photographer, Aliyah Dastour, local realtor, Andrea Vaccarelli Landis, and the […]