At this time of year people tend to be giving more than any other time of the year. Of course we get caught up in the stress and the shopping of the holidays. But in these bad economic times have you noticed people hoping to help each other more than they ever did?
Loudoun County residents are well known for their generosity. Yes, we are all feeling the economic pinch, but these are the times, more than ever, that we need to come together as a community and help each other. What can you do to help in Loudoun County this holiday season?
If you’re an animal lover
The Humane Society of Loudoun County, VA is a no kill, all volunteer organization working to save the lives of abandoned, feral, and injured animals. The members of their all-volunteer team live in all areas of Loudoun County, VA, including Leesburg, Sterling, Waterford, Ashburn, Lovettesville, Middleburg and many others.
Helping the Elderly
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is an organization that seeks to assist individuals fifty-five years of age or older to stay active and involved in their community. It’s a great way to become better connected to the older adults of the community - you may go in to touch their lives, but you never know how much they could touch yours.
Keep the roads safe this holiday season
Loudoun County MADD is a grass-roots organization, staffed with volunteers who are doing everything they can to eliminate drunk driving. You can do things like help the Sheriff’s Department with Loudoun County’s Sobriety checkpoints, staff booths at various festivals and help sponsor events and contests.
Making sure everybody gets a warm meal
The mission of Loudoun Interfaith Relief, Inc., is to feed the hungry by providing emergency food assistance to those in need to any person or family living in Loudoun County. That includes the poor, the unemployed, the elderly, the sick and the homeless. In 2008 alone they served a record 50,426 individuals - which is over 14,000 families.
Helena Talbot
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Exit Realty Talbot and Company
Phone: 703-574-3800
Email: Helena@mris.com
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