Carol — Philanthropy is a Win/Win for Businesses, Nonprofits, and the Community
I grew up in a middle-class home where giving back was just routine—a part of daily life. My Mom, a cook at a local restaurant, made sure that no one ...
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Nick — The Only Food Your Infant Can Eat is Not a “Supplement”
I moved into Loudoun County in 2003, and I have been a deputy sheriff here since 2005. In 2010, my middle child began having serious health issues. ...
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Alora — Living on Your Own in Loudoun Forces You to Grow Up Fast
I worked two jobs since the age of 15. At 19, I moved out. I wanted to be independent and self-sufficient. I began paying my bills and my taxes, but, ...
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Lakshmi – Childhood Memories Sparked a Lifelong Ambition to Serve
I was in third grade when my family moved back to India. Beggars walked past my home every day asking for water and food. Since then, I have always ...
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Nery – Losing a Job with Four Babies to Feed is Scary
Shortly after buying a home for our family of six, my husband and I both suddenly lost our jobs. We were unemployed for a full 3 months. With 4 babies ...
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Danni – Medicine for Me or Food for My Family?
Every day, I have to decide between feeding my two daughters or keeping my MS at bay. That reality was almost unbearable for me. There seemed to be ...
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Raven – The Family Car Should NOT Be the Family Home
A few months after moving from Georgia to Loudoun County, everything had gone horribly wrong. We found ourselves sleeping in my car, relying on food ...
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