Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight 2025: Jack Vega, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Board Member Jack Vega of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation for answering a few questions about your journey. Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Medellin, Colombia, and was raised there until the age of […]

Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Foundation will begin accepting grant applications from Loudoun’s nonprofits on October 1st

by Andrea Winey

Loudoun Chamber’s philanthropic arm supports Loudoun nonprofits focused on economic development, education, wellness, and public safety Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce today announced its philanthropic arm, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation, will begin accepting applications from local nonprofits, seeking financial support for their work in our community, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. All […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Foundation awards a record $80,000 to support the work of 20 Loudoun Nonprofits

by Andrea Winey

Loudoun Chamber’s charitable arm grants the most number and largest total amount to local nonprofits, with assistance from a Microsoft grant Lansdowne, VA—The Loudoun Chamber today announced that the Loudoun Chamber Foundation had granted its highest level of support ever to local nonprofits, providing $80,000 in grants that will be split evenly among 20 local […]

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Press Release: Loudoun Chamber Announces 2025 Community Leadership Award Finalists

by Andrea Winey

Awards Honor Business and Nonprofit Leaders for Their Commitment to Loudoun  Lansdowne, VA – The Loudoun Chamber today announced the 2025 Loudoun Community Leadership Awards finalists. These Awards honor businesses and community leaders who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to support the strength and vitality of the Loudoun community. Now in its 12th year, […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Loudoun Hunger Relief

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Trish McNeal from Loudoun Hunger Relief for sharing the LHR story. Congratulations on being a finalist for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! View all finalists here and event info here. Tell us the story of your business/nonprofit and how it’s evolved. Loudoun Hunger Relief (LHR) was founded in 1991 when […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Loudoun First Responders Foundation

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to the team at Loudoun First Responders Foundation for sharing your story with us. Congratulations on being a finalist for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! View all finalists here and event info here. Tell us the story of your nonprofit and how it’s evolved. The Loudoun First Responders Foundation (LFRF) was established […]

30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards Finalist Spotlight: Loudoun Education Foundation

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to the Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF) for sharing your story with us. Congratulations on being a finalist for the 30th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards! View all finalists here and event info here. Tell us the story of your business/nonprofit and how it’s evolved. We have experienced incredible growth at the Loudoun Education Foundation, […]

Hispanic Heritage Month: Beatriz McNelly

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Beatriz McNelly, Executive Director of Loudoun Literacy Council, for being a spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Argentina, and my family moved to the United States when I was […]

Jewish American Heritage Month: Joanne Trimmer

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Jo Trimmer for being our spotlight for Jewish American Heritage Month!  Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born in Virginia and raised in and out of the United States as the daughter of a United States […]

Jewish American Heritage Month Spotlight: Lisa Max

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Lisa E. Max, Chief Executive Officer, The Arc of Loudoun, and Vice Chair, Loudoun Human Services Network, for being our spotlight this week! Where were you born and raised, and if it was someplace else, when and why did you come to Loudoun? I was born and raised in Northern New Jersey […]