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Volume 18 Issue 9
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December 16, 2021 ~ January 27, 2022
History comes to life
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Christmas in Middleburg Giving back, the fabric that binds Us Middleburg non-profits
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he Middleburg community is a vibrant place to live. Every day, Middleburg provides unity, familiarity, joy, and tradition. Consequently, many feel it is their duty to give back to those in and around the community. Many local nonprofits emphasize this benevolence. For instance, nonprofits like Windy Hill, A Place to Be, and Seven Loaves work to help those in need. These local nonprofits also provide opportunities for the greater community to support their missions. For example, people can: volunteer, donate, and help with fundraisers. By doing their part, members of the community aid in fostering connections and compassion within Middleburg. Windy Hill is a local foundation in Middleburg. Its mission is to provide housing and other opportunities to low-income families. Windy Hill started its journey as a nonprofit back in 1981 when they renovated The Cottages on Windy Hill Road. Associate Director, Lisa Capraro, remarks how “Windy Hill has
grown since then to now house over 800 people” (Capraro). It currently has 310 units of housing within and around Middleburg. This significant growth illustrates the dedication of those involved with Windy Hill. Recently, Windy Hill “focused on resident’s basic needs including housing, making sure they have access to utility assistance, and food” (Capraro). Additionally, they take “the safety and wellness of [their] residents into consideration, especially the older adults at Levis Hill House, and [make] sure they [have] access to vaccines and masks, and socially safe activities” (Capraro). These initiatives are crucial in helping those within the Middleburg Community. Additionally, they partner with other nonprofits, meaning many people across Loudoun depend on Windy Hill. Thus, volunteering is critical to the Foundation. Lisa Capraro comments that Windy Hill has “a core group of volunteers” who they can depend on for specific programs. They also have additional programs that focus on cooking food, tutoring, arts and crafts, and mentoring. Windy Hill is even hiring a new volun-