5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Leesburg Area

LEESBURG, VA — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Leesburg area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially, and that need your help.

Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the Leesburg area:

• Loudoun Hunger Relief
  • Loudoun Hunger Relief operates a pantry in Leesburg and a mobile market in Sterling. The organization relies on donations from the community to help feed residents who might otherwise struggle to buy food or groceries.
• Friends of Loudoun County Animal Services
  • Animal shelters need all the help they can get. Fortunately, Loudoun County's shelter receives assistance from the Friends of Loudoun County Animal Services. They support the area's animals and local programs by volunteering their time and donating money.
• Loudoun Free Clinic
  • The Loudoun Free Clinic provides medical care to low-income residents who might not otherwise see a doctor. "We provide care to the people who would otherwise fall through the cracks of the healthcare system," the clinic's website says.
• Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company
  • The Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company has been working to keep residents safe for over 200 years. Nowadays, volunteers work for free alongside paid firefighters to protect people and their property. The department includes about 150 members.
• Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice/LAWS
  • Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice provides services and resources for victims of sexual and domestic violence in Loudoun County. Their work is made possible by donations, grants, and dedicated volunteers who want to help empower survivors.

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.