The VBL Charity Foundation current fundraising efforts has provided $15,660.00 in funding to support seven of our charity partners. We currently have other fundraisers planned for the rest of 2024 with a target exceeding our grants from 2023.
The Capital Area Food Bank's mission is to provide more than 50 million meals to people in communities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Through the efforts of partners, donors, and volunteers, the Food Bank works to improve the lives of thousands by ensuring access to nutritious food for thinking, learning, growing, and maintaining health. VBL donated $1,740.00.
Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO) of Loudoun has a mission to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their optimal level of personal, social and economic success. ECHO is a nonprofit that offers lifelong support for adults with disabilities including skill building, job placement, day support and transportation. which serves empower individuals to be active members of the community. VBL donated $1,680.00.
The Gary Sinise Foundation provides financial support for programs and resources benefitting veterans and first responders. With a motto of Honor, Gratitude and Rock & Roll, this programs mission is to lift the spirits and boost morale of our nation's veterans, first responders and the loved ones who sacrifice alongside them, and to help keep them strong by delivering a message of appreciation and support for all who serve. VBL donated $1,670.00.
Loudoun Hunger Relief supplies tens of thousands of pounds of emergency preparedness food. LHR continues to provide regular food distributions of fresh and nutritious groceries and rescued foods to address the hunger problems of a growing community with rapidly growing needs. VBL raised $1,370.00.
The Homeless Animal Rescue Team is a no-kill animal rescue and support group who take in and rehome abused and unwanted dogs and cats. The organization seeks to direct resources where they are most needed to alleviate or prevent suffering wherever it is found. VBL donated $1,700.00.
The Backpack Buddies Foundation of Loudoun provides financial support to individual programs throughout Loudoun County committed to providing weekend food for students in need. Funding is distributed to partners for purchase of meals, snacks, and milk for children who would otherwise go hungry at home. VBL donated $1,500.00.
The World Central Kitchen is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises by building resilient food systems with locally led solutions. This fundraiser was in support of the hurricane relief needed in the United States. VBL donated $1,000.00.
The American Association for Cancer Research whose programs and services, fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. VBL donated $5,000.00 as part of the Four Roses for Rose campaign in honor of Rosalinda Pangilinan who lost her fight with lung cancer in 2023.
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