'Tis the Season: Opportunities to Help Your Community
The holiday season is a time for giving and offers a variety of ways to make a difference in the lives of the people in our communities. In addition to other holiday volunteer efforts, many VCB branches will be hosting food, clothing and gift drives during the months of November and December. Contact your local branch to find out about opportunities for charitable giving.
Recent VCB Involvement in Community Activities
Alexandria Walk to Fight Breast Cancer
On October 24, VCB representatives from Alexandria teamed up to participate in the city's 16th Anniversary of the Annual Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. Proceeds from the Walk benefit the Alexandria Breast Cancer Walk Fund at Inova Alexandria Hospital, which provides mammograms to uninsured women or to those in financial need.
FOR
In October, VCB Fredericksburg volunteers helped clean up the Rappahannock River with Friends of the Rappahannock, a non-profit, conservation organization of citizens dedicated to maintaining the water quality and scenic beauty of the river and its tributaries.
LAWS
In August and September, VCB's Loudoun area branches held a Back to Work Supply Drive for the Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter, helping to collect resources for women to be successful in the work force. LAWS provides temporary emergency shelter, food and emotional support to women and their children who were escaping domestic violence and abuse.
AACH
On August 1, VCB joined the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless in its efforts to "kick homelessness to the curb" through their 4th Annual SAFE AT HOME! Kickball Tournament. Team VCB included employees from departments throughout the Bank. AACH not only provides shelter to the homeless but also seeks to provide them with a foundation to rebuild their lives.
The Duffy House
On June 6, VCB sponsored The Duffy House's 1st Annual silent auction at the Ashburn Branch. The Duffy House provides a supportive safe haven for women and their children who are survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Special Olympics
VCB representatives volunteered at the Special Olympics North Section Track and Field Championship, held on May 16 at Hylton High School in Woodbridge, VA. Athletes from all over Northern Virginia competed in a 4-hour, multi-event track and field competition. VCB volunteers also had the honor of conducting the awards presentation ceremonies after each event.
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