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Adaptive Gymnastics at Virginia Health Sciences

Story of Service: Adaptive Gymnastics at Virginia Health Sciences

Adaptive Gymnastics provides children with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the sport of gymnastics, regardless of physical or intellectual ability. Founded in 2019, the program has grown from a single volunteer and four athletes to over 65 participants, serving as a model of inclusive, evidence-based programming that blends athletics, therapy, and community support. The program is led by dedicated medical student volunteers who develop lesson plans grounded in clinical research. Beyond physical skill development, Adaptive Gymnastics fosters confidence, perseverance, and social connection, giving children—and their families—a supportive environment in which to thrive. For parents and caregivers, classes provide a...
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Northumberland County Lions Club

Story of Service: Northumberland County Lions Club

In the past two years the Northumberland County Lions Club has served over 16,000 people, provided over 4,000 hours of service to the community, and has donated over $20,000. Lions provide support across Northumberland County, supporting Little League teams, after-Prom parties, Junior Beta Club activities, disaster relief, high school scholarships, music competitions, blood drives, art competitions, shelters, food banks, and food pantries. Lions provide eye exams and eye glasses to those in need, as well as hearing screenings in the schools. They also provide eye and hearing screenings at community events, and deliver and set up medical equipment. Lions have...
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Shriya Boppana

Story of Service: Shriya Boppana

As founder of Becoming a Voice, Shriya Boppana is a sex trafficking and sexual health education advocate. She holds sexual health education workshops in orphanages, schools, and extracurricular youth organizations to educate young children about safe and unsafe touch in Fairfax County Public Schools as well as in her home state of Andhra Pradesh in India. She also serves on the Virginia, D.C., and Maryland Human Trafficking Task Forces working with the U.S. Department of Justice and local law enforcement groups to identify trafficking schemes, extract victims, and integrate them back into society. Shriya has now educated more than 19,600...
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Northwest Federal Credit Union

Story of Service: Northwest Federal Credit Union

Congratulations to Northwest Federal Credit Union of Herndon - winner of the 2020 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Award for Outstanding Corporation! Northwest Federal Credit Union has made a strong commitment to their community by implementing a powerful community service initiative called “Transforming Lives Through Acts of We.” By partnering with many local organizations, credit union staff have countless opportunities to serve and receive 24 paid volunteer hours per year. In 2018 employees volunteered more than 7,800 hours, and donated more than $120,000 to their community partners. At NWFCU, everyone, from the CEO down, enthusiastically volunteers, working side-by-side to get...
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Kathy Rohacek

Story of Service: Kathy Rohacek

Kathy Rohacek is a member of the Spinners & Weavers Guild at the Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, located inside the nonprofit historic landmark known as Rice's Hotel / Hughlett's Tavern in Heathsville. The guild's wares are sold in the gift shoppe and all proceeds benefit the upkeep of the 300-year-old Tavern building. When Kathy first moved to the Northern Neck, she joined the guild as a volunteer because of her love of weaving. But Kathy does so much more. "When I see a need, and no one has stepped forward, I think... well, I could do that," she explains....
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Rachel Haines

Story of Service: Rachel Haines

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