Announcements
Lawmakers are ready to do state's business! (January 2008) Cheryl DeHaven a regional and state trainer for the IOOV Program (In Our Own Voice - NAMI ) in Northern Virginia. She was interviewed by Daily Press of Newport News, Virginia about mental illness. "The April shooting rampage at Virginia Tech has made mental health care the legislature's top priority." "RICHMOND -- Cheryl DeHaven of Newport News is not a professional lobbyist, but she plans to visit the General Assembly after it convenes on Wednesday and keep an eye on it for the next 60 days". For more information click "article " to read more of the article written by Hugh Leslie of the Daily Press . (Click here for IOOV Northern Virginia only.)
Our Very Own - Judy Hines, Citizen of the Year 2007! (January 2008) Judy Hines was selected as Loudoun's Citizen of the Year by Loudoun Times Mirror (click to see article). Judy, known as "the quiet crusader" made headlines on the front page in the January 9th, 2008, edition. We are very proud of our fearless leader, passionate mentor, and loyal friend - Judy Hines. Thank you for all you do for our community.Taylor is really Santa Claus! (December 2007) Taylor Hines our graphics guru has once again popped up as Santa Claus this year at the Leesburg Premium Outlet mall. Taylor spent time strolling around the mall to greet eager unsuspecting shoppers as they came across Santa. "I really like moving around and surprising people. It's neat to see their faces" says Taylor.
On Saturday, December 15, the Leesburg Corner management hired a
horse-drawn carriage and offered children carriage rides with Santa, for a
small fee that included a photograph with Santa. All proceeds were donated to
Friends.
Friends wishes to express its gratitude to Leesburg Corner
Premium Outlets, especially General Manager (and Friends Board member) Amy
Cross-Monroe and members of her staff, for making Santa’s visits possible, and
for actively supporting our mission.
Santa’s activities in 2007 brought gifts to Friends of Loudoun
Mental Health totaling almost $2000. Press ReleasesLoudoun Alternative Gift Fair Enriches the Community One Life at a TimeDecember 12, 2007 Read Release Friends of Loudoun Mental Health - Hike With Hope - You Can Do It! October 27, 2007 Read Release VA DMHMRSAS Commissioner Reinhard to Speak in Leesburg September 27, 2007 Read Release The Heart of a Hero! September 9,2007 Read Article |
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