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About

Our Vision

Loudoun Cares envisions a future with compassionate engaged communities who are interconnected throughout the County, where every individual has access to the support, resources, and opportunities they need.

Our Mission

Connecting those who serve with those in need to build a stronger community.

Making Connections

We have been connecting those in Loudoun County as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit since early 2003. Through our ConnectLine Helpline, we connect residents in need with local nonprofits and agencies that can assist with a variety of health and human services that include rent/utility assistance, food, clothing, medical/dental, housing, job services and more. We work closely with over 25 faith-based organizations to secure emergency financial aid for qualifying residents. Since the beginning of COVID19 we added disbursement of funds for rent and utilities.

Our Volunteer Center online platform connects resident and corporate volunteers with local nonprofits. These volunteers help with everything from a one-time event to providing direct services to our community. Volunteers can look for opportunities, find out about upcoming events, and track their volunteer hours.

We continue to support our nonprofits through our Nonprofit Center that provides stable affordable rent along with a collaborative environment. Here our tenants enjoy shared resources and a chance to work together to provide their services to our community.

Collaboration

Loudoun Cares partnerships and collaborations are the cornerstones of its ability to serve. As the bridge between government agencies, community-based organizations, and faith communities, Loudoun Cares stays abreast of resources through ongoing outreach and collaboration. These partnerships provide a streamlined approach for fast and efficient delivery of service.

Regional Representation

We partner with local organizations to ensure we share information about our programs and those of the other nonprofits in our community. As a member of the Loudoun Human Services Network, we work with the network to stay abreast of county policies and opportunities to improve our services and engage our community.

Core Values

  • Respect: We recognize that all people have value
  • Compassion: We feel deeply for other people as they experience the ups and downs associated with life and provide empathy in a non-judgemental manner
  • Collaboration: We work together in a joint effort of multiple individuals and other organizations to serve the people of Loudoun County.
  • Stewardship: We are careful and responsible when managing resources entrusted to our care
  • Relationship Building: We work to understand and grow our networks in order to best achieve shared results

 

Annual Report

Now available the Loudoun Cares 2021/2022 Bi-Annual Report. Click below to learn more about our work, listen to testimonials from those we connect with, and experience the power of community.

History

2003 - Loudoun Cares forms as a nonprofit center to provide affordable office space, support services and reduced overhead costs for area nonprofits struggling with rising rents and competition from larger local nonprofits.

2004 - Loudoun Cares collaborates with the government by partnering with the Loudoun County Department of Family Services to alleviate some of the burden on the agency’s ConnectLine call center. The ConnectLine is created.

2007 - The Claude Moore Community Builders program is established to build a strong youth volunteer initiative focused on civic participation and leadership. The group is comprised of Loudoun County area high school students working with a variety of nonprofits.

2010 - The South Street Nonprofit Center is purchased to house six nonprofits (with a waitlist of additional nonprofits), providing a collaborative and inspirational working environment under one roof.

2014 - Loudoun Cares takes over the county’s Volunteer Center online platform from Volunteer Loudoun. Through this robust platform, we are able to connect residents and corporate volunteers with local nonprofits.

2014-2018 - Loudoun Cares serves the residents of Loudoun County through its South Street Nonprofit Center, the Information & Referral ConnectLine, the Claude Moore Community Builders program and the Volunteer Center.

2019 - Loudoun Cares undergoes a major strategic initiative to re-focus on its two primary missions: connecting those in need with those who care through its ConnectLine and Volunteer Center.

2020 - Loudoun Cares partnered with Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington to create the COVID19 Relief Fund and Helpline

2021 - Loudoun Cares took over operating the COVID19 Relief Fund and Helpline. Loudoun Cares was awarded both Small Business of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. Only two nonprofits have received the honor of Small Business of the Year.

2020 - Loudoun Cares helped to distribute over $1.7 mil in rent/utility assistance for more than 1,000 families since the onset of COVID19. Loudoun Cares' Executive Director Valerie Pisierra was named Community Leader Nonprofit Executive of the Year by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

RONNI ALLEN WARD
Chair
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Erin Adams
Vice Chair
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AMANDA NOORDHOFF
Treasurer
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TRACEY LEVERETT
Secretary
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MONTI MERCER
Immediate Past Chair
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ZACK CARPENTER
Director
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DEBRA CRAIG
Director
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MELINDA GIPSON
Director
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SEEMA M. KHAN
Director
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EMILY LONG
Director
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TIFFANY MEEHAN
Director
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Natalie Ramos
Director
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GLENN WOOTEN
Director
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KATIE SCHNEIDER
Director
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SUSAN K. SNYDER
Emeritus Chair/Associate Member
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Remi Bernard
Associate Member
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JOSH SWIRCHAK
Associate Member
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LAVANYA CARRITHERS
Associate Member
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AUSTIN HALE
Associate Member
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Staff

VALERIE PISIERRA
Executive Director
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JENNY TOMLINSON
Program Development Coordinator
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CATHY P.
Resource Specialist
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CAROL P.
Resource Specialist
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Committees and Their Members

Executive Committee
  • Ronni Allen Ward (Chair)
  • Erin Adam
  • Deb Craig
  • Amanda Noordhoff
  • Valerie Pisierra
Board Development (Governance)
  • Deb Craig (Chair)
  • Ronni Allen Ward
  • Valerie Pisierra
Ad HOC – Strategic Planning
  • Ronni Allen Ward (Chair)
  • Erin Adam
  • Zack Carpenter
  • Debra Craig
  • Katie Schneider
  • Valerie Pisierra
Audit & Finance
  • Natalie Ramos (Chair)
  • Erin Adams
  • Zack Carpenter
  • Amanda Noordhoff
  • Ronni Allen Ward
  • Valerie Pisierra
Development (External Affairs)
  • Erin Adams (Chair)
  • Ronni Allen Ward
  • Zack Carpenter
  • Emily Long
  • Natalie Ramos
  • Valerie Pisierra
Advisory Committee – Fund Development
  • Zack Carpenter (Chair)
  • Ronni Allen Ward
  • Erin Adams
  • Katie Schneider
  • Valerie Pisierra
Advisory Committee – Special Events
  • Emily Long (Chair)
  • Deb Craig (Chair)
  • Ronni Allen Ward
  • Tracey Leverett
  • Tiffany Meenham
  • Katie Schneider
  • Glenn Wooten
  • Valerie Pisierra

The Latest

Platinum/gold sponsors

Loudoun Cares wants to thank all our supporter for their dedication to our cause. With their help, we can continue to connect those who serve with those in need to build a stronger community.