Dropped off clothes and shoes last summer and it was great. I am preparing to drop off more…read moreclothes and shoes

Not a customer but a donor. I am So impressed by this…read more place & think it's wonderful, truly giving back . Most places I see run a public shop & profits help run their program with sounds ambiguous to me. Excellent work!!!

I have dropped off food that the BSA requested but didn't pick up. So I knew of a couple of places…read moreI could drop other neighbors food collection off at this location. They accept a lot of different types of food and goods. They help our community as a whole if you need help with services. Or you need to unload food.

The food bank last time I checked and had food service it was excellent and more than I could Carryread more

WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!! I came here for the open house and…read moretoured the facility. I think it's pretty safe to say it's a one of a kind (if not the only) non-profit organization / facility that allows you to drop off your child(ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population. They have three "lodges" each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids' paradise...and hopefully it will be. You'll need to register on their website to utilize their services.

Unconditional love…read more As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-out interior decor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill's House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public. Jill's House is an overnight respite home for special-needs children. For the kids, it's like a fun sleepover - there's a music room with musical instruments, sing-a-long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-themed "pods" with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn't have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it's a chance for them to have a night to themselves. Furthermore, Jill's House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child's diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It's apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It's heartwarming to witness. I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call. Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.

I volunteer here when I don't have work and it's such a good place. They're organized and really…read moretry to provide as much as they can for the people staying here. They try to keep it as clean as possible and find people jobs - they even have job listings that felons can work at. Really easy volunteer process if you're looking for a place to go. Nurjan is extremely sweet and is willing to work around your schedule.

The Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is a group of "neighbors helping neighbors" since…read more1944. Yeah, tired old cliche, but it was true then, and it's true now. It never ceases to amaze me how many people who live in Loudoun County have no idea that their tax money doesn't actually pay for career staff 24/7, let alone the equipment and apparatuses needed to save lives. So that's where we step in. We're your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers, and we're here to serve the community (and drive really fast while doing it)! Chances are, if you call 9-1-1 between 1800 and 0600 hours, the folks who will show up at your door to put our your fire, check for a gas leak, or care for you on your way to the hospital are only getting paid in personal pride for giving back to the community. Most people know that the fire station is where our shiny yellow engines and ladder trucks are quartered. Many people also know that we're a joint department - so we have ambulances as medics as well. But that's not all! Our primary Station 6 (we have two: Stations 6 and 23) serves as a bastion for the community, hosting open houses, monthly pancake breakfasts, Mother's Day breakfasts, spaghetti dinners, and our Founders Hall is often rented out for private events. Our volunteer staff go through literally hundreds of hours of book and practical training before being released as firefighters and/or emergency medical technicians. We're constantly brushing up on our skills, and during our duty crew nights you can often find us around town doing practice drills. Our people come from all walks of life - most of us have full-time day jobs ranging from consultants to construction workers to students, and everything in between. It's often like being part of a great big family. A sometimes dysfunctional one, but a family nonetheless. We mess around with each other, we argue, and we tease, but when the fecal matter hits the rotating air circulation device, we cover each other's backs and get it done, because when it comes down to it, each and every one of us is passionate about protecting our homes and our neighbors. Come on down and say hi. Ask to do a ride-along. And for the love of all that is good and right with the world, pull over when you see me tearing down the road in an ambulance with my lights and sirens on!

For my 300th review, I will write up about the firehouse. These people work hard to help out the…read morecommunity here in Ashburn. Everybody should help them out as well. Once a month they do a pancake breakfast, usually the 1st Sunday of the month. They have all the fixings. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, hash browns, biscuits, sausage gravy, yogurt, coffee, and juices. It's very cheap and it all goes to help the station. There is also a kiddie section for kids to do crafts. Come during December and Santa will be there for pictures. So check out their calendar every month on their website and see when the next one is. It's one less weekend meal you have to worry about. Get there early as it can get packed at times.

Dave and his staff are exemplary. Thank goodness for them, and all the volunteers who help our most…read morevulnerable citizens. The Lamb Center used to be at the circle, but this newer location offers more services. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and Christmas will soon be here. Please consider volunteering here, or at least dropping by food, non prescription medications, or other items of need. This area has a real high cost of living. Before you think "not in my backyard," yes it is. We have a considerable amount of people, who simply can't afford a rent or a mortgage. Many of the homeless or vulnerable, whom are helped by this center, are often employed. Is mental illness and substance abuse factors? Of course. Yet Dave and his staff here don't judge people. They help to uplift them. There have been many success stories here. Alcohol and drug abuse classes are regularly held here. Also the staff helps people better themselves, and increase the chances of full time work. All are welcome here, regardless of faith or none. What matters is the humanity. Here it exists everyday. By all means spend time here, and you will find this truly special. All people deserve a meal and warm clothes, as everyone is one paycheck away.

Lori & Joan, the two Friday volunteers are disrespectful, impolite, condescending to the homeless,…read moreracist, and are extremely rude. Lori & Joan are two elderly ladies who are the lunch volunteers are VERY unkind and do not embody Christian values or the Lamb Center. It is so sad that they both are so rude to the poor and homeless people, who deserve to be treated with dignity and respect which they do NOT. They both continue to be abusive to the homeless people, and it's unacceptable. Upper management has been notified several times of their abusive behavior, please do not allow Lori or Joan to volunteer again.

An amazing team of staff and volunteers doing the best work championing for abused and neglected…read morechildren.

Great organization serving our community. While I've never needed their services myself, I sleep…read morebetter knowing they are there if I call.

Sterling Fire Department just drove 2 fire trucks through my condo community at Potomac green…read moreashburn tonight about 7:00pm, all decorated with Christmas lights and a megaphone calling out to people to say hi to Santa. I stood on my balcony and waved to a live Santa sitting on a large chair on top of second fire truck. I love that they did this. Very touching and uplifting. I'm making my first donation to them tomorrow in person. Thank you sterling for doing that.