Blossom and Bloom Announces Their 2014-2015 Allocations To Local Non-Profits

Blossom and Bloom Thrift Shop, located in Historic Downtown Leesburg, VA, is pleased to announce their 2014-2015 supporting-fund allocations. Recent monies in the amount of $45,500 were awarded to several non-profits in our area. This year’s recipients include $20,000 each to ECHO and The Arc of Loudoun as well as to other services supporting persons with disabilities such as Very Special Arts, A Place To Be, the Frederick Mission, Maggie’s Closet and The Homeless Trailer Campaign through the Arc Of Loudoun.

The Arc of Loudoun was organized to advocate for persons with disabilities by promoting individual support and equitable participation with their non-disabled peers in all aspects of community life, including education, residence, vocation and healthcare. The goal is to secure the full range of human and civil rights for children and adults with disabilities.

ECHO supports people with disabilities, assists them to realize their potential and achieve their goals. These efforts include adapted, quality transportation where participants are transported to various locations throughout Northern Virginia for jobs. The ECHO workforce, along with a site supervisor/trainer addresses employer needs in areas such as product and production assembly, order fulfillment, mail preparations, grounds-keeping, paper shredding, administrative assistance, retail assistance and document scanning.

“These special organizations serve people in our local communities in a variety of ways and we are happy to be able to support their ongoing efforts.” said Board President Victoria Daly.

Blossom and Bloom Thrift Shop has been in existence since the 1970s, making it the longest-serving endeavor of its sort in Loudoun County. The effort was established for the sole purpose of “Benefiting Others with Disabilities in Loudoun County.”

Increasing contributions has been a top goal of the current Board of Directors and over the past three years, Blossom and Bloom has contributed well over $100,000 to their recipients.

“We would like to thank our generous donors, loyal customers and dedicated volunteers who make this possible year after year”, said Board Vice President Shelley Martin.

Blossom and Bloom is located at 110 Market St, Leesburg, VA. They accept donations Tuesday – Saturday from 10-4. Anyone interested in joining the team of volunteers may call 703 -777-3286 and leave their contact information for the Volunteer Coordinator. Blossom and Bloom is looking for local business partners to join their effort through donations and participation in special projects.