Clothing and Blanket Drive Brings Comfort to Loudoun County Residents

Jan. 21, 2013 - PRLog -- LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va., -- In a continuing effort to support the underserved in the community, members of Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter (LCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., are hosting a drive to collect warm clothes and blankets for the Volunteers of America Chesapeake- Leesburg Homeless Shelter. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a national public service organization. Since establishing the Loudoun County chapter in 2009, members have provided regular support to the shelter with meals and clothing.  

“Loudoun County may be one of the richest counties in the country, yet many residents need assistance,” noted LCAC President Linda Griffin.  “Our goal is to help raise awareness and provide ongoing service to residents seeking help.”

LCAC is conducting the drive during its annual Founder’s Day celebration Saturday, Jan. 26 at Hooked Seafood & Sushi, 46240 Potomac Run Plaza in Sterling.  The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to support the drive by bringing new warm clothing, particularly for adults, and blankets.  

The clothing and blanket drive is among LCAC’s many public service events. Complete information about the organization’s programs and activities is available on the chapter’s website:  www.lcacdst.org.

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Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter (LCAC) is among 980 chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a private, non-profit public service organization with over 200,000 members worldwide.  LCAC has over 100 college educated women who are registered voters and actively engaged in Loudoun County using the national organization’s five-point thrust – Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health and Political Awareness and Involvement.