July Newsletter
SimplyBe Coffee Grand Opening!
On June 29th, we celebrated the grand opening of SimplyBe Coffee at Giant Food in Purcellville!
We were beyond thrilled to have so many members of the community join us at the ribbon cutting ceremony to acknowledge the importance of our mission to provide work opportunities to individuals with differing abilities.
This amazing partnership with Giant Foods highlights the need for expanding inclusive hiring. Work opportunities help those with special needs find purpose and belonging, as well as building independence and confidence. Thank you, Giant, for making this expansion a reality and for your generosity!
A special thank you to Chair Phyllis J. Randall, Town of Purcellville Mayor Bertaut, and Loudoun Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Council Vice Chair Blackwell for taking the time to attend and offer such encouraging remarks.
Additionally, thank you to the nearly 100 business leaders, non-profits, elected officials, local government reps, churches, families, volunteers, and more that came out to support and celebrate those with differing abilities!
Come see us again soon!
Thank you to Wildlight Photography for the amazing photos!
Best of Loudoun Results are In!
We are so excited to announce the results of Best of Loudoun!
Tree of Life is the WINNER for best non-profit!
The Clothing Closet is the WINNER of best thrift store!
SimplyBe is the FINALIST for best coffee!
Thank you for your amazing support in not just voting for us, but for your on-going commitment in helping Tree of Life and our Gospel Enterprise serve those in need. This recognition has a huge impact in helping us spread the word about our mission and reaching out to those in need.
We are so grateful!
Dental Clinic in Eastern Loudoun
Earlier this month, we provided 24 children in Eastern Loudoun with free dental care.
Working with a local public high school, the teens and their siblings received much needed dental cleanings and check-ups, thanks to the support of Dental Innovations of Virginia – Drs. Joon and Julie Coe – and their mobile dental clinic.
Hosted in Leesburg at Destiny Church, these families were also provided follow-up information, dental supplies, prayer, and an opportunity to learn more about the resources Tree of Life can provide.
We are so grateful to be a part of this collaborative effort and make an impact for local families!
The Clothing Closet Grand Opening!
The Grand Opening for our third Clothing Closet location in Middleburg is July 9th!
With this new shop, we’ll be able to share our mission more widely and better serve those in need who live in southwestern Loudoun and the northern Fauquier area.
We are currently accepting donations of summer clothing for men, women, and children.
Join us to help celebrate!
Instagram: @theclothingcloset_federal_st
Facebook: @toltheclothingcloset
The Clothing Closet Website
Annual Summer Giveaway
We are so excited to once again be hosting this huge event to serve families in our community. Last year, we were able to help more than 700 with clothing and over 400 with backpacks!
If you’d like to attend, there is no registration necessary – just show up between 8am and 11am! If you need backpacks, please be sure to bring your children with you. Any questions, email info@tolministries.org.
Want to help?
- VOLUNTEER
- DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- DONATE CLOTHING
- DONATE FURNITURE
Click the button below for all the info and to sign up!
We Are Hiring
Our Eastern Loudoun Food Pantry is hiring a Food Pantry Coordinator to assist the pantry manager with day to day tasks and help with volunteer coordination.
This position is part-time and will involve occasional Saturday hours. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills. Spanish language skills are a huge plus!
Please note, applicants must be comfortable on their feet for most of their shift, able to handle a variety of physical tasks, and capable of lifting 25lbs on a regular basis.
If you feel called to share the love of Christ daily and make a meaningful impact in your local community, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email Tanvi Skiba, our Eastern Loudoun Regional Director: tskiba@tolministries.org.
Volunteer Highlight
This month, we are proud to highlight Bill Partlow, an amazing volunteer who is always ready to serve! August will mark Bill’s one year anniversary of volunteering with Tree of Life, and we are so thankful for his dedication.
Bill has faithfully served as our Wednesday delivery driver, helping ensure groceries reach those who need them. Beyond making deliveries, he also helps coordinate delivery routes, grouping stops together to create the most efficient routes possible.
Bill is always dependable and brings a positive attitude, often sharing wonderful stories that brighten our day. His commitment to serving extends beyond TOL, he also volunteers at the Linus Blanket Project, helping provide comfort to children in the community and has been providing blankets to Tree of Life partners, making a huge impact.
Bill and his wife, Adele, have lived in Herdon for nearly 41 years, and clearly have a deep love for the community.
Thank you Bill, for all you do!
Donor Spotlight
This month we are so grateful to highlight Artisan Plumbing for our Donor Spotlight!
They have been supporting Tree of Life and our Gospel Enterprises in so many ways over the years. Their team hosts regularly holds their meetings at our conference room at SimplyBe, they’ve help higlight and support Tree of Life through their involvement with the Loudoun County Social Collectives, and most recently they were an amazing partner as we renovated the space for the new SimplyBe Coffee in Purcellville.
Their commitment to the community is so impactful – thank you Artisan Plumbing!
Day Break Game Day
Our Day Break Game Day is July 16th!
Come beat the heat at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Purcellville, Virginia, and enjoy some fun and games (and pizza) with other local senior adults.
No registration necessary – we’ll see you there!
Wednesday, July 16 @ 12pm
St. Peter’s Episcopal
37018 Glendale St, Purcellville
TOPGOLF Fundraiser!
FAMILY FUN at TOPGOLF will be back again this August!
Before your summer calendar gets filled with activities, make sure to save the date and join us on August 12th!
This year, we have THREE hours of golf, plus free food and fun at the TOPGOLF in Ashburn – all in support of a great cause!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Find all the info and register here.
Golf Tournament
Join us for a day on the green to support Tree of Life Ministries! Enjoy great golf, community, and a chance to make a difference.
Sponsorship opportunities are available—a great way to promote your business while giving back.
More information and registration is at the link below!
Annual Golf Tournament – Tree of Life
Full Calendar Here
HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen as His heritage.” Psalm 33:12
As I read through Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, I’m reminded that the history of Israel was never simply about kings, battles, or accomplishments. It was always about the hearts of the people and whether they would follow the Lord. There were seasons of faithfulness and blessing, and there were seasons of wandering and consequences. Through it all, God remained faithful.
This year, as America celebrates 250 years, I find myself reflecting not only on our history, but on the hearts of the people who make up our nation today. Our defining moments are not only found in innovation, growth and progress. They are also found in the quiet obedience of people seeking to honor God in their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities.
Psalm 33 was written specifically about Israel, but there is still something for us to consider. A nation experiences blessing when its people turn their hearts toward the Lord. God’s blessing begins one life at a time. As individuals surrender themselves to Him and seek His will, those lives become part of something greater than themselves.
God’s blessing reminds me that He is at work in every season of life. In the past, He called us to Himself. In the present, He walks with us and provides what we need. In the future, we remain His people and His inheritance.
Today, I thank God for America and for the freedoms we have been given. More than that, I thank Him for the freedom to seek Him, follow Him, and live for His purposes. My prayer is that each of us would look to the Lord and allow Him to accomplish His will in our lives.
May God continue to bless America as we seek Him together.
May you be blessed,
Chaplain Wayne Ruckman
