November Newsletter
Piedmont Dental Clinic
In October, at Grace Bible Church in Marshall, Virginia, our Piedmont Region held its first Dental Clinic!
With Dental Innovations of Virginia, we were able to provide FREE cleanings and checkups for 22 local children, about a quarter of whom had never been to a dentist before. We’ll now be working with local providers to make sure those in need of follow-up attention receive the support they need.
We are so grateful to be able to make an impact for these families and want to thank Drs. Joon and Julie Coe, Grace Bible Church, and all the volunteers that helped make this possible!
Annual 5k Race with a Cause
On October 17th, we had more than 80 people show up to #racewithacause at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville!
We are so grateful to everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, sponsored, and helped make the morning such a success. It was wonderful to see our community come together for a meaningful cause.
Funds raised through the race support our Shelter Branch, helping us provide transitional housing and support for individuals and families in need right here in our community. Thank you for being part of that work.
We are especially grateful to Patrick Henry College for once again welcoming us and hosting the event, and to all of our generous sponsors:
Title Sponsor: Unity Power Services
Award Sponsor: Core Government Services Corporation
Snack Sponsor: Consolidated Electrical Distributors Washington DC
Hydration Sponsor: Bank of Clarke Foundation
T-shirt Sponsors:
MASE Training
Loudoun Insurance Group
AllTech Services, Inc.
Purcellville Baptist Church
Davis Infrastructure, LLC
Dulles Electric Supply
Compu Dynamics, LLC
MidAtlantic Mechanical LLC
And a special thank you to MASE Training for leading our pre-race warm-up, along with all of the volunteers and PHC team members who gave their time to make the morning possible.
The Clothing Closet
Every fall, we put a spotlight on the amazing work that is happening at Tree of Life’s boutique thrift store, The Clothing Closet.
Our purpose through this ministry is not only to provide high-quality, low cost clothing to the whole community, but also to ensure that families in need can receive free clothing with dignity as needed throughout the year. So far in 2026, 295 people have received assistance.
With three locations now open – Purcellville, Leesburg, and Middleburg – we are now able to reach out to even more people and share about how the Clothing Closet and Tree of Life are serving the local community.
If you’d like to get involved, there are a number of ways you can support those in need through The Clothing Closet:
Shop and donate at our NEW Middleburg location: 15 East Federal Street
Shop local with us on Small Business Saturday (11/28)
Make a financial gift here to support this ministry
Thank you to everyone that shops, donates, and shares about “clothing with a cause”!
Volunteer Highlight
This month, we are delighted to highlight one of our Piedmont volunteers, Elizabeth Courts (pictured on the left).
Elizabeth is a registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner that recently retired after a 35-year teaching career in the School of Nursing at Shenandoah University.
She joined TOL Piedmont in the Spring of 2026 as Health Branch Director and has been an invaluable gift ever since – coordinating blood pressure checks and well-being advice at our Spring Clothing Giveaway and also handling the first Piedmont Dental Clinic in Marshall offering care to 22 children, shared about above.
Elizabeth’s favorite pastimes are spending time with her three children, their spouses, five grandchildren, walking trails and dirt roads, gardening, and photography.
She is a long-standing member of Trinity Episcopal and a true pleasure to have on the team – thank you, Elizabeth!
Donor Spotlight
This month we are spotlighting an amazing partner – AllTech Services!
AllTech has been coming alongside Tree of Life to serve those in need in a number of areas. Not only do they help by sponsoring our fundraising events – like our recent 5k – but they’ve also made a commitment to provide 100 turkeys for local families that we are supporting during Thanksgiving! This will be the second year they’ve helped us during the holiday season and we are so grateful.
Their commitment to serving the community and working with local non-profits to make an impact is a huge blessing – thank you AllTech!
Thanksgiving Together
Looking to make a difference over the holidays? Check out our annual Thanksgiving Together event in Purcellville!
At Thanksgiving Together, we provide a hot, homecooked Thanksgiving meal for the community… whether a family or individual is struggling to make ends meet, or just need a little fellowship, our event is ready to serve them. Attendees can dine in with us or take food to enjoy at home.
CURRENTLY WE ARE MOST IN NEED OF FOOD DONATIONS FOR THIS EVENT!
Check out the button below for more information and the food sign up – thank you!
Thanksgiving Meal Drive
In addition to our Thanksgiving Together event in Purcellville, Tree of Life is also partnering with Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn to have a turkey and all the fixings delivered to families in Eastern Loudoun!
How you can help:
Donate Food! We are collecting food for the deliveries, which can be dropped off at our Eastern Loudoun Pantry or CFC. See the flyer at the link below.
You can email info@tolministries.org with any questions!
Community Christmas
The Christmas season is fast approaching, and Tree of Life’s Community Christmas Ministry is dedicated to spreading the joy of the season to those we serve.
We’d love your help in making this a special Christmas for the local community:
Give – donations of any amount help make an impact.
Shop – for new toys for children or provide gift cards for families.
Volunteer – we have multiple events that need you to help make them a success.
Click the button for more info!
Still Waters Events
October included so many fun events for our Still Waters Ministry! If you missed them, don’t worry – November is action packed also! Check out the calendar to see everything that’s going on.
Here are a few highlights for the month:
- Movie and Game Night (11/13)
- Friendsgiving (11/20)
Make sure you are signed up for our text alerts so you get all the updates – use the link below for more info!
A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
As we enter this season of thanksgiving, let’s lift our voices to the Lord and give thanks to the One to whom we owe everything:
It is good to give thanks to the LORD,
to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
to declare your steadfast love in the morning,
and your faithfulness by night,
to the music of the lute and the harp,
to the melody of the lyre.
For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;
at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
Psalm 92:1–4
In his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789, President George Washington called upon the nation to acknowledge Almighty God, obey His will, give thanks for His blessings, and humbly seek His protection and favor. Those words still invite us to turn our hearts toward the Lord today.
In just a few weeks, many of us will gather around tables with family and friends. As we enjoy the food and fellowship, may we pause to remember the One whose faithful hands have carried us through another year.
What are you thankful for this year?
Here at Tree of Life, we are thankful for Jesus Christ, who has called us to serve the poor and needy in our communities in His name. We are thankful for the relationships He allows us to build with those we serve. And we are thankful for the volunteers, churches, and supporters who give so generously, making His love visible through their kindness.
Behind every meal shared, every need met, and every encouraging conversation is a reason to thank the Lord.
Let’s offer Him our prayer of thanksgiving:
Father, thank You for Your steadfast love in the morning and Your faithfulness through the night. Thank You for sending Jesus, for meeting our needs, and for allowing us to share Your blessings with others. Give us grateful hearts that recognize Your goodness and willing hands that extend Your love. May our thanksgiving become a way of life that honors You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”Romans 15:13
May you be blessed,
Chaplain Wayne Ruckman
