Many Long & Foster’s offices participated in Community Service Day this spring and summer by giving back to the communities where they live, work and play. These activities included helping organizations serve community needs such as clothing, food and housing instability.
Greater Charleston and Charleston/West Ashley Offices
The Greater Charleston and Charleston/West Ashley offices volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. Agents graded land and rolled out sod for two new home sites. The offices also hosted a donation drive for Patriots Villas, an organization that helps local veterans in need.
Great Falls, Leesburg, One Loudoun, McLean & Purcellville Offices
The Great Falls, Leesburg, One Loudoun, McLean and Purcellville offices volunteered with Women Giving Back in Sterling, Virginia. The organization supports women and children in crisis on a first step toward stability by providing quality clothing at no cost. Participants sorted donations and prepared them to be available in the boutique that supports hundreds of individuals in the community.
Chickahominy/New Kent Sales Office
The Chickahominy office in New Kent, Virginia, rolled up their sleeves and donated non-perishable goods to the New Kent Little Free Pantry. The agents and employees helped their community by replenishing the food supply to this food pantry throughout June.
Village of Midlothian and Stony Point Offices
The Village of Midlothian and Stony Point, Virginia, offices volunteered at the Chesterfield Food Bank. Agents worked in the warehouse and grocery section, separating, loading and unloading boxes of food. The offices are also collecting food and have decided that due to extreme need, they will continue with the food drive and volunteering at the Chesterfield Food Bank once a quarter.
The Harbour Pointe office in Midlothian, Virginia, supported the Chesterfield Food Bank. The office’s manager and agents volunteered to assist with food distribution, serving almost 400 families with fresh food. Agents who were unable to participate in the food distribution made monetary donations to the organization.
The Kent Island, Maryland, office chose to embrace the power of unity and compassion by volunteering with Haven Ministries. The team unloaded and organized incoming food to make a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Their dedication to this project stems from their belief that every act of kindness has the power to transform lives and create a stronger, more caring society.
The Tri-Cities Southpark office in Colonial Heights, Virginia, volunteered with Colonial Heights Food Pantry. Team members assisted with food distribution, serving 67 families with fresh food. Agents who were unable to participate made monetary donations to the organization.
The Oceanfront/Coastal office in Virginia Beach volunteered with The Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. The group sorted donated items, checking for expiration dates, then stocked the shelves of the food bank’s marketplace. The office’s team members look forward to volunteering with them in future years.
Easton/St. Michaels, Cambridge & Denton Offices
The three MidShore offices on Maryland’s Eastern Shore — Easton/St. Michaels, Cambridge and Denton, volunteered at Evelyn’s Place, Talbot County’s Interfaith Shelter. The teams made a commitment to volunteer at the organization from May to the end of 2023, cooking dinner for people experiencing housing insecurity.
The Westham office in Richmond, Virginia, partnered with Tuckahoe Middle School. The office gave back to families in need in their community by helping to stock the school’s food pantry by collecting food items and donating grocery store gift cards.
