It’s that special time of year when we look around for all the things we have to be thankful for and take an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in our community who need help. 

Recently, Steve Coniglio, on behalf of Wheelock Communities, donated several coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to the 2024 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet in partnership with Cornerstones, and the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office. The Hunter Mill District Coat Closet will provide free winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to all who need them.

For nearly 50 years, Cornerstones has been helping neighbors in need overcome tough economic times in an already high cost-of-living region. The service area of Cornerstones has grown to include most of northwestern Fairfax County. Each resident in Fairfax Countycan become a Cornerstone and continue their history of helping people build more stable lives by connecting them to vital resources that solve their needs for housing, childcare, food or financial assistance.

“We were happy to be part of the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet initiative as we recognize the need to assist those in our community who need help. It’s important to be reminded of everything we have to be thankful for and to pay it forward whenever we can,” said Steve Coniglio, Regional Partner, Mid-Atlantic for Wheelock Communities.

If you’re looking for ways to donate to your neighbors in need, here are some other places you can make 

a donation during the Thanksgiving season:

https://www.cornerstonesva.org/donations/drives/thanksgiving-food-drive-3/

https://www.reston.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=911

https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/rcc-thanksgiving-food-drive-2024/#:~:text=You%20can%20contribute%20by%20donating,off%20points%20throughout%20the%20community