LINK, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides emergency food and financial assistance to qualified people in need. Supported primarily by donations of food and funds, LINK is comprised of dedicated churches, organizations, and individuals serving the Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn, Virginia communities. The all volunteer staff at LINK believe in the power of selfless service and the importance of providing people in crisis with unconditional love. This love includes commitment, compassion, and the courage to serve the sick, abused, hurt, unloved, and powerless.
LINK does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental health, or any characteristic protected by law with respect to the provision of services and volunteer participation.
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LINK does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental health, or any characteristic protected by law with respect to the provision of services and volunteer participation.
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About Us
LINK, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that provides emergency food and financial assistance to qualified people in need. Supported primarily by donations of food and funds, LINK is comprised of dedicated churches, organizations, and individuals serving the Herndon, Sterling, and Ashburn, Virginia communities. The all volunteer staff at LINK believe in the power of selfless service and the importance of providing people in crisis with unconditional love. This love includes commitment, compassion, and the courage to serve the sick, abused, hurt, unloved, and powerless.
LINK does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental health, or any characteristic protected by law with respect to the provision of services and volunteer participation.
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LINK does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental health, or any characteristic protected by law with respect to the provision of services and volunteer participation.
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LINK Governance Board
The LINK Board is composed of one volunteer representative from each member church or organization, five elected volunteer officers, and appointed mission coordinators. The LINK Board directly oversees the activity of the various mission coordinators and special volunteers. The officers are elected in November and begin their one-year term of office the following January.
Lisa Lombardozzi
President & Food Committee Chair
Cori Sanzano
Vice President
Ling Nero
Treasurer
Betty Eidemiller
Recording Secretary
Bob Ashdown
Food Pantry Manager
Bob Ashdown
Store/Restaurant Pickup Coordinator
Carrie Sawicki
Business Liaison
Becky Field-Ross
Corresponding Secretary
Ling Nero
Website Manager
Our Partners
We would like to thank the many businesses and schools that partner with LINK on a regular basis. Some of our regular partners are Wegman's, Safeway, Trader Joe's, Great Harvest Bread, Perfect Sense, Capital Area Food Bank and Costco.
We also partner with many businesses, groups and churches. For more information on our partners and becoming a LINK partner, click here.
We also partner with many businesses, groups and churches. For more information on our partners and becoming a LINK partner, click here.
Awards
LINK was recognized for 40 years of service in the Congressional Record on July 9th, 2012 by Congressman Frank Wolf.
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Delegate David LaRock of the 33rd District was patron to a Resolution in 2014 commending LINK for excellent service to the community.
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Lisa Lombardozzi was presented the Virginia Humanitarian Award in 2014.
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