Commonwealth’s First Lady presents second Spirit of Virginia award to NOVA nonprofit

VIENNA, Va. (WRIC) — Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined First Girl of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin as she offered a Northern Virginia nonprofit with the second Spirit of Virginia Award.

In line with the First Girl’s web site, the Spirit of Virginia Award “celebrates individuals and organizations who’re Strengthening the Spirit of Virginia” and “acknowledges distinctive qualities and standout achievements throughout the Commonwealth.”

The award was offered to Jill’s Home, a Vienna-based nonprofit that gives short-term in a single day respite look after DC-area households with mental disabilities between the ages of 6 and 17. Jill’s Home has been working for 12 years and has served greater than 1,000 households at their Vienna location.

“Jill’s Home’s mission is close to to the Governor and my hearts. For a dozen years, Jill’s Home has served not solely a few of our most valuable kids – these with developmental and mental disabilities – but in addition these kids’s complete household items,” Suzanne stated. “With a watch to bettering lives, Jill’s Home caregivers really embody the candy Spirit of Virginia.” 

The primary Spirit of Virginia Award was offered to the Nationwide Heart for Wholesome Veterans in March, and 4 extra will likely be awarded this 12 months.