January is National Blood Donor Month, declared by President Richard Nixon in 1970, to pay tribute to voluntary blood donors and increase donation by others.

In an effort to do our part in thanking blood donors and to raise awareness for more donations, we share these American Red Cross facts on why donating blood is so important and effective.

- Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells ... (Full Story & Photos)

Did you make a new year's resolution to get more involved in the community? Want to learn some new and valuable skills? If so, Sterling Rescue is looking for Operational and Administrative members who want to make a difference (no experience is necessary, we'll train you). Please email us at membership@sterlingrescue.org, or attend our next Volunteer Information Session on 9 January 2018 from 7pm ... (Full Story & Photos)

On 6 December 2018, members of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad met to elect the organization's administrative officers for the coming year. Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Directors:

- President: Sam Neglia

- Vice President: Jen Ferguson

- Treasurer: Doug Rambo

- Secretary: Megan Kingston

- At-Large Board Members: Olivia McLaren, Kate Passow, Sarah ... (Full Story)

The Loudoun Cold Weather Shelter is open from 15 November through 31 March of each year. The purpose of the shelter is to ensure that people in the community who are unsheltered or literally homeless during periods of extreme cold have a warm and welcoming place to stay. For over ten years, Loudoun County has provided this service to the community and partners with local nonprofits and the faith-based ... (Full Story & Photos)

The officers and members of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad extend their thanks to the community for coming out SterlingFest to check-out our annual open house held with the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company. We hope to see you again next year at SterlingFest 2019. ... (Full Story & Photos)