The Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad (SVRS) held its annual Installation and Awards Dinner on the evening of 26 January 2019 at the Doubletree Hotel in Sterling. During the celebration, a number of awards were presented to SVRS members for their dedication, service, and support to the company and the community. Awardees included:

-- Probationary Member of the Year – Nicholas Nickey
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The Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad recently took delivery of the newest member of its fleet, a 2018 Horton 603F, Ford F-550 4x4 ambulance. Designated as 635C, the unit is currently being outfitted with medical support and communications equipment and will be hitting the streets in the near future. This unit was paid for using donations from the community, and the officers and members of Sterling ... (Full Story & Photos)

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)

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)