The Arc of Loudoun in the News
2020
Seeing the silver linings: While coping with the new reality, special education community longs for person-to-person engagement, Loudoun Times Mirror, May 29, 2020
Loudoun County Nonprofit Adjusts Services to Help Adults and Children with Disabilities – Amy Metaxa and Lisa Kimball on WJLA Channel 7, May 18, 2020
Virginia Calls for COVID-19 Volunteers – The Arc of Loudoun’s CEO, Lisa Kimball on Fox5 News, April 15, 2020.
How Lisa Kimball turned her resume upside down to run the Arc of Loudoun
Claude Moore Foundation grants $2.4M to Loudoun organizations for 2020
$250K Claude Moore Grant to Boost Arc of Loudoun’s Early Intervention Preschool
Kidd Around Town: My Bloody Valentine Event to benefit The Arc of Loudoun
2019
Leesburg’s Award Winning Haunted House, Shocktober, Opens for its 10th Season on October 4th
Shocktober Wins Twice at Annual Tourism Awards, 10 May 2019, Loudoun Now, 10 May 2019, Loudoun Now
Singing to Help Others: Loudoun Musicians Give Back with Performances Saturday, 10 May 2019, Loudoun Now
The Arc Celebrates Efforts to Help Disabled Residents Enjoy ‘A Life Like Ours’, 23 March 2019, Loudoun Now
Loudoun Chamber Foundation Awards $24K to Nonprofits, 10 January 2019, Loudoun Now
2018
The Arc of Loudoun returns to its original brand, Karen Graham 5 December 2018, Loudoun Times Mirror
LightUP Festival Proceeds Benefit The Arc of Loudoun, Molette Green 29 November 2018, NBC4 Washington
The Arc of Loudoun Celebrates Opening of New Aurora Clinic, Renss Greene 16 November 2018, Loudoun Now
The Arc of Loudoun’s Shocktober Scares for Kids, 12 October 2018, Local DVM
Haunted House Stop #1: My Paranormal Experience at the Only Real Haunted House in Northern Virignia, 12 October 2018, Our Community Now
Do You Want Scary Good Fun This October? Hit Up DC’s Top Haunted Trails, 9 October 2018, DC Fray
Four Levels of Terror, Escape Room Part of Shocktober at Paxton Manor through Nov. 4, 7 October 2018, Loudoun Tribune
Haunted Mansion Delivers Scares in Service to Kids with Disabilities, 5 October 2018, WTOP
Everything you need to do in DC this weekend, 5 October 2018, Thrillist
The Arc of Loudoun’s Shocktober Returns Beginning October 5, 29 September 2018, Loudoun Tribune
We Scare Because We Care: Shocktober, Oct. 5, 14 September 2018, Fairfax Times
Shocktober to Take Over Loudoun With New Theme, Partners, Renss Greene, 29 August 2018, Loudoun Now
Shocktober to terrorize patrons in Leesburg starting Oct. 5, 29 August 2018, Loudoun Times Mirror
Leesburg Zip Trip: The Arc of Loudoun, 24 August 2018, Fox 5
The Arc of Loudoun’s Ability Fitness Center Changes Lives, Rebecca Burnett, 6 June 2018, Local DVM
iCan Bike Camp comes to Leesburg for second year, Rebecca Burnett, 27 June 2018, Local DVM
Ability Fitness Center boasts a special kind of gym culture, Michael Balderston, 2018 June, Northern Virginia Magazine
iCan Bike Camp Grows in Second Year, Renss Greene, 25 June 2018, Loudoun Now
Moving Beyond Expectations at Ability Fitness Center, Beth Rasin, 1 June 2018, Middleburg Life
Mother Helps Hundreds of Kids After Learning How to Care for Her Autistic Son, Leon Harris, Michelle Rivera, Perkins Broussard, 1 June 2018, NBC Washington
A photo emerges and a Va. school system’s use of seclusion comes under scrutiny, Debbie Truong, 26 May 2018, The Washington Post
Leesburg Fitness Center with the Ability to Change Lives, Leonard Shapiro, 23 May 2018, Country Spirit
Supervisors Approve $25k in Grant Applications , Renss Greene, 22 May 2018, Loudoun Now
Music at the Manor May 19 Supports Arc Of Loudoun Programs, by Joseph Dill, 15 May 2018, The Loudoun Tribune
All Abilities Night at iFly Loudoun: Uplifting and Charitable Experience, by Joseph Dill, 7 May 2018, The Loudoun Tribune
100WomenStrong Announces Grants for 28 Loudoun Programs, by Danielle Nadler, 2 May 2018, Loudoun Now
Physical therapy and spinal cord injuries on WUSA9, 17 April 2018
Get involved with the Ability Fitness Center on WUSA9 17 April 2018
Ability Fitness Center: Improving life for those with disabilities on WUSA9 17 April 2018
Moose Supreme Governor Visits Leesburg, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 6 April 2018
Ability Fitness Expands Potential, Floor Space, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 5 April 2018
Ability Fitness Center: A gym for those facing neurological conditions, by Diane Helentjaris, Loudoun Times Mirror, 4 April 2018
Sheraton Tysons to host All-Star Comic Con, Fairfax Times, 30 March 2018
Parents Share Stories of Isolation for Special Needs Children, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 27 February 2018
Arc of Loudoun: What Is It? by Joseph Dill, Loudoun Tribune, 22 February 2018
My Bloody Valentine: February Haunted House Experience Aids Arc of Loudoun Programs, by Joseph Dill, Loudoun Tribune, 5 February 2018
Love is Always in the Air in Loudoun , by Jennifer Sigal, Destination Hotels January 2018
2017
New Ability Fitness Center Serves Loudoun’s Physically Challenged, by Danielle Nadler, Loudoun Now, 20 November 2017
Paxton Breaks Ground on Aurora Behavior Clinic, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 11 October 2017
Advocates Say Disability Forgotten in Nonprofit Assessment, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 9 October 2017
At Shocktober, Scaring Is Caring by Jan Mercker, Loudoun Now, 4 October 2017
Extraordinary Collaborations, Loudoun Now, 25 May 2017
Arc of Loudoun Paxton Campus Announces New Executive Director, by Veronike Collazo, Loudoun Tribune, 25 May 2017
Arc of Loudoun holds first Pathways to Justice training , Shaheed Morris, Local DMV 24 May 2017
Loudoun Criminal Justice System Receives Disability Training, by Veronike Collazo, Loudoun Tribune, 23 May 2017
Easy on the Senses: Inova Loudoun Rolls Out Specialized Approach for Autisic Patients, by Norman K Styer, Loudoun Now, 14 May 2017
Autism-friendly pediatric E.R. unveiled at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Chantalle Edmunds, Loudoun Times Mirror, 12 May 2017
Loudoun Volunteerism Celebrated with Awards Ceremony, Loudoun Now, 28 April 2017
Ability Fitness Plans Paxton Service Center, Readies for Golf Fundraiser, Loudoun Now, 14 April 2017
School Funding, Employment Services Take Center Stage at Budget Public Hearings, by Renss Greene, 06 March 2017
New Pilot Program Helps Individuals With Special Needs, by Sierra Fox, 23 Feb 2017
The Arc of Loudoun Executive Director Lassiter Resigns, by Danielle Nadler, Loudoun Now, 12 Jan 2017
Old Barn Gets New Life Helping Children with Disabilities, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 12 Jan 2017
2016
VIDEO – Paxton Campus strengthening the community, interview with Eileen Whelan on GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON, WJLA7, 15 Nov 2016
VIDEO – Paxton Campus helps disabled give back to community, interview with Eileen Whelan on GOOD MORNING WASHINGTON, WJLA7, 15 Nov 2016
Deputies Train to Spot Mental Illness and Avoid Tragedies, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 20 Oct 2016
Loudoun deputies learn how to identify, respond to people with autism, by Jim Barnes, Washington Post – Loudoun Local Section, 10 Oct 2016
Sheriff’s Office and Paxton Campus Push New Program to Help People with Disabilities, by Veronike Collazo of The Loudoun Tribune, 5 Oct 2016
(Shocktober) There’s A Haunted House In Virginia That’s So Terrifying You Have To Sign A Waiver To Enter, Beth Wellford, 18 Aug 2016
Old Ox Brews the Flavor of Shocktober, by Renss Greene, Loudoun Now, 12 Aug 2016
Jamming for a cause in Leesburg, by Alison Cuevas, Loudoun Times-Mirror on 4 Aug 2016
Community Action Results in New Home for Leesburg Mother, Son, Loudoun Now, 2 Aug 2016
(Shocktober) My Bloody Valentine offers fear, romance in Leesburg, by Tiffany Arnold, WTOP.com. 12 February 2016.
(Shocktober) VIDEOS: Shocktober’s ‘My Bloody Valentine’ Feb. 12-14, with Eileen Whelan of WJLA News Channel 7. 11 February 2016
(Shocktober) Dare to scare for a unique Valentine’s Day, by Adrienne West, Northern Virginia Magazine. 9 February 2016.
(Shocktober) A bloody Valentine’s Day adventure at Paxton Campus, by Hannah Dellinger, Loudoun Times-Mirror. 29 January 2016
PRESS RELEASE: Shocktober Opens its Doors for Three Nights in February and One Night in March!
2015
Young People With Disabilities Thriving In Job Opportunities, by Mike Stancik of Leesburg Today on 3 Nov 2015.
(Shocktober) BLOG: Halloween haunt review: Shocktober (Paxton Manor): Warning: Just reading this post may scare you! Read at your own risk! by Patricia Hall,FairfaxFamilyFun.com. 17 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) D-Line, Linebackers Reflect On Getting Super Scared This Week At ‘Shocktober’, Jake Kring-Schreifels, Associate Writer, Redskins.com, 16 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) VIDEO: Shocktober’s Paxton Manor in Leesburg, Va., By Meaghan Mooney at WUSA9’s Great Day Washington, 16 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Redskins linebackers tackle haunted house in Va., By Michelle Basch | WTOP 16 October 2015
How I … Give people the creeps for a good cause: Leesburg’s The Aurora School turns into haunted house to raise wicked amounts of money, by Chase Cabot of Washington Business Journal on 16 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Redskins’ Linebackers Get Spooked In Leesburg, by Danielle Nadler, Leesburg Today, 15 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Redskins defensive line got very scared at a haunted house, by Extra Mustard |Sports Illustrated, 14 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Redskins’ defensive line visits haunted house, gets scared, Scott Allen, Washington Post, 13 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Redskins’ D-Line Gets A Good Scare At ‘Shocktober’, Stephen Czarda, Redskins.com, 13 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Even Redskins D-linemen get scared at haunted houses, CSN Mid-Atlantic, 13 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) BLOG: Shocktober is a Spooktacular Haunt Supporting a Great Cause! Amy Pope Fitzgerald of Twingles Mom Blog, 10 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Halloween 2015: Shocktober’s Paxton Manor haunted house in Leesburg, Virginia, Examiner.com, 9 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) These 12 Haunted Houses In Virginia Will Terrify You In The Best Way (Paxton Manor #4), Only In Your State, 9 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) Shocktober Aims To Scare For A Good Cause, by Mike Stancik, Leesburg Today, 7 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) VIDEO: Haunting Season Begins at Virginia Estate: Paxton Mansion Begins New Season, by NBC4 News. 2 Oct 2015
(Shocktober) VIDEO: DIY Zombie Makeup on Let’s Talk Live on Channel 8 News. 2 Oct 2015 (Minute 19:25)
Stolen Paxton Campus Golf Cart Back In Service, by Mike Stancik of Leesburg Today on September 15, 2015
VIDEO: Community Rallies to Help Paxton Campus, by NBC4 on September 15, 2015
Leesburg Thrift Shop Donates To Nonprofits, by Mike Stancik of Leesburg Today on August 15, 2015
4 NBC WASHINGTON: Vandals Strike the Heart of a Leesburg Non-Profit
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Community Rallies to Aid Paxton after Golf Cart is Stolen
Melissa Heifetz named Director of Advocacy at ALLY Advocacy Center (page 31)
Adults with Autism May Be Loudoun’s Next Agribusiness Workforce
Visit Loudoun celebrates its 20th anniversary at annual awards ceremony
Loudoun’s tourism champions honored at Visit Loudoun awards
Paxton Campus Launches May Concert Series With Voodoo Blues
Area Dancers Donate $12,000 to Local Charities
Paxton Campus Holds Annual Celebration Monday
2014
Paxton Campus Dedicates School To Longtime Supporter
Constructing a legacy: The Aurora School in Loudoun dedicated to “Butch” Miller
Open Door Learning Center at Paxton Campus
2013
Radio-Thon Ready to ‘Ring In’ the 28th Annual Chain of Checks!
Maggie’s Closet in Leesburg turns 2
Maggie’s Closet Marks Two Years Of Service
This Holiday Season, Gift For Good
Remember Gifts for Good this holiday
Willowsfordramblings: Paxton Manor Experience
Paxton Mansion in Leesburg will squeeze one more Halloween fright from you this weekend
Haunted Paxton Manor’s Shocktober Scaring Up A Crowd
28th Annual Chain of Checks beneficiaries announced
Paxton Campus Joins Monarch Butterfly Initiative
Aurora School celebrates 10-year anniversary
Paxton Campus Won the 2013 Leesburg Patriot Cup
The Battle to Educate the Autistic
100 Women Strong Announces 2013 Grant Recipients
2013 Leesburg Business Award Nominees Announced
The Arc of Loudoun Raises Autism Awareness
Autism awareness walk set for April 7 in Leesburg
Claude Moore Charitable Foundation awards $889k to Loudoun charities
2012
UPDATE: Paxton Manor Transforms into Haunted Attraction
Students, Staff Celebrate Grand Opening of Paxton Attraction
Art Exhibit and Live Auction to Benefit Paxton Manor
Paranormal Sleepover to Take Place at Paxton Manor
Run for Independence 8K to Benefit Arc of Loudoun
Sterling Women Hosts The Arc of Loudoun Director
Autism Bill Unanimously Approved
2011
Interview with Jennifer Lassiter, Executive Director of Paxton Campus
Maggie’s Closet Holds Open House
Maggie’s Closet Prepares For Those in Need
Governor appoints Loudoun residents to boards
Paxton Manor Prepares for Halloween
Non-Profit Boot Camp Offers Networking, Learning Opportunities
2010
Paxton Manor in Leesburg turned into haunted house for Halloween
2008
Aurora School Targets 2009 Opening At Carlheim
Aurora School To Move To Paxton In Leesburg
Aurora School Inks Deal For Paxton Center; $9M Renovation Planned