The difference, though, comes in that we want you to consider giving to an organization that does incredible work right in our backyard: Capitol Hill Village.

CHV is an invaluable tool for folks who want to keep calling the Hill their Home. Perhaps many of our readers are young and thinking of starting a family, or caring for young children. But as we get older ––and as Gen Xers, Robert and I are facing that particular stage of life–– it's important to get to know your neighbors. To feel like you're part of a community. To know that if something happens, you can rely on your village.

Capitol Hill Village is that village. It's a non-profit that helps older adults feel cared for and like they are home. And it's a village that allows neighbors, no matter what their age, to help out and treasure our seniors, so that more neighbors can enjoy their home and their independence for longer.

But don't take it just from me. Listen to Judy, the Executive Director of Capitol Hill Village, and to Gillian, a volunteer. And listen to Ashvita, who just started working at CHV. They get to see how transformational their work can be.

We realize this year has been incredibly tough for many of us, but we hope that you're able to make a difference in our community. Click here to donate. 

And hey, okay, yes, if your year has been good and if you love us, why not join our Patreon? Supporting hyperlocal news is kind of a big deal!

With much gratitude,

 

                              Maria Helena Carey/XO, THIH