Old Dominion Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Virginia — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Virginia — Lights shining across the Old Dominion
8,000+ volunteers. 300,000+ meals served. Tutoring, mentorship, resource distribution. 2025 Virginia Governor's Volunteerism Award.
Shelter and support for families escaping abuse and homelessness. Linda Whitehurst volunteers five days a week, ten-plus years. The fruit does not lie.
One of the largest mosques on the East Coast. Food pantry, refugee services, mental health support, youth programs — open to the community regardless of faith. Sadaqah at scale in Northern Virginia.
Confirmed food pantry. Three campuses, two locations. Bilingual English and Spanish ministry. Shenandoah Valley serving immigrant and refugee neighbors.
Restoring hope and transforming lives. Food, housing, poverty relief in the state capital.
Counseling, food assistance, elder care, refugee resettlement — for anyone in need. Tikkun olam on the banks of the James River for over a century.
Municipal shelter with a significantly improved save rate. Volunteer and rescue partner network. The city doing better.
Virginia's first Gurdwara, built by a dozen families who drove to DC for worship until they had enough to build their own. The langar has been open since 1989. Every visitor fed. Every door open.
Over 75 member congregations — Baha'i, Buddhist, Hindu, Islam, Jain, Jewish, Sikh, Zoroastrian and Christian. Not worshipping together — working together. Since 1968. That is TKM before TKM had a name.
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Virginia that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.