[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 172 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2227-E2228]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE GIVING CIRCLE OF HERITAGE HUNT

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 21, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt in Gainesville, Virginia.
   The Giving Circle was established by members of the Heritage Hunt 
community to assist local non-profit organizations with financial 
donations. Members of the Giving Circle save one dollar each day for 
this effort. At the end of the year, the organization's membership 
considers applications from non-profits and votes on the recipients of 
the annual donations.
   It is my honor to enter into the Congressional Record the recipients 
of the Giving Circle's 2010 donations:
   BEACON for Adult Literacy provides tutoring to adults in English for 
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), the GED or high school equivalency 
test, and basic reading, writing, and math skills. BEACON also provides 
life-skills workshops on topics such as health and safety, nutrition, 
financial literacy, parenting skills and community resources.
   Brethren Housing Corporation is in its 22nd year of providing 
sustainable, permanent affordable housing and transitional housing to 
low- and middle-income families in the Greater Manassas and Prince 
William County area.
   Court Appointed Special Advocates of Greater Prince William County 
trains volunteers to protect abandoned, abused or neglected children. 
The Advocates help the children receive the assistance they need to 
overcome their trauma and find a permanent home. The organization 
currently serves 400 children with the help of more than 100 
volunteers.
   The Prince William Area Free Clinic is a public-private partnership 
between Prince William and Sentara Potomac Hospital, the Prince William 
Medical Society, and the Prince William Health Department. It is 
staffed by volunteer professionals and support staff to help meet the 
needs of the low-income and uninsured population.
   Project Mend-a-House uses the skills of volunteer carpenters, 
plumbers, electricians,

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painters, gardeners, and others, matching them with people in need of 
minor home repairs and safety modifications.
   Transitional Housing Barn provides housing, supportive services, 
life management skills and financial education for homeless women and 
their dependent children.
   Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending the 
Giving Circle of Heritage Hunt for helping these worthy organizations 
further their missions to assist our less fortunate neighbors. I extend 
my personal appreciation to the Giving Circle for promoting the spirit 
of charity and generosity in our community.

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