The Gift of Giving: Chrissi Gore Shares Ways to Support Fauquier County This Holiday Season 🎁

As the scent of pumpkin spice fills the air and the holidays rapidly approach, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! It’s a wonderful time to reflect on what we're grateful for and most importantly, to extend a helping hand to those in our community.

At Alls Real Estate, we believe in the power of local support, which is why we spoke with Chrissi Gore, Vice President of the Board of Directors for Leadership Fauquier, to talk about ways you can give back right here in Fauquier County, Virginia. Chrissi is a passionate advocate for local non-profits and she shared some fantastic, year-round opportunities for individuals and businesses to make a difference.

Giving Back with the All Family Coat Drive
First off, we're kicking off the season with an All Family Coat Drive! All sizes needed! 

A warm coat can make all the difference as the weather gets colder. 

Now through November 10th,2025

Drop Locations include:

• Cornerstone Baptist Church
• 4J's Farm and Brewery
• Fauquier Times
• Hero's Bridge 

🐟 Supporting FAUQUIER FISH

FAUQUIER FISH is a cornerstone of support in our community, offering services from food assistance to senior programs. They always welcome help!

• Monetary Donations: Consider sponsoring a child for $25/month to help with their needs:mtyc.co/f6nncg.
• Give goods: from your pantry that have not expired
• Give Time & Services:
• Volunteer with their food pantry, Weekend PowerPack, or Senior Program. Email: volunteer@fauquierfish.org.
• If you or your company can donate professional services—like legal advice, HR expertise, or haircuts—email: info@fauquierfish.org.

🏡 Helping with Shelter: FAUQUIER FAMILY SHELTER SERVICES

This organization provides local emergency and transitional housing. They often need help with projects to keep the facilities running smoothly.

• You or your group can help with projects like cleaning or painting. Check out their current volunteer needs here:Let's Volunteer: Family Shelter Services.

🧣 Warmth & Essentials: HOPE HEALS - A Community Freestore

Hope Heals provides essential items free of charge. Right now, their focus is on providing warmth as winter approaches:

• They are currently collecting cold-weather gear such as sleeping bags, camping tents, tarps, and hand warmers.

🤝 The PATH Foundation’s Let’s Volunteer Hub

If you're unsure where to start, the Let’s Volunteer Hub is a fantastic resource! It's a central location to find various year-round opportunities throughout the county:Let's Volunteer Hub.

👵 Volunteering with Seniors: Encompass Community Support

Want to give back to our older community members? Encompass Community Supports has many wonderful volunteering opportunities, especially with the Senior Center:Encompass Community Supports.

👕 Clothing Drives for Boxes to Basics

Support local efforts to provide clothing essentials:

• Adult Clothing: Drop off gently used adult clothing at Studio Luxe (92 Main Street Suite 102, Warrenton, VA 20186).
• Children's Clothing: Drop off gently used children's clothing at Erin's Elderberries (4257 Aiken Drive Suite D, Warrenton, VA 20187).

🇺🇸 Serving Our Veterans: HERO'S BRIDGE

Consider reaching out to HERO'S BRIDGE to inquire about their Battle Buddy Program and how you can support our local veterans:HERO'S BRIDGE.

About Chrissi

Chrissi Gore has a dedicated life to caring for others, stemming from her background in pediatric healthcare. After stepping back to focus on her family, she began giving back to the community by becoming actively involved with several local organizations.

Her key volunteer roles and passions include:

• Leadership Fauquier: Chrissi serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors and also heads up the alumni committee.
• Community Involvement: She is actively involved with Fauquier Free Clinic and Fauquier Fish.
• Service Focus: Her volunteer work is driven by a belief that strong communities are built by people who care, focusing on efforts to expand healthcare access, provide food security, and strengthen local leadership.
• Personal Interests: Beyond her service, she enjoys expressing her creative through art, exploring nature on hikes, and cherishing time with her family. 

Leadership Fauquier

Leadership Fauquier is dedicated to educating and motivating individuals to assume leadership roles in bettering our community. We encourage you to check out their mission and stay tuned for the newsletter with more details on their work and Chrissi's bio:Leadership Fauquier.

This holiday season, let's open our hearts and contribute to the incredible work being done in Fauquier County. Whether you give your time, goods, or resources, every action counts!