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Natural Talent Found at INMED USA’s Hangout

Meet Aaron, a somewhat quiet young man but good at socializing with others since he is humble and respectful, especially with older people. Aaron has been in INMED USA's youth ...

Another Outstanding Report Card for Healthy Families Loudoun

STERLING, VA (February 21, 2022): INMED USA’s Healthy Families Loudoun continues to be a top Healthy Families Virginia (HFV) programs to prevent child abuse and neglect, according to a recent …

SBA Finalist Spotlight 2021: INMED Partnerships for Children

Loudoun Chamber announced INMED USA as a finalist for Nonprofit Organization of the Year! Join us for the 27th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards on Friday, October 29, 2021 at …

Loudoun County children channel COVID-19 frustrations into artwork exhibit

LEESBURG, Va. (WDVM) — The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee (AAC) is featuring artwork created by students of vulnerable families in the community. The paintings are flying off the walls, and …

Family non-profit receives large donation of baby equipment, supplies

Times-Mirror Staff Report Jan 19, 2021  While one Leesburg nonprofit has decided to close its doors, another local nonprofit plans to carry on its mission. It Takes a Village, Baby, …

Virtual Zumba Monday’s 6:30 pm

With a LOT of Help From Our Friends…

Families in need are surviving! The coronavirus pandemic has brought out the generosity of our community in SO many amazing ways. Our 2020 community partner network has exploded with in-kind …

Many Hands Make Impactful Work

The year 2020 has tested the bonds of our families and communities in uniquely challenging ways. COVID turned our lives upside down and forced us to find creative new approaches …

INMED USA October Newsletter

Help Us Keep At-Risk Families Warm for the Winter The lower-income communities of Loudoun County have been the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents who rely on hourly, low-wage …

Nelson Mandela Day Campaign July 18, 2020

Born and raised in poverty and unjustly imprisoned for more than two decades, Nelson Mandela overcame hatred, violence and oppression to become the leader of South Africa and an inspiration …

INMED Selected as Finalist for the Zayed Sustainability Prize

STERLING, VA (October 14, 2019): INMED Partnerships for Children has been selected as one of three finalists in the food category for the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 for its …

INMED’s 1st Family Fun Fest Draws Hundreds

STERLING, VA (September 16, 2019): A picture-perfect day and unlimited access to all the amenities of Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park were a winning combination for celebrating INMED Partnerships …

Thankful Thursday: Geoff Crawley

 We’re thankful for supporters like Geoff Crawley, who promote the transformational work of our Opportunity Center in the community. Because of Geoff and his fan club, we’re able to reach …

Teaching Math and Chemistry to Make Cupcakes

Chef Yahaira is using #math and #chemistry to teach our INMED Opportunity Center campers how to make cupcakes. One little camper wants to take one home to his grandma and his dog. That’s love!

Thankful Thursday – Loudoun Chamber visits INMED Opportunity Center

We are grateful for the terrific article about our Opportunity Center and INMED’s 25th anniversary on the Chamber Insider Blog. Writer Emma Royce did a skillful job of highlighting all …

Learning Multiplication Facts

Volunteer Manoj Bisht and daughter Shyla of Loudoun Math Circle are teaching our campers about multiplication facts—and the kids LOVE it! They use a math board game that takes geometry …

Thank you Geoff Crawley

THANK YOU, Geoff Crawley for this giant check for our INMED Opportunity Center! This check is the culmination of a 6-month sponsorship at Geoff’s #Networking‘nWaffles event. We are thankful for the support and urge …

Join us at INMED’s Family Fun Fest

Make fond memories with the ones you love at INMED’s Family Fun Fest, celebrating 25 years of serving disadvantaged children and families in Loudoun. For only $5 per person, enjoy …

Today is the UN World Youth Skills Day

In celebration, our campers are learning new skills, such as how to use a microscope to discover a world not easily discerned by the naked eye. Do you know what …

Cold Porcelain

Campers love getting their hands dirty, but this “porcelain-making” STEAM activity was sticky. Despite its name, it is not porcelain. This project’s main components are cornstarch and white glue, but …

Thankful Thursday

Today, we are thankful for volunteer Medha Medicherla, who is teaching our campers the basics of violin, followed by a personal concert. She has enchanted and inspired our campers to …

Learning Public Speaking Skills

Public-speaking super heroes to the rescue! Did you know that the fear of public speaking ranks higher than the fear of death for average Americans? Volunteer Ashwin Prabu led an …

Sensory-Based Art

Sensory-based art making is a fascinating modality that allows children to engage in creative expression with no pressure. Our campers created their Jackson Pollocks with water, shaving cream, flour and …

It’s never too early to build financial literacy.

 Volunteers Jocelyn and Cher Jiang from Endeavor and Achiever taught our campers the uses of cash vs. credit and how the greater economy affects personal finance—along with other useful life …

Thank you Best Runners

You may think we close up shop on the weekend, here’s a taste of the AWESOMENESS of last Saturday at our INMED Opportunity Center. Best Runners, a local running club, …

Community Foundation Celebrates 20 Years; Nonprofits Receive Platinum Achievement Awards

Leesburg, VA – June 10, 2019 – The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties celebrated its 20th anniversary with a spring garden party and awards ceremony on Sunday, …

Using STEAM Activities to Create High Achievers

Did you know that a solid foundation in math and science in elementary school leads to better financial literacy, successful careers and healthy decision making?  Kids who have a strong …

Flower Arranging Class for Adults

Our second flower arranging class for adults is underway. These ladies were hard at work learning new skills that may help advance their career opportunities. To learn more about our …

Thankful Thursday

We are so grateful to Geoff Crawley of MVB Bank of Leesburg and Your Networking Ninja for featuring INMED’s Opportunity Center at his monthly Networking ‘n Waffles event. Special thanks …

STEAM Club

This past Saturday, we were full STEAM ahead! The kids had lots of fun in our first STEAM club session, they learned about engineering, math and science while creating catapults …

TODAY IS GIVECHOOSE

TODAY IS GIVECHOOSE – your chance to support INMED and other Loudoun nonprofits. But only until midnight! https://www.givechoose.org/INMEDPartnershipsforChildren?cid=0&kw=INMED&page=1 Please read our profile and learn how you can make a big …

TOMORROW is GiveChoose

TOMORROW is GiveChoose—a 1-day online giving campaign by the Community Foundation of Loudoun & Northern Fauquier Counties to raise funds for local nonprofits. If you don’t already support a charitable …

The more you know, the more you can help.

Loudoun County families with two children need over $100,000 per year to financially survive, while the federal poverty rate for these families is $24,300. We offer financial literacy classes and …

Loudoun Health & Wellness Fair

Look who stopped by our table at the Loudoun Health & Wellness Fair at Sterling Community Center on Saturday! Our Opportunity Center was among 60+ exhibitors offering free and low-cost …

April is Financial Literacy Month

Health & Wellness Expo Saturday April 27

Stop by and visit us at the Health & Wellness Expo at the Sterling Community Center on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am to 5 pm. It will be a …

Help Break the Cycle of Poverty

Did you know that the Opportunity Center uses the Two Generation approach to interrupt the cycle of poverty right here in Loudoun County? Kids do better when their parents are …

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Did you know that INMED Healthy Families Loudoun: Provides in-home parenting education and case management to first time parents Promotes positive discipline to break the cycle of abuse Promotes parent/child …

INMED STEAM Club

Our kids in STEAM Club celebrated Shark Week early. After learning about these fascinating mammals, they created their own cute sharks during arts-and-crafts time. What will they learn tomorrow? Come …

Save the date for the Opportunity Center’s summer camps!

Summer is just around the corner, and this year the Opportunity Center is offering SIX summer camps! Save the dates – our camps offer a fun learning environment for the …

Congratulations to our Health Families Loudoun (HFL) team

Congratulations to our diligent Health Families Loudoun (HFL) team for earning another A+ evaluation from Healthy Families Virginia. Since 1998, our team has received exemplary annual report cards for their …

Calling all volunteers!

Are you looking for a way to give back and make a difference in your community? We have several open volunteer positions in our Opportunity Center – a fun and …

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Did you know that INMED Healthy Families Loudoun: Provides in-home parenting education and case management to first time parents Promotes positive discipline to break the cycle of abuse Promotes parent/child …

Best Runners Volunteers

A huge thank you to the Best Runners volunteers who showed up last Saturday to create a day of STEAM activities for the kids! The kids enjoyed making marshmallow and …

Congratulations to our Volunteers

Congratulations to our own Opportunity Center volunteers Emerson Stelle, Rachita Pathipati, Goral Pahuja, and Laya Bharath who graduated the Claude Moore Community Builders Class on Saturday, March 16! The CMCB …

Congratulations Miki

We’re so proud of former program participant Michoale “Miki” Lewis, who was the keynote speaker at Loudoun Habitat for Humanity’s recent gala. Miki is working toward her own Habitat home, …

Dulles Regional Chamber Sterling Steering Committee

We were delighted to host another Dulles Regional Chamber Sterling Steering Committee meeting last Friday. Chamber President John Boylan personally delivered pizzas to our growing group of business, nonprofit and …

Good eats!

In partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Family Nutrition Program, we’re offering a 4-session healthy cooking class taught by Maria Flores on Saturdays. Participants are learning about healthful eating while …

Did you know that March is National Reading Month?

 At INMED’s Opportunity Center, we open new worlds and universes to our children through reading. Would you like to be a volunteer reader for our after-school program? Contact yhanon@inmed.org for …

Healthy Lifestyles

When your parents are living paycheck to paycheck, healthy lifestyles can become an after-thought. Volunteer Hasna Rizwan wants to make sure our kids make healthy choices a part of their …

Computer Skills Class Tomorrow

We’re pleased to offer a computer skills class for adults on Saturday beginning tomorrow at the Opportunity Center. This is a basic class for individuals who would like to become …

Thankful Thursday

We are so grateful to Five Stones Healing Arts & Wellness Center for its weekly mindfulness sessions for our after-school kids—teaching stress coping techniques, relaxation and focus to succeed in …

Networking ‘n Waffles Tonight

Join us tonight for Networking ‘n Waffles! INMED’s Opportunity Center is going to be the featured nonprofit at this monthly event sponsored by Honest Tom’s Auto Care at Paul Davis …

INMED Healthy Families Program Ranks Top 5 in Virginia

Congratulations to our Loudoun team for earning another outstanding report card from Healthy Families Virginia. INMED’s Healthy Families Loudoun program ranks among the top 5 Healthy Families programs in Virginia …

Congratulations to our OC Graduates

Congratulations to our latest class of after-school graduates! With the help of our dedicated staff and volunteers, and their own determination to achieve, these students improved their academic performance and …

Youth Art Month

Did you know that March is #YouthArtMonth? As an art exhibit host for @LCPS, the @INMEDOpportunityCenter celebrate youth art every day! Our latest installation is courtesy of Sully Elementary School. …

Thankful Thursday

Today we thank after-school volunteer Dr. Sarbari Gupta from RESET for all the fun and engaging #STEM activities she organizes for our kids. This one is called “Walk the Line” …

Share Your Talents

Do you have a skill or talent to share with our kids or families? Consider leading a free workshop for low-income families or a fun skills development session with our …

Parents helping their child’s academic achievement

Studies show that parent engagement in the educational development of their children improves achievement more than any other single factor. At INMED’s Opportunity Center, we facilitate parent involvement to help …

STEAM Club Learning About Reptiles

Things got a little slithery at STEAM Club last week, when our kids learned about wonderful world of reptiles. Their popsicle stick snakes were too cute to be scary. What’s …

Thankful Thursday

We greatly appreciate the generosity of Claudia Vivas from Sonabank, who helped our families celebrate Valentine’s Day and improve their financial literacy. Nearly 70 parents and children turned out for …

After-School Academic Enrichment Program

Check out this fun #STEM activity for our after-school academic enrichment program, courtesy of Sterling Library. Volunteer Patricia Pacheco helps our kids use Scratch-based language to create simple programs to …

Thank you Association of Corporate Counsel

A BIG thank you to the Association of Corporate Counsel for inviting INMED’s Opportunity Center to participate in its annual Nonprofit Fair as part of its Career Development Forum’s first …

Dulles Chamber’s Sterling Steering Committee

The INMED Opportunity Center was pleased to host the monthly meeting of the Dulles Chamber’s Sterling Steering Committee last Friday. Led by Queenb Creative’s Laura Poindexter, the group seeks to …

STEAM Club! Tomorrow!

At the Opportunity Center from 10 am – noon. Special thanks to the student volunteers from G.I.V.E., who provide math tutoring. Learn more about how to participate in or volunteer …

It’s Valentine’s Day

Oh, no! You’ve just realized that it’s Valentine’s Day and don’t have time to shop for a gift for your special someone. Don’t worry, INMED to the rescue! When you …

Are you looking for a unique gift this Valentine’s Day?

Consider donating to INMED’s Opportunity Center in honor of your loved one. When you “adopt” a child in our after-school academic enrichment program, you give the gift of self-reliance and …

Young Scientists’ Club

Our budding scientists at the Opportunity Center just completed a unit on human anatomy in our Young Scientists’ Club. Led by volunteer Dr. Kristin Brodowski (a NASA retiree and founder …

Former Participant as “Faces of Loudoun”

We are so proud of Nery Hernandez, a former program participant and owner of Nery’s Pupuseria in Purcellville. Nery is the featured “Faces of Loudoun” story in the current issue …

Thank you P.A.S.T.A.

A huge THANK YOU to these P.A.S.T.A. Club students, who organized a toy drive for the kids in the Opportunity Center after-school academic enrichment program. We are so grateful for the …

Save the Date: March 6th Networking and Waffles

A BIG THANK YOU to Your Networking Ninja’s Geoff Crawley, Honest Tom’s Auto Care and Paul Davis Restoration of Northern Virginia for helping us raise awareness about the great work …

Networking and Waffles

INMED’s Opportunity Center is going to be the featured nonprofit at tonight’s Networking ‘n Waffles event sponsored by Honest Tom’s Auto Care at Paul Davis Restoration of Northern Virginia at …

Valentine’s Day is next week!

Have you shopped for your loved ones yet? If not, please shop on Amazon Smile for INMED! Just click here to get started: smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1482339. For every purchase, AmazonSmile donates to …

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Visits OC

Our after-school kids were excited to visit with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, one of our grant funders. We were especially pleased to meet their new Manager of Grants …

Volunteers Make a Difference

A BIG shout out to volunteer Noelle Harp, a software engineer from Booz Allen Hamilton, who helps our kids learn to think creatively, reason systematically, work collaboratively and build essential skills for …

Thank you VDOT

A BIG THANK YOU to VDOT (NOVA District) for donating to INMED’s Opportunity Center. Programs Director Maria Vasquez recently visited its Fairfax office, where she was welcomed by the staff …

Thank you Inferior Nerve

Look what arrived at the Opportunity Center on Friday! More than a dozen adult coats, 12 kid coats, hats/gloves/scarfs and 49 pieces of clothing (sweaters, shirts, jeans). Thanks to Eboni’s …

Welcome Girl Scouts

We are excited to welcome the @GirlScoutCounciloftheNation’sCapital as a new program partner. Each month, a GSCNC representative leads a 90-minute interactive activity in topics ranging from “imagineering” to “wild, wacky …

International Day of Education

Did you know that today is the International Day of Education? The Opportunity Center celebrates this day every day by providing disadvantaged children and low-income families with academic improvement programs, …

New Year, New Diapers

Did you know that diapers cost roughly $100 per month per child? That’s a huge expense for families living under the poverty line. THANK YOU to Sterling Rotary and NOVA …

National Winnie the Pooh Day

Did you know that today is National #WinniethePoohDay? In honor of the birthday of Winnie’s author, A.A. Milne, today celebrates the book series beloved by millions of children and their …

STEAM Club

STEAM Club is heating up cold Saturday mornings with fun, engaging activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. FREE for kids age 7-14 from 10am – 12pm at the …

Community Service Project

Is your civic, church or student group looking for an impactful community service project? Consider organizing a diaper and formula drive for INMED’s #HealthyFamiliesLoudoun program. It’s an easy way to …

Sterling Steering Committee

A big shout out to the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and its new Sterling Steering Committee for working to engage and connect Sterling businesses and nonprofits! Contact Laura Poindexter …

STEAM Club this Saturday

STEAM Club resumes this Saturday from 10 am – 12 pm! FREE for kids age 7-14 at the @INMEDOpportunityCenter. Math tutoring, homework help, educational games and fun activities in science, …

National Mentoring Month

Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? Our caring mentors at the @INMEDOpportunityCenter play a vital role in helping disadvantaged children build self-confidence, achieve stability and improve their …

Thank you Association of Corporate Counsels

A big shout-out and thank you to the Association of Corporate Counsels for providing gifts for our annual holiday party for children in our After-School Academic Enrichment program. ACC volunteers …

Thank you Sterling Unitd Methodist Church

Thank you Sterling United Methodist Church for hosting our Christmas Party for our @INMEDOpportunityCenter Educational Groups. The church staff planned the event and did all the cooking, decorating, and setting …

Thank You Supporters

A big THANK YOU to everyone who supported INMED and our programs to give children a healthy start in life and provide opportunities for their families to thrive. Make INMED’s …

Opportunity Gap in Loudoun

Did you know that the high school dropout rate for economically disadvantaged kids in Eastern Loudoun is nearly four times the county average? In one of the most affluent counties …

Program Participant Success

Today is a milestone for Miki Lewis. It is the first Christmas she has been able to afford gifts and a Christmas tree for her children. When Miki reached out …

Finalist at Dulles Chamber’s Stars Over Dulles Awards

What an honor to be a finalist at the Dulles Chamber’s Stars Over Dulles Awards today! INMED Opportunity Center Development Director Christine Gollatz DeWitt proudly stood in for award nominee …

STEAM Day

INMED Opportunity Center hosted a STEAM Day on Saturday, December 1st. Children ages 5-13 years old came to the Center and participated in science related activities and a contest of …

10th Anniversary of Inova OB/GYN Clinic

INMED Opportunity Center Family Support Worker Nancy Ordonez (center) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Inova OB/GYN Clinic at Loudoun Hospital with Program Manager Ilse Brassard (right),Tiara Clifford-Smith and Yesica Osorio. …

Celebrating Thanksgiving with the Leesburg Police Department

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 was our 12th year celebrating Thanksgiving with the Leesburg Police Department. Thank you to Chief of Police, Gregory C. Brown, and Master Police Officer, Gabriel Ascunce …

INMED at the Monster Mash

Thank you to the Sterling Community Center for inviting us to their Monster Mash event. We made bracelets with all of the children at the event. This networking opportunity allowed …

Thank you for Supporting Us

We are grateful to NOVA Diaper Bank and Sterling Rotary for collecting diapers and wipes for our center for more than a year and a half. Special thanks to Susan Mullen for personally dropping off the diapers and …

Hispanic Heritage Month – Literacy Leads to Success

Did you know that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor credits her success to being a life-long avid reader? Growing up disadvantaged in the Bronx, NY, she became an avid reader …

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month began on Saturday, and there’s a lot to celebrate! Chief among them is our amazing staff at the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center, who devote each …

Helping Students Build Self-Confidence

Christina Krogh, Founder and Executive Director of Building Confident Kids has been coming every Wednesday afternoon to help our students increase their self-esteem and self-confidence. Thank you for being a …

Thank you Mrs. Pam our Arts and Craft Teacher

Thank you Mrs. Pam, the OC’s arts and craft teacher, for always coming up with brilliant activities to do with the students in the after-school program. 

Thank you to our 3rd Annual Barn Blast Attendees

Thank you to everyone who came out to support INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center at our 3rd Annual Barn Blast. A special thank you to our sponsors and auction …

Every Monday is Young Scientists’ Club.

Thank you to Dr. Broudawski and her assistant Miss. Anna for creating the exciting and exclusive Young Scientist’s Club for the students at our After-school program in the OC.  These …

Today is the Barn Blast 2-6 pm

If you’re looking for a  family friendly event this afternoon, join us at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast at Murray Hill Estate,  42910 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA , …

Barn Blast is TOMORROW!

Join us for a fun family day of live music, BBQ, dancing, auctions, balloon creations, face painting, games and activities for all ages. Help us support our Family & Youth …

Looking for something fun and different to do on the weekend?

Get your groove on at the Creative Dance Center, , pose for a family portrait at Penny June Photography, get your endorphins flowing at Orangetheory Fitness, strap on some skates …

Today is International Literacy Day

Did you know that INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center helps at-risk children improve their literacy and academic performance by offering an after-school academic enrichment program and summer learning camps? …

THREE days and counting until Barn Blast!

Can you tell that we’re excited? When you come to Barn Blast, you’re helping INMED serve more low-income individuals with skills development programs and community outreach events to provide brighter …

Wine, meat, cheese, bread, YUM!

Get them all at the Wine’ing Butcher in Ashburn. Or just bid on a Wine’ing Butcher auction package at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast this Sunday! Stimulate your taste buds …

Only 4 more days until Barn Blast!

When you come to Barn Blast, you’re helping at-risk, first-time parents learn how to build strong family units and resilient, self-sufficient children. Won’t you join us? https://www.facebook.com/events/533544180396549/

The weekend is almost here. Looking for a romantic get-away?

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern is on our Barn Blast auction docket. But you can only bid on it if you come to Barn Blast! Get your tickets TODAY …

Today is International Charity Day!

Support INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center—a charity helping families in your own backyard—by purchasing your tickets to Barn Blast this Sunday! https://www.facebook.com/events/533544180396549/

Have you been putting off drafting your will?

Believe it or not, INMED can help resolve that. Bid on the wise counsel of the Geller Law Group at our 3rd Annual Barn Blast this Sunday at Murray Hill …

Only 6 DAYS to Barn Blast!

When you come to Barn Blast, you’re helping children struggling academically get the after-school assistance they need to succeed. Don’t miss this great event with your family while helping deserving …

Restaurant Gift Cards at Silent Auction

Take a night off from cooking by bidding on these great restaurant offerings at our Barn Blast silent auction on September 9 at Murray Hill Estate in Leesburg. Tickets are …

Thankful Thursday to all of our Auction Donors

We’re thankful for all the amazing businesses that have donated items and services to our live and silent auctions for our 3rd Annual Barn Blast on September 9 from 2-6 …

Sports Memorabilia at 3rd Annual Barn Blast Auction

Check all the must-have sports memorabilia & tickets at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast silent auction. If you’re a sports fan, be sure to get your tickets TODAY: https://www.facebook.com/events/533544180396549/

Silent Auction Items on September 9th

Bounce your worries away with Atomic Trampoline Fun Center, Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Park and ZavaZone Indoor Trampoline and Indoor Adventure Park! They’re all on our silent auction docket at INMED’s …

Reston Limousine is a proud supporter of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast

Reston Limousine is a proud supporter of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast. If you’re a fan of Reston Limousine and CEO Kristina Bouweiri, bid on its winery tour package at …

Thanks Dulles Moms and Macaroni Kid

A BIG shout out to Dulles Moms and Macaroni Kid for helping us spread the word about Barn Blast. If you don’t already follow these awesome sites for fun family …

Beacon Accounting Group is a proud sponsor of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast

Beacon Accounting Group is a proud sponsor of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast. If you’re a Beacon client, employee or fan, please show your support by joining us at Barn …

Merritt Properties is a proud sponsor of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast

Merritt Properties is a proud sponsor of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast. If you’re a Merritt Properties tenant or fan, please show your support by joining us at Barn Blast …

SonaBank Sponsor of 3rd Annual Barn Blast

SonaBank is a proud sponsor of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast. If you’re a customer or fan of SonaBank, please show your support by joining us at Barn Blast on …

Super Kicks Karate offering Balloon Creations September 9th

A special shout-out to Ashley Garcia and @SuperKicksKarate Leesburg for making fabulous balloon creations at our 3rd Annual Barn Blast on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Murray Hill Estate in Leesburg. …

Welcome Christine DeWitt Development Director of INMED Opportunity Center

A warm welcome to Christine (Chris) DeWitt, our new Development Director of INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center.  Chris is also the Chair of the Loudoun Commission on Women and …

Back to School

Happy first day of school to our after-school academic enrichment program students! We’re ready and excited for your return to the Opportunity Center next week!

Wegmans is a Proud Sponsor of 3rd Annual Barn Blast

Wegmans is a proud sponsor of INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast. If you’re a fan of Wegmans, please show your support by joining us at Barn Blast on September 9 …

Kendra Scott Jewelry at 3rd Annual Barn Blast

Kendra Scott jewelry and mystery boxes will be on sale at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast on Sunday, Sept. 9 at Murray Hill Estate in Leesburg. A percentage of the …

Come get your fudge from Alice’s Awesome Fudge

Ummm, ummm GOOD! Alice’s Awesome Fudge will be on our silent auction docket at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast on Sept. 9 at Murray Hill Estate in Leesburg. Get it …

Summer Camp Fun

INMED’s Summer Learning Camps are over, but the memories linger on. It’s hard to believe school will be starting in just two weeks! Help us get ready by purchasing an …

Thank you TART Lumber

Thank you to our wonderful friends at TART LUMBER for sponsoring our upcoming Barn Blast! Please help us show our gratitude by shopping at Tart Lumber for your home improvement …

Thank you to our Auction Donors

Check out our line-up of auction item donors for Barn Blast! Peruse the entire list at https://opportunitycenter.us/barnblast. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

Barn Blast 2018

Have you purchased your tickets to Barn Blast? Join your friends at INMED for an afternoon of great food, live music, libations and fun for the entire family to support …

Learning Through Play

INMED incorporates educational play into its summer camps and after-school academic enrichment program to stimulate learning. LEGOs are an excellent catalyst for creativity, problem solving and fun. Watch this great …

Thank you ZavaZone

A big THANK YOU to ZavaZone for donating an awesome indoor adventure birthday party to our auction to raise funds for INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Want to bid …

Learning Through Play

INMED incorporates educational play into its summer camps and after-school academic enrichment program to stimulate learning. LEGOs are an excellent catalyst for creativity, problem solving and fun. Watch this great …

Be an Opportunity Maker

Did you know that as many as 28% of children ages 0-5 in some Eastern Loudoun neighborhoods live in poverty, while nearly half live significantly below the federal poverty level? …

Thankful Thursday

We are grateful to Sterling Volunteer Fire Company  18 for visiting our summer learning camp to teach our kids about fire safety and how exciting it is to climb into …

Welcome Two New Board of Trustees

INMED is pleased to announce two new members of our Opportunity Center’s Board of Trustees. Marysela Gonzalez is President/CEO of G5 Strategic Business Solutions, a boutique-style, woman-owned small business specializing …

Why is this woman so excited?

She just learned that her husband purchased tickets to INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast. She’s already warming up her paddle for the live auction.  Join us at this great event …

INMED Receives Outstanding Report from Healthy Families Virginia (HFV)

INMED Healthy Families Loudoun received an outstanding report from Healthy Families Virginia (HFV), a program of Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV). In June, Hope Schutte, TA/QA Specialist for Healthy Families …

Get ‘em while they’re hot!

Tickets to INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast are on sale now! Don’t miss this family-friendly event, featuring live music by Juliana MacDowell and her band, ResQ BBQ, libations, dancing, live …

Thank you Middleburg Life

Thank you to Middleburg Life magazine and writer Heidi Baumstark for the terrific feature on INMED and our programs in Loudoun. Read the article at http://middleburglife.com/epublication/. Just flip to page …

Thank you Beacon Accounting Group

A BIG shout out to Beacon Accounting Group for its Bronze Sponsorship of our Barn Blast on September 9 at Murray Hill Estate in Leesburg! Beacon is a long-time supporter of …

Thank you to Lindsay Cowett

A  very special thank you to Lindsay Cowett, Loudoun Membership Specialist with the Girl Scout Council of the Nations’s Capital for teaching our day campers how to use Morse code. You …

Are you looking for a great cause to support?

Become a sponsor of the 3rd Annual Barn Blast to raise funds for INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. We have several sponsorship packages available. Sponsors will receive …

Amazon Prime Day ends TODAY at 11:59PM!

When you shop Amazon Smile on Amazon Prime Day, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to INMED—at no extra cost to you! If you don’t shop on Amazon …

Amazon Prime Day starts TODAY at 3PM!

When you shop Amazon Smile on Amazon Prime Day, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to INMED—at no extra cost to you! If you don’t shop on Amazon …

ResQ BBQ at our 3rd Annual Barn Blast on September 9th

Have you heard the news? ResQ BBQ will be back at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast on September 9 to serve up a mouthwatering meal! Combined with local libations, live …

Thank you Cucinamore

Thankful Thursday: A big shout-out to Daniela Williams of Cucinamore Italian Cooking Parties in Your Home for donating a “Cooking with the Chef” private dinner for 2 to INMED’s Barn …

Thank you Freddie Mac

Why are Jackey and Yahaira smiling as they load these heavy boxes into their van on such a hot day? Because these boxes—and many others—contain snacks for children in INMED’s …

Auction Donations Needed

INMED needs items for our live and silent auctions at the 3rd Annual Barn Blast on September 9. Do you have new or overstock merchandise or a service you could …

Bryan McDaniel Auctioneer at our 3rd Annual Barn Blast

Do you enjoy a lively auction? If so, you won’t want to miss Bryan McDaniel, a celebrated live auctioneer, who will lead the live auction at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn …

A HUGE Thank You to our Amazing Volunteers

A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers for INMED’s summer learning camp sessions 1 and 2. From exploding volcanoes to graham cracker frosting that extended to faces, the campers …

Join us at our 3rd Annual Barn Blast

Show your gratitude for the freedom you enjoy by helping our neighbors in need. Join us at INMED’s 3rd Annual Barn Blast to raise funds for children and families living …

Session 3 Summer Camp

It’s hard to believe we’re starting our 3rd session of summer learning camp at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center! Last week, the kids painted birdhouses, explored the invisible world …

Congratulations Graduates

Congratulations to the graduates of INMED’s After-School Academic Enrichment program at our Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling, VA. These students have met and exceeded the goals of their …

Summer Camp

We’re READY! Are you? Looking for a great, inexpensive learning camp for your 5-to 12-year-old kids this summer? Contact INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Only $50 per week, including …

LCPS Art Exhibit

Check out our latest installment of our Loudoun County Public Schools’ art exhibit, courtesy of the talented artists of Sterling Middle School. Click here for a virtual tour: https://opportunitycenter.us/programs/art/ If …

Cooking with Kids

The best part of cooking isn’t always about the eating. For INMED’s After-School Academic Enrichment program students, it’s about camaraderie, creativity and fun. It’s also about math, chemistry and the …

Thank you, Virginia Regional Transit (VRT)

Thank you, Virginia Regional Transit (VRT), for helping the Opportunity Center provide bus service to children in our After-School Academic Enrichment program. You have been a great community partner! Special …

Welcome Jackey Mendez

We are pleased to welcome our new Administrative Assistant, Jackelyn (Jackey) Mendez. She started volunteering at the Opportunity Center earlier this year while finishing her psychology degree at George Mason …

2018 Capstone Students

Congratulations and thank you to our 2018 capstone students: Nadia Pazekian, Loudoun Valley High School; Abha Prabu, Rock Ridge High School; Farhan Zaman, Rock Ridge High School; Sarah Hadi, Broad …

Today is International Children’s Day

INMED has been cultivating healthy children and brighter futures in more than 100 countries since 1986 with programs in health and nutrition, adaptive agriculture and youth development. Join us in …

Summer Camp

Summer camp is almost here! INMED is holding 6 week-long sessions of our popular STEAM-focused learning camps at the Opportunity Center for children ages 5-12. Camps will run Monday- Friday …

Local Leaders Inspire At-Risk Children

STERLING, VA (June 4, 2018): After learning about the importance of public service and community involvement, the students who attend INMED’s After-School Academic Enrichment program at the Family & Youth …

Family Fun at INMED’s 1st Science Expo

STERLING, VA (May 29, 2018): INMED inspired and awed future scientists at its first Mini Science Expo at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Volunteers from local technology firms and …

INMED’s Spring Job Fair Draws Record Crowd

STERLING, VA (May 23, 2018): More than 300 people in search of employment and career advancement, recruiters and volunteers participated in the recent Spring Job Fair facilitated by the INMED …

INMED Events Benefit Loudoun Communities

STERLING, VA (May 23, 2018): More than 300 people in search of employment and career advancement, recruiters and volunteers participated in the recent Spring Job Fair facilitated by the INMED …

Successful Day at the 2018 Mini Science Expo

Thank you to the following vendors who participated in our 2018 Mini Science Expo. The day was a huge success educating young minds with an array of STEM-related demonstrations and …

INMED 2018 Mini Science Expo Tomorrow

Don’t miss our Mini Science Expo at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center TOMORRW! Fun for the whole family! Try out a desktop flight simulator, create a slime piano, build …

Give Choose 24 Hour Giving Campaign

Give Choose is a 24-hour day of giving organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Today, May 1 is the day to give. Please support INMED on Tuesday, May 1st …

Health and Wellness Expo Tomorrow

Join us tomorrow at the 2nd Annual Loudoun Health & Wellness Expo, featuring a variety of health screenings, diabetes education, low vision resources, prenatal care and women’s health information, mental health …

Save the Date May 19th INMED 2018 Mini Science Expo

Excitement and challenges await young minds during the Mini Science Expo at the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center on Saturday, May 19th from 10 am -2 pm. Hands-on STEAM …

Registration for Summer Day Camp Now Open

Registration is now open for INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center’s Summer Day Camp. Enroll your child to experience: Computer Challenges, Jr. Cooking Classes, Daily Hands-On STEAM Activities, Exciting Science …

Free Job Fair April 21st

Don’t miss INMED’s 2018 Spring Job Fair on Saturday, April 21st at the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA from 10 am – 12 …

2nd Annual Loudoun Health & Wellness Expo

Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Loudoun Health & Wellness Expo, featuring a variety of health screenings, diabetes education, low vision resources, prenatal care and women’s health information, mental health …

Noted Children’s Author Reads for INMED

STERLING, VA (March 26, 2018): Could a wise tortoise in Niger hold the secret to surviving a devastating drought? Children who attended the Barnes & Noble Book Fair at One …

Thankful Thursday

We are grateful for community partner Sterling Public Library for all the creative and engaging activities its staff facilitates for the students in our after-school academic enrichment program at the …

Love of Reading

Reading has positive impacts on multiple levels. It reduces stress, engages the mind, increases vocabulary and brings new worlds of possibility within reach. Reading is a main component of our …

Youth Art Month

Did you know that March is Youth Art Month? To celebrate, we’ve created a new virtual art gallery on our Opportunity Center web site, courtesy of Potomac Falls High School’s …

Dr. Vinton G. Cerf Visits Opportunity Center

Students in our after-school academic enrichment program received a gift they will never forget the other day. Dr. Vinton G. Cerf, Vice President at Google and widely known as the …

Animal Village by Nelda Lateef

It takes a village to inspire the hearts and minds of our students at the Opportunity Center—an Animal Village! On April 12, noted children’s author and illustrator Nelda Lateef will …

Soccer Skills and Drills

Coach Steve is getting kids to kick up their heels during Soccer Skills & Drills at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. One of the after-school enrichment activities, developing soccer …

Learning Music

Did you know that learning to play an instrument not only enriches children artistically, but also helps them perform better at math? INMED’s after-school STEAM enrichment activities now include piano …

Father of the Internet Visits INMED’s Opportunity Center

STERLING, VA (February 26, 2018): Students in the after-school academic enrichment program at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center recently received a gift they will never forget. Dr. Vinton G. …

ACC Non-Profit Fair and Panel Discussion

INMED was delighted for the opportunity to share information on a variety of support and empowerment services offered by our Opportunity Center with the members of the Association of Corporate …

Building Healthy Families

INMED builds healthy families! From parenting education to after-school STEAM enrichment activities involving parent participation, our programs provide the opportunities and resources for parents to raise healthy, resilient children. Learn …

Paleontologists for a Day

Students in INMED’s After-School Academic Enrichment program at the Opportunity Center became paleontologists for a day. In this science activity, students examined the “skeletal remains” of a T-rex dinosaur and …

Welcome Robert (Bob) Brantley

Thank you to INMED Community Partner Loudoun Now for helping us announce that Robert (Bob) Brantley has joined our Family & Youth Opportunity Center Board of Trustees. Bob is the …

Baking at our After-School Enrichment Program

Did you know that baking involves math, chemistry and creativity? It exercises all areas of the brain – and taste buds when it’s time to eat! Baking cookies is just …

Soccer at our After-School Enrichment Program

The students in INMED’s after-school academic enrichment program at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center are enjoying a little athletic enrichment despite the cold weather, thanks to our INMED volunteer …

Thank you Sterling Library

A big THANK YOU to Community Partner Sterling Library for sharing its e-books and educational activities once a month with the students in INMED’s after-school academic enrichment program at the …

INMED 2018 Spring Job Fair

Mark your calendar for the INMED 2018 Spring Job Fair on April 21 from 10 am – noon at the Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling. This FREE event will …

Leadership Loudoun’s Nonprofit Showcase

Great turnout for Leadership Loudoun’s recent Nonprofit Showcase at Top Golf in Ashburn. INMED’s Opportunity Center was among more than a dozen nonprofits featured at the event. Founded in 1991, …

Thankful Thursday

THANK YOU, Sarah Coyle Etro, for your generous year-end donation to INMED. Your support is creating opportunities for vulnerable children to thrive at our Family & Youth Opportunity Center in …

National Mentoring Month

Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? If you’re interested in making a positive impact on the life of a child in need, consider volunteering at INMED’s Family …

English as a Second Language

Are you looking to improve your English speaking and reading skills? INMED offers beginner ESL classes on Saturdays at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling, VA. For more …

Thank you, Linda

THANK YOU, Linda Golden, for your generous year-end donation to INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Your support is helping INMED expand its homelessness prevention, skills development, after-school academic enrichment …

Thankful Thursday

Children and families returning to INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center after winter break were treated to a bright, freshly painted interior, some new furnishings and a much-needed storage closet. …

INMED’s Vision

INMED’s vision is to transform the future for generations of children by building a continuity of support from infancy to adulthood. We engage families and communities to build a foundation …

CyrusOne and HITT Team Up to Spruce Up INMED’s Opportunity Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Baker, Communications Director, 540-533-7490, nbaker@inmed.org STERLING, VA (January 4, 2018): Children and families returning to INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center after winter break were …

Welcome Yesenia Guevara to our Healthy Families Loudoun Team

INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center welcomes Yesenia B. Guevara to our Healthy Families Loudoun team. As a Family Support Worker, Yesenia will conduct home visits and deliver family education …

Robert McAleer New Board of Trustee

INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center welcomes Robert McAleer to our Board of Trustees. Robert is a long-time entrepreneur and President of Sterling, VA-based Wolftrap Automotive Consultants, which specializes in helping …

Thankful Thursday

Thank you, Fairfax County Times newspaper, for featuring one of INMED’s outstanding volunteers in last week’s issue. Find out why Saarthak Maheshwari spends his spare time sharing his talents with …

Become a Volunteer

Start the New Year off right by volunteering at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling, VA. We rely on volunteers to help us facilitate our after-school academic enrichment …

Thank you to our Supporters

As the new year approaches, the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center staff would like to sincerely thank our Board of Trustees, Programs Advisory Board, volunteers, supporters, donors, sponsors and …

Thank you to the Women’s Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling

Thank you to the Women’s Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Sterling, who provided gifts for the children in our Healthy Families Loudoun Program’s parent educations groups. The gifts …

Secret Santa at the Opportunity Center

While some children may have doubted whether Santa would visit them this year, the student volunteers of P.A.S.T.A. (Peers and Students Taking Action) made sure that Secret Santa made an …

Thank you TEGNA

Thank you to the wonderful employees of TEGNA for collecting gifts for the families in INMED’s Homelessness Prevention program! TEGNA is a long-time community partner that has faithfully provided gifts …

Thank you to our supporters of Healthy Families Loudoun and Homelessness Prevention Programs

INMED is grateful for the organizations and individuals who have assisted the Healthy Families Loudoun and Homelessness Prevention Programs throughout the year with in-kind donations, financial support and volunteer service …

Thank you to Building Confident Kids and Solutions Realty Group

Special thanks to Building Confident Kids (BCK), as well as the employees of Solutions Realty Group, who provided gifts for the children whose parents are enrolled in our Healthy Families …

A Day at the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center

After-School Academic Enrichment Program – providing at-risk students, who need assistance with their STEM-related studies, the necessary guidance within a nurturing and protective environment.

Thankful Thursday

We’re thankful for everyone who turned out for the 11th annual Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the INMED Opportunity Center’s Family Education Program at Douglass Community Center. We are especially grateful …

New After-School Volunteer

The Opportunity Center welcomes new after-school volunteer, Versie Liles. An engineer at Rockwell Collins, Versie donates one afternoon a week to work with students in our After-School Academic Enrichment program …

New Youth Education Services / Volunteer Coordinator

INMED’s Opportunity Center is pleased to announce that Yahaira Hanon has joined us full time as our new Youth Education Services / Volunteer Coordinator. Yahaira served as a part-time teacher’s …

End of Year Newsletter

Read our End of Year Newsletter:  December 2017

Floral Arrangement Class Graduates

Congratulations to the first graduates of the floral arrangement (the cooking class was suspended in the middle of the semester due to lack of participation)  course at INMED’s Opportunity Center. …

Ashburn Teen Hopes to Inspire Others to Give Back

November 16, 2017 Ashburn Teen Hopes to Inspire Others to Give Back Loudoun Times-Mirror  

Thankful Thursday

Thank you, Opportunity Center Trustee Wendell Chambliss and Freddie Mac for once again donating several months’ worth of snacks for INMED’s after-school program, along with beautiful toiletry packages for participants …

Stay tuned for our video debut!

Lights, camera, action! Videographer Alexis Doty of f22 Video Solutions films students getting excited about learning at the Opportunity Center’s after-school academic enrichment program. From exploding volcanoes to music lessons, …

Amazon donations to INMED

When you shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1482339, Amazon donates to INMED Partnerships for Children. It’s the easiest way to help children and families in need without costing …

Year-End Giving Campaign

If your company or government agency has a year-end giving campaign, please support INMED Partnerships for Children and our programs for vulnerable children in Virginia and internationally. We help break …

Successful Job Fair

We received a nice note from Andrey Chekalin of One Commonwealth Advisors (pictured at left), who participated in INMED’s recent job fair at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center. “We …

Thankful Thursday

Thank you, Opportunity Center Trustee Wendell Chambliss and Freddie Mac for once again donating several months’ worth of snacks for INMED’s after-school program, along with beautiful toiletry packages for participants …

National Family Literacy Month

Did you know that November is National Family Literacy Month? At INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center, our Healthy Families Loudoun program helps young and at-risk mothers and fathers learn …

B.F. Saul Company is Hiring

Did you know that B.F. Saul Company owns 30 hotels in the Dulles area? Those hotels need lots of employees, such as restaurant managers, sous chefs, drivers, front desk administrators, …

Thankful Thursday

Today, we are thankful to INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center Trustee Bob Brantley for submitting INMED for the Matching Gifts Program at Rockwell Collins, as well as recruiting wonderful …

Calling all runners

Join INMED in supporting community partner Women Giving Back at its Jingle Bell Rock & Run fundraising event on December 16 at One Loudoun. The event starts with a 5K …

ACA Healthcare Plan Open Enrollment

Not having health insurance is scary! Are you uninsured or need to renew enrollment in an ACA healthcare plan? The open enrollment season begins tomorrow, November 1 and runs through …

Reston Limousine has job openings

Christine Edeline has lots of great jobs at Reston Limousine—from drivers to mechanics to dispatchers to HR support. Visit https://opportunitycenter.us/get-involved/job-fair-2017/ and click on the Reston Limousine logo to apply for …

INMED partners with Every Citizen Has Opportunities, Inc. (ECHO)

INMED is pleased to partner with Every Citizen Has Opportunities, Inc. (ECHO) to promote job opportunities for people with disabilities. ECHO’s Deidre Williams attended INMED’s recent job fair to fill …

Thank you to Board of Trustees member Steve Tibbets and CA Technologies for recruiting volunteers for INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center

Thank you to Board of Trustees member Steve Tibbets and CA Technologies for recruiting volunteers for INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center at the company’s employee appreciation and engagement Fall …

Thank you to K2M for participating in INMED’s Fall Job Fair

Thank you to K2M’s Kim Winkler and Sedale Evans for participating in INMED’s Fall Job Fair at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center. K2M is a Leesburg-based medical device manufacturer …

Kudos to the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties

Kudos to the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties for an eye-opening Philanthropy Summit last Thursday. INMED Opening Doors participant Miki Lewis (right) was a featured panelist discussing …

INMED’s Job Fair was a Success

Thank you to everyone who made INMED’s job fair at our Family & Youth Opportunity Center last Friday a huge success. Dozens of job seekers had one-on-one access to 30 …

STEM skills

She’s building a city out of LEGOs today, but with INMED’s help, she’ll have the basic STEM skills to build the real cities of tomorrow. Learn more about INMED’s after-school …

After-School Enrichment

Miss Yahaira posts the afternoon activities for after-school enrichment. Even the boys were excited to see dance class on the line-up! Learn more about INMED’s STEAM activities after school at …

INMED’s FREE Job Fair on Friday, October 20

Don’t miss INMED’s FREE Job Fair on Friday, October 20 at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center at 21630 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 130 in Sterling from 10 am – 12 …

Volunteers Wanted

WANTED: Volunteers for our after-school program! INMED’s after-school academic enrichment program at our Family & Youth Center in Sterling is at capacity. That means we need more volunteers to work …

Mark your calendar for a Job Fair on Friday, October 20th

Mark your calendar for a Job Fair on Friday, October 20th at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center at 21630 Ridgetop Circle, suite 130 in Sterling from 10 am – …

We are thankful for our dedicated volunteers!

In FY 2017, we received assistance from 165 volunteers, who contributed a total of 3,346.5 hours of services. We can always use more volunteers—from those who can spend 1 hour, …

INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in the Loudoun Times Mirror

Thank you, Kathie Felix, for your nice write-up on INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in last week’s Loudoun Times Mirror:  http://www.loudountimes.com/pdf/2017/0928/mobile/index.html#p=31 Learn more about the Center’s programs in academic …

Job Fair Friday October 20th

Mark your calendar for a Job Fair on Friday, October 20th at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center at 21630 Ridgetop Circle, suite 130 in Sterling from 10 am – …

Only 1 day left of Sterling Restaurant Supply’s fundraising campaign for local nonprofits!

Only 1 day left of Sterling Restaurant Supply’s fundraising campaign for local nonprofits! When you make a purchase at the new Sterling Restaurant Supply (SRS) store at One Loudoun, and …

Global Outreach Begins in Sterling

September 28, 2017 Global Outreach Begins in Sterling – Loudoun Times-Mirror

INMED’s After-School Academic Enrichment Program

Students attending INMED’s After-School Academic Enrichment Program at the Opportunity Center are focused on their school work, before they can relax and enjoy recreational activities in the library and computer …

INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center’s Board of Trustees

Members of the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center’s Board of Trustees roll up their sleeves at their latest quarterly meeting to ensure that the Center has the financial resources …

Professional Floral Arranging Course

These beautiful flowers are for the professional floral arranging course on Saturday mornings at the Center. It’s one of our new skills development offerings for adults striving to open the …

Shop to Donate

Don’t forget to shop for INMED this weekend at Sterling Restaurant Supply’s new store at One Loudoun in Ashburn. When you choose INMED as your charity of choice, 15% of …

Thank you to BENEFIT Loudoun Music Festival and the Village at Leesburg

A big thank you to the organizers of the BENEFIT Loudoun Music Festival and the Village at Leesburg for raising awareness and support of Loudoun’s nonprofits last Saturday. INMED’s Family …

We’re narrowing the learning and opportunity gap for low-income children in Loudoun County.

We’re narrowing the learning and opportunity gap for low-income children in Loudoun County. “Our main purpose for enhancing the current roster of educational programs is to create an exciting environment …

Sterling Library Branch Manager Katherine Kalil Visits INMED

Sterling Library Branch Manager Katherine Kalil stopped by to check out our new reading and research library. Sterling Library is another one of our faithful community partners, bringing its mobile …

BENEFIT Loudoun Community Outreach Event

INMED Partnerships for Children was one of 18 non-profits represented at last Saturday’s BENEFIT Loudoun community outreach event to raise awareness and support for Loudoun’s nonprofit community.  Event-goers purchased and donated BENEFIT …

Today is the day!

Today is the day! From today through September 30, Sterling Restaurant Supply (SRS) will be donating 15% of every purchase at its new store in One Loudoun to your charity …

Shop to Donate

The big event starts on MONDAY! Mark your calendar to shop for INMED at Sterling Restaurant Supply’s new store at One Loudoun in Ashburn, VA! Sterling Restaurant Supply (formerly Fortessa) …

Saturday Sept 16 BENEFIT Loudoun

Visit INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center at the BENEFIT Loudoun Music Festival at Village at Leesburg on Saturday from 3 pm – 8 pm. INMED is sponsoring the youth …

INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center STEAM Activities

A lot of changes occurred over the summer at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center to reflect our expanded focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) activities. Recent …

Today is @LoudounBiz #TakeoverTuesday

Today is @LoudounBiz #TakeoverTuesday. Follow our Instagram posts throughout the day. And while you’re at it, read about all the great changes at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in …

Follow @LoudounBiz on Instagram Tuesday

Be sure to follow @LoudounBiz on Instagram tomorrow on #TakeoverTuesday! We will be posting behind-the-scenes snippets about the people and programs at our Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. …

Shop at Sterling Restaurant Supply’s new store at One Loudoun Sept. 18-30 and 15% will be donated to INMED’s Opportunity Center.

Mark your calendar to shop for INMED at Sterling Restaurant Supply’s new store at One Loudoun! Sterling Restaurant Supply (SRS and formerly Fortessa) will donate 15% of every purchase to …

INMED Unveils Renovated Family, Youth Center

September 8, 2017 Working for You: INMED Unveils Renovated Family, Youth Center – Loudoun Now

Today is International Literacy Day!

Check out all the great new spaces for promoting literacy, academic enrichment and adult skills development at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center to help narrow the opportunity gaps for …

Thank you, Sterling Library!

Thank you, Sterling Library! Community partner Sterling Library contributes more than books to the families of INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Last Friday, library employee Patricia Pacheco dropped off …

After-school Enrichment Activities

Kids boogie down to a hip-hop exercise video during after-school enrichment activities at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. In addition to providing homework help, tutoring, arts and …

Free Bus Service for After School Programs

Thanks to a generous grant and the support of Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall, Sterling Supervisor Koran Saines and other Supervisors, INMED is able to provide after-school …

Kids Cooking Classes

Ilona Korzha—Sprint Corporation’s Counsel, Financial Practices, Consumer Protection and Litigation—who chairs the Opportunity Center’s Board of Trustees, models the little aprons that will be used for the kids’ cooking class …

Learning about STEAM

INMED’s renovated Family & Youth Opportunity Center wows the community. Exclamations of surprise and delight reverberated throughout the hallways and into the new resource rooms as children checked out their …

Developing Job Skills for Success

Our popular 8-week Mujer Unica food management certification course will resume on September 9th from 10 am – 12 pm.  Facilitated by community partner Ekklesia USA, the course teaches cooking, …

Shop to Donate

Mark your calendar to shop for INMED at Sterling Restaurant Supply’s new store at One Loudoun! Sterling Restaurant Supply (SRS and formerly Fortessa) will donate 15% of every purchase to …

Developing Job Skills for Success

We’re pleased to announce that INMED is offering a new 8-week course in floral arranging on Saturday mornings at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling, beginning on September …

Building Confident Kids Fundraiser

Help kids in crisis by supporting community partner Building Confident Kids at its very first fundraiser on Saturday September 16 from noon to 2:30 pm at Bowl America in Sterling. …

New Programs at our Family & Youth Opportunity Center

We’re so excited to share all the great new programs we created over the summer at our Family & Youth Opportunity Center, such as our new computer lab, library/study space …

Thank you to our community partner Five Stones Institute and Dr. Martha Calihan

A BIG thank you to community partner Five Stones Institute and Dr. Martha Calihan for their mindfulness classes for our kids in INMED’s summer camp sessions. Five Stones is using …

Thankful Thursday

Today is the first day of school for children in Loudoun County. We are thankful to Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall, Sterling Supervisor Koran Saines and all …

Year-Round ESL Classes

We’re pleased to announce that our free beginner, intermediate and advanced ESL classes will be offered year-round every Saturday morning, beginning on September 9th (for Beginners) and September 16th (for …

Free Dental Clinic

Don’t miss the FREE dental clinic in Sterling on August 26! Hope for Tomorrow, a local nonprofit, understands that a bright smile is priceless, which is why it is hosting a dental …

After-School Academic Enrichment Program with STEAM-related activities

INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center is expanding its After-School Academic Enrichment Program to include STEAM-related activities. If you have expertise in computer science, music instruction, and art appreciation and …

FREE Saturday Cooking Class

Students in INMED’s FREE Saturday cooking class at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center are exploring the culinary arts and learning skills for becoming self-sufficient. Special thanks to community partner …

Full STEAM Ahead

Children enrolled in INMED’s FREE guitar class on Saturday are learning arts appreciation, the “A” in INMED’s expanded focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) in our programs …

Tart Lumber

Super article on Sterling’s beloved Tart Lumber, a family-owned enterprise since 1951, in the summer issue of Loudouner. Current owner and CEO Elizabeth “Libby” Tart Fritsche serves on the Board …

Full STEAM Ahead

Students in Session 3 of our Summer Camp learn about engineering, the “E” in INMED’s expanded focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) in our programs at the …

INMED Volunteers

Congratulations to Maeve McQuillan and Vihita Kanteti, two high school students who completed the Loudoun Cares Claude Moore Community Builders (CMCB) project by volunteering with INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity …

INMED’s Summer Camp

A friendship quilt and shaving cream clouds were just two of the hands-on educational activities on the first day of Session 3 of INMED’s Summer Camp at the Family & …

INMED in the Loudouner

Great article about INMED and its Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling in the “Health & Wellness” section of the 2017 summer issue of Loudouner, a quarterly publication of …

Emojis are more than just whimsical social media icons.

Summer campers at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center are using super-sized emojis to help them learn how to express their emotions in constructive ways—even at the earliest ages. Fun …

Thank You to Comfort Cases for Donation

INMED would like to send a sincere thank you to Terri Aufmuth and all of the associates at Comfort Cases for their generous donation of 50 backpacks for distribution to …

4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

INMED Partnerships for Children is pleased to announce that we have earned a 4-star rating (the highest rating possible) from Charity Navigator for the 5th consecutive year. Charity Navigator is …

Full STEAM Ahead

Students in Session 3 of our Summer Camp learn about technology, the “T” in INMED’s expanded focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) in our programs at the …

Helping Those Living at Risk

Summer 2017 Helping Those Living at Risk – Loudouner – Loudoun Times Mirror

Summer Camp Session 2

We’re already into week 2 of Summer Camp Session 2 at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling, VA. Check out all the fun we had in week 1! …

Loudoun County Master Gardeners at INMED

The Loudoun County Master Gardeners are cultivating budding horticulturalists at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling, VA. Students in session 1 of our summer camp learned how to …

More Scenes from the 2nd Annual Barn Blast

2nd Annual Barn Blast Video

Summer Camp Activities

As we concluded our first week of summer camp, we looked ahead to other exciting activities at the center this summer. Students are already excited for visits from Loudoun County …

Summer Campers: Gardening Tips

Master Gardeners from the Virginia Cooperative Extension’s Loudoun office delivered 2 sessions on the joy of gardening to INMED’s summer campers. Our kids learned about seeds, plants, soil and how …

Summer Campers: Mindfulness

Our summer campers were treated to a session on mindfulness with the Five Stones Institute. The instructor guided the children through deep breathing, stress reduction and relaxing exercises to teach …

We are excited to recap the first week of Summer Camp!

Through fun and engaging activities, we can teach, support and inspire elementary-aged children to live healthy and happy lives. Within the next few days we will go over our successful …

The Simple Science program

The Simple Science program, presented by Rock Ridge High School physics teacher Mr. Hanke, teaches children about the world around them. Campers were dazzled by hands-on activities, puzzles and games …

It takes a village to pull off a Barn Blast!

INMED’s 2nd Annual Barn Blast was a week ago, and we still have more individuals and businesses to thank! Our incredible Community Supporters provided cash and in-kind donations, free and …

Summer Camp Starts Today

Today is the first day of Summer Camp Session I at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. The classrooms and hallways are abuzz with activity and play. There are still …

Sully Elementary School Art at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center

We’re pleased to announce a new art installment at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling, compliments of the talented students of Sully Elementary School. The works range from …

Thankful Thursday

It’s Thankful Thursday, and we’ve got a lot of folks to thank this week! In addition to extending our tremendous appreciation to all our Barn Blast sponsors (which we recognized …

Thank you P.A.S.T.A.’s middle school math tutors

INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center Programs Director Maria Vasquez (left) made a special presentation at the recent inaugural P.A.S.T.A. (Peers and Students Taking Action) awards banquet. Maria recognized P.A.S.T.A.’s …

Free Workshop: How to Help My Child Go to College

INMED’s Family Education Group is holding a free workshop this Friday from 5-6:30 pm at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. Entitled “How to Help My Child Go …

Special thank you to our generous Barn Blast Sponsors

A special thank you to our generous Barn Blast Sponsors, who played a key role in making our second annual fundraiser yesterday a big success! We could not have pulled …

BARN BLAST UPDATE—June 4, 2-6 pm

It’s not too late to purchase your tickets for INMED’s 2nd Annual Barn Blast to support our Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling.  Purchase tickets at https://opportunitycenter.us/barnblast/. Get a sneak …

INMED families dig DullesMoms.com!

Updated daily, find all the fun and adventure your kiddos can handle at DullesMoms.com! With a comprehensive calendar of events serving Northern Virginia, you’ll have something to do and somewhere …

We’re getting closer to BARN BLAST!!!

What better way to kick off your summer than to kick off your heels, eat some great BBQ, sample the region’s best libations and help children and families in need? …

Have you purchased your tickets for INMED’s Barn Blast yet?

Don’t miss this opportunity to win a Great Outdoors camping package at our silent auction. Join us for an afternoon in the country at INMED’s Barn Blast on June 4th …

Prevent Child Abuse Month

A special thank-you to Laurie Warhol, Program Manager of Loudoun County Child Protective Services, for leading a great workshop on child abuse and neglect signs and reporting guidelines for professionals …

INMED’s 2nd Annual Barn Blast at Murray Hill Estate on June 4th

Why is this woman doing her happy dance? She’s planning to win the up-front-and-center tickets to the Sheryl Crow concert at Wolf Trap on June 21 at INMED’s 2nd Annual …

Kick up your heels!

Get in the mood for Barn Blast! This annual event at Historic Murray Hill Estate in Leesburg on Sunday June 4 is a great way to kick off your summer. …

Barn Blast Update!

ResQ BBQ has signed on to cater our 2nd Annual Barn Blast. This popular Leesburg-based business has garnered a huge following for its mouth-watering smoked meats and sides, which were …

Visit DullesMoms.com for fun things to do with your family

Fun has never been easier to find! With DullesMoms.com’s comprehensive calendar full of events in and around Northern Virginia, you’ll easily discover something to do and somewhere to play! http://dullesmoms.com/main-calendar/

Win a Stainless Steel Grill from Home Depot

Why is this man so excited? He’s planning to win the amazing stainless steel grill from Home Depot at the live auction at INMED’s 2nd Annual Barn Blast. He’s had …

Thank you to the student volunteers from P.A.S.T.A

A big thank you to the student volunteers from P.A.S.T.A, who helped the children in our after-school program celebrate National Book Day by participating in a reading circle and creating …

Win a Potomac River Cruise Package

Why is this woman so happy? She’s dreaming of being the winning bidder on an awesome Potomac River cruise package, one of many fabulous items just awaiting your bid at …

Congratulations to Children’s Medical Nutrition Alliance

Congratulations to Children’s Medical Nutrition Alliance for a successful 1st annual golf tournament. If you weren’t able to hit the links, you can still support this worthy cause! Visit https://cmnua.org.

Special thanks to Dorothy Gandy

Special thanks to Dorothy Gandy, a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, who donated gift bags of cosmetics and facial products to the moms in INMED’s homelessness prevention and intervention programs. …

Mother’s Day Celebration

Mothers were celebrated early at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Last Friday, dozens of moms and their families gathered for our annual Mother’s Day dinner and family education night. …

Kick Off Your Summer at the Barn Blast

Have you purchased your tickets for INMED’s 2nd Annual Barn Blast yet? Early Bird Prices end on Monday! Join us for live music, great BBQ, libations, live and silent auctions …

Thankful Thursday

INMED and the children and families who benefit from our Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling are grateful for the recent grants awarded by the Board of Supervisors. INMED …

Children’s Medical Nutrition Alliance 1st Annual Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament

There’s less than 1 week left before the Children’s Medical Nutrition Alliance 1st Annual Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament! Join INMED in supporting this great cause to provide free and low-cost …

INMED Celebrated National Volunteer Week

INMED celebrated National Volunteer Week with a special volunteer recognition event. Volunteers picnicked under the Center’s shade trees, enjoying a mouth-watering meal by ResQ BBQ. Programs Director Maria Vasquez and Volunteer …

INMED Celebrated National Book Day

A big thank you to the student volunteers from P.A.S.T.A, who helped the children in our after-school program celebrate National Book Day by participating in a reading circle and creating …

Children’s Medical Nutrition Alliance 1st Annual Golf Tournament

Only 10 more days until the Children’s Medical Nutrition Alliance 1st Annual Golf Tournament. Join INMED in supporting a great cause by hitting the links at Raspberry Falls Golf and …

Thank you, Walmart!

Walmart just made Cinco De Mayo even better! The Walmart Community Grants Team and Dulles Walmart Store 3639 awarded INMED a generous grant to support the After-School program at our Family & Youth …

Thankful Thursday

INMED and our families are thankful for what popped up in the parking lot of INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center last Friday. Loudoun Hunger Relief organized its first Pop-Up …

DullesMoms.com

Looking for some family fun and adventure? Head on over to DullesMoms.com for hundreds of daily events and activities! Free, cheap, worth-the-drive or worth-the-wait — they’ve got you covered! http://dullesmoms.com/main-calendar/. …

Kick off Your Summer!

The clock is ticking on early bird prices for INMED’s Barn Blast! Get those discounted tickets while they last! https://opportunitycenter.us/barnblast

GIVE CHOOSE is TODAY!

This is a 24-hour-only community giving day to support Loudoun County nonprofits. Your donation will support our Family & Youth Opportunity Center, helping children and families facing homelessness, poverty, domestic …

Family & Youth Opportunity Center Activities in May

May is a busy month at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Click here to download a calendar and class schedule in Spanish and English: https://opportunitycenter.us/programs/.  Don’t forget to register …

Give Choose is TOMORROW!

If you have a heart for helping children and families avoid or overcome homelessness, domestic violence, poverty and instability, please donate any amount to INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center …

Support INMED’s families during Give Choose–Loudoun’s Community Giving Day on May 2nd!

https://www.GiveChoose/inmedpartnershipsforchildren THANK YOU!!!

Loudoun Health & Wellness Fair TOMORROW

Don’t miss the Loudoun Health & Wellness Fair TOMORROW from 9 am – 2 pm at the Sterling Community Center. INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center will be an exhibitor. …

Give Choose is next Tuesday, May 2!

Give Choose is next Tuesday, May 2! This is a one-day giving campaign by the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to support nonprofits. We invite you to …

Thankful Thursday

INMED extends a huge THANK YOU to Reston Giant and store manager My Pham for donating enough packages of mac & cheese for every child and family at INMED’s Family …

Looking for Work?

Looking for work? Check out Loudoun County Supervisor Koran Saines’ 2nd Annual Spring Job Fair at Park View High School in Sterling on Saturday May 6 from 10 am – …

Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse

INMED Family Services Coordinator Cecilia Diaz-Yap recently sat down with Washington Family Magazine Managing Editor Beth Roessner to discuss constructive ways to prevent child abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention …

Sterling Cares Food Drive

INMED invites you to donate nonperishable foods to the Sterling Cares Food Drive to benefit Loudoun Hunger Relief and The Sterling Foundation. Drop your donated food at the Loudoun Health …

Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse

April 24, 2017 Understanding and Preventing Child Abuse – Washington Family

Anti-Bullying Workshop

A special thank-you to P.A.S.T.A. (Peers and Students Taking Action) volunteer Bianca for the anti-bullying workshop she created and facilitated for the students in INMED’s after-school program at the Family …

Loudoun Health and Wellness Fair

Be sure to visit INMED’s table at the upcoming Loudoun Health & Wellness Fair at the Sterling Community Center on April 29 from 9 am-2 pm. Learn more about our programs for children and …

Make an early pledge to INMED’s kids

Today is the opening day for early giving to INMED Partnerships for Children on the Give Choose campaign. Give Choose is a 24-hour online fundraising event on May 2, organized …

Welcoming Loudoun County School Board Vice Chair Brenda Sheridan

 INMED recently hosted a number of personal tours at our Family & Youth Opportunity Center that included Brenda Sheridan, Loudoun County School Board Vice Chair/Sterling District Representative, Judy McCary, Senior Aide …

Easter Egg Dyeing

INMED’s after-school kids experienced the spring-time tradition of Easter egg dyeing last week—some for the very first time. “Yes, it was a little messy, but the joy on their faces …

Grand Opening of the new Sterling Library

INMED is so excited about the Grand Opening of the new Sterling Library this Saturday, April 15! Located at 22330 South Sterling Boulevard, this is an outstanding resource for our …

Resilient Children, Resilient Loudoun

Resilient Children, Resilient Loudoun – SCAN

Resilient Children, Resilient Loudoun

INMED is privileged to have served on the steering committee of the Resilient Children, Resilient Loudoun initiative, led by Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia and supported by …

World Health Worker Week

In observance of World Health Worker Week, INMED salutes the dedicated family support workers of Healthy Families Loudoun, who work tirelessly to provide tools, resources and education to low-income families …

Thank you to the high school tutors from P.A.S.T.A.

INMED is thankful to the high school tutors from P.A.S.T.A., who are working with 2 dozen middle schoolers to improve their math skills and proficiency. These FREE tutoring sessions are …

FREE Family Budgeting class

INMED is offering a FREE Family Budgeting class at its Family & Youth Opportunity Center on Friday, April 14 from 5:30-7 pm, courtesy of BB&T Bank. Taught in Spanish and …

New Graduates from INMED’s After-School program

These two diligent young men are the latest graduates of INMED’s After-School program at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. Because of our dedicated staff and volunteers, these …

April is Prevent Child Abuse Month

If you work with children or families with children under age 18, please consider attending “Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting Guidelines,” a training workshop by INMED’s Healthy Families …

Children’s Science Center lab at Fair Oaks Mall

Looking for something stimulating to do with your kids this weekend? Check out the Children’s Science Center lab at Fair Oaks Mall. It’s Northern Virginia’s first interactive museum where children, families …

Check out our program offerings

Did you know that Latinos and African Americans make up only 5% of the tech workforce? According to research by Child Trends, less than 50% of African American and Latino …

Developing Job Skills for Success

Students in the Mujer Unica cooking class at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center practice their knife skills and learn to prepare ceviche, a favorite Latino appetizer. At the end …

The Power of Homework

The kids may not love it, but studies show that children who do their homework are setting themselves up for success.  According to education researchers Brian Gill of RAND and …

Bank for Success Series

A big thank-you to BB&T Bank for their commitment to teach their Bank for Success Series on  at the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center, once a month on a …

Register for Summer Camp

The INMED Opportunity Center is once again hosting a summer camp program for children age 5-12, starting on June 12 and running through August 18 (in 4 two-week sessions). Sessions will feature science projects, …

Calling all budding scientists, mathematicians and engineers

Get your STEM on at the STEM Career Fair on Tuesday, March 28 at the NVCC campus in Sterling. Sponsored by SkillForce, Northern Virginia Community College-Loudoun, SystemIC Solutions, Rapid Response and the …

The Diaper Fairy visited the Family & Youth Opportunity Center

The Diaper Fairy visited the Family & Youth Opportunity Center late last week, with tote bags bursting with packages of diapers and wipes of all sizes. Her name is Susan …

Carnival Day at the Center

Children in INMED’s after-school program took a field trip to the carnival—without even leaving the Family & Youth Opportunity Center! As an enrichment activity, children were given play money to …

Working hard on behalf of at-risk families and children in Loudoun County

Members of the INMED Family & Youth Opportunity Center’s Advisory Board held their quarterly meeting last week to celebrate successes and share strategies for overcoming challenges. Board members span a …

Celebrate Youth Art Month

In celebration of Youth Art Month, we proudly invite you to visit the art installment at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center, thanks to art teacher Sarah Ajima and her …

New 10 week courses offered

In partnership with Mujer Unica, INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center will host 2 new 10-week courses on cooking/food management and hair/makeup styling. Each class has space for 10 students. …

Mad Scientists in the Cooking Lab

In the latest after-school “science cooking” activity, students created their own chocolate and bubble gum. The experiment required lessons in chemical reactions, involving mixing, heating and rolling out the bubble …

Welcome Yahaira Hanon to our teaching staff for our after-school program.

INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center welcomes Yahaira Hanon to our teaching staff for our after-school program. Yahaira is an experienced preschool and elementary school educator who excels at teaching, …

INMED celebrates 3 new graduates from our Family & Youth Opportunity Center’s after-school program

INMED celebrates 3 new graduates from our Family & Youth Opportunity Center’s after-school program. Second-grade Sophie, second-grade Marilyn and third-grade Maria have made such great progress in our program that …

Barn Blast Tickets are now on sale

Tickets for our 2nd Annual Barn Blast event are on sale NOW. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing by purchasing your tickets online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-barn-blast-hosted-by-inmed-opportunity-center-tickets-32417817565 Just click on the green …

March Education Classes

Be sure to download this month’s schedule of events and classes at the Family & Youth Opportunity Center in Sterling. Just visit www.opportunitycenter.us/programs and click on our schedules in Spanish …

Thankful Thursday

What would we do without our faithful PASTA volunteers?! These dedicated high school students are always prepared with fun activities, games and goodies for the children in our after-school program …

Sign up for our newsletter

Stay up to date on the latest happenings at INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center. Sign up for our newsletter, so you won’t miss a thing! The latest edition is …

INMED helped Nery

Nery Hernandez was an overwhelmed teen mother of a one-year-old when she started taking parenting and skills development classes offered by INMED. Today, she is a successful restaurateur. Read about …

Thankful Thursday

We have a bus!!! A huge thank you to Sterling Supervisor Koran Saines for his support in helping INMED find transportation for our Family & Youth Opportunity Center, to The …

Mark your calendar for the Inaugural Annual Loudoun Health & Wellness Fair

Mark your calendar for the Inaugural Annual Loudoun Health & Wellness Fair at the Sterling Community Center on April 29 from 9 am-2 pm. INMED’s Family & Youth Opportunity Center will be an exhibitor. Learn …

Fighting for better education

Save the date for INMED’s 2nd Annual Barn Blast!

SAVE THE DATE for INMED’s 2nd Annual BARN BLAST! JUNE 4, 2 pm – 6 pm. Spend a Sunday afternoon at historic Murray Hill Estate in Leesburg, where we’ll pamper …

It’s never too early to harness the power of reading.

It’s never too early to harness the power of reading. INMED’s Moms and Babies class encourages mothers of babies and toddlers to set aside time each day to read together. …

Health Families Loudoun is on the “Dean’s List” of accreditation agency Healthy Families Virginia (HFV)

The results are in, and INMED Healthy Families Loudoun is on the “Dean’s List” of Healthy Families Virginia (HFV), a nationally recognized evidence-based home visiting program model and accreditation agency. Our …

Nery’s Secret Ingredient for a Successful Family and Business: INMED

February 26, 2017 Nery’s Secret Ingredient for a Successful Family and Business: INMED – Loudoun Now

The faces of INMED

When 23-year-old Adriana was referred to INMED’s Opportunity Center by the county’s Department of Family Services, she was in crisis. Her lack of parenting skills and job prospects, combined with …

New Executive Director for INMED Family and Youth Opportunity Center

February 21, 2017 Contact: Nancy Baker, 540-533-7490, nbaker@inmed.org New Executive Director for INMED Family and Youth Opportunity Center Sterling, Virginia: INMED Partnerships for Children is pleased to announce that Cecilia …

Become a Mentor

Becoming a mentor with INMED is an opportunity to reshape the future of at-risk youth. Helping a child with homework at our After-School program or tutoring a child in a …

Child Abuse is Preventable

For yet another year, Loudoun continues to be among the wealthiest, healthiest and happiest counties in the nation. Business is booming, our schools are outstanding and life is good … …

Thankful Thursday

We are pleased to announce that we have a new art installment at the Opportunity Center, thanks to art teacher Sarah Ajima and her talented young artists at Sterling Elementary …

Celebrating Advocacy Day

INMED’s Opportunity Center staff and children are celebrating Advocacy Day by thanking our supporters in Richmond! Advocacy Day is an annual opportunity for nonprofits like INMED to visit elected officials …

Today is the day to share your LOVE and THANKS!

INMED sends a #VolunteerValentine to all who make this world a better place by sharing their skills and heart! Become a volunteer at INMED’s Opportunity Center in Sterling: https://opportunitycenter.us/get-involved/volunteer-and-internship-opportunities/. Our …

Schedule Change Notice

The Moms & Babies class at the Opportunity Center is now being held every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 10:30 am – noon. This free class teaches young mothers about …

Valentine’s Day is around the corner

Valentine’s Day is around the corner—a day when children everywhere celebrate a feast of treats and whimsical cards. For 6-year-old Isabela, the only valentines she will receive this year will …

Thankful Thursday

The power of one. The families that INMED’s Opportunity Center serves are extremely grateful to Women Giving Back (WGB), and especially WGB volunteer Melissa Fox, for their in-kind donations last …

Congratulations Coralis

The entire staff at INMED’s Opportunity Center congratulates Coralis Fernandez for her 8 years of dedication as a Family Support Worker/Educational Groups Facilitator with our Healthy Families Loudoun program. Coralis …

Computer C.O.R.E. at INMED’s Opportunity Center

Attention all Computer C.O.R.E. participants at INMED’s Opportunity Center: The start date for the next round of classes has changed from February 6 to February 21. We still have a few slots open …

INMED is Changing Lives in Loudoun and Abroad

A big thank you to the Loudoun Tribune for its special feature on INMED Partnerships for Children and our Opportunity Center in Loudoun. Read reporter Veronike Callazo’s account of the …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!

Show your love by donating a gift from our wish list to the Opportunity Center. Or become a sustaining supporter of INMED’s work in Loudoun. It’s easy and will make …

INMED is Changing Lives in Loudoun and Abroad

February 3, 2017 INMED is Changing Lives in Loudoun and Abroad – The Loudoun Tribune

Thankful Thursday

INMED is grateful for the opportunity to share the continuum of care services offered by our Opportunity Center with the members of the Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region …

Strategies for Success

An INMED family support worker shares how she helped a young mother escape domestic abuse to shape a better future for her son. “Sylvia is a 20-year-old single mom with …

INMED’s Healthy Families Loudoun program

INMED’s Healthy Families Loudoun program has been accredited by Healthy Families America (HFA) through December 2021. A program of Prevent Child Abuse America, HFA is a nationally recognized home visitation …

Congratulations Dr. Linda Pfeiffer

Dr. Linda Pfeiffer, founder and CEO of INMED Partnerships for Children, was recognized for her many years of serving disadvantaged children and families in Loudoun County at last Thursday’s Community …

Keeping Families Together

Over the past 3 months, INMED’s case managers provided intensive home visiting and case management to 23 families and their 49 children to help them avoid becoming homeless. In addition …

Thankful Thursday

We are extremely grateful for the donors that fund INMED’s Healthy Families Loudoun program, a nationally recognized home visiting program model designed to work with overburdened families who are at-risk …

Support INMED’s Opportunity Center

Supporting INMED’s Opportunity Center is easier than you think. We welcome in-kind donations of office and school supplies, computers/IT support, birthday and thank-you cards, kitchen tables and chairs, non-perishable items …

Follow us on Twitter

We have a lot to say! Follow us on Twitter: @INMEDCenter. Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/inmed-partnerships-for-children-430b9067/. Share our posts and leave a comment!

After-school program is focused on helping at-risk students

Loudoun has the privileged position as the wealthiest, healthiest and happiest county in Virginia and the nation. In Sterling and other eastern Loudoun County communities, however, the picture is starkly …

Dare to care!

In this era of mud-slinging and finger-pointing, resolve to do something good for society—like Nancy Ordonez, one of INMED’s dedicated case managers, who works tirelessly with families struggling to survive …

Thankful Thursday

INMED is grateful for the funding from civic groups, businesses and agencies that support our after-school program. Because of their support, children like Eduardo, who was going to be held …

INMED’s Opportunity Center welcomes Steven Tibbets

INMED’s Opportunity Center welcomes Steven Tibbets to our Board of Trustees. He is a Senior Managing Counsel with CA Technologies in Herndon, VA, where he manages transactions in the fast-paced …

Mindfulness is a state of mind at the OC

It may look like our kids are putting their feet up and relaxing—and they are! They’re practicing mindfulness, thanks to the Five Stones Institute, which has been leading our After-School …

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Happy Martin Luther King Day! Today is a day of giving back, with millions of people performing acts of service around the country. How about giving back all year round? …

Congratulations to our first cooking class graduates

Congratulations to our first cooking class graduates, who also earned their Food Management Certification and received their certificates from Mujer Unica, a skills-development initiative of EKKLESIA USA for low-income women. …

Thankful Thursday

INMED’s Opportunity Center is extremely grateful for a generous year-end donation for our After-School program from The Builders Foundation, a nonprofit consortium of construction industry firms that provides grants for …

Did you know that nearly 2,000 children and youth are homeless in Loudoun County?

Did you know that nearly 2,000 children and youth are homeless in Loudoun County? While they may not be living in county shelters, they are struggling to survive in unstable …

Register today for free computer skills training

Registration for free computer skills training at the Opportunity Center begins today! Administered by Computer C.O.R.E., the 6-month course offers college-level computer training and career development support to low-income adults …

January is National Mentoring Month!

Make an impact on low-income children and youth in Loudoun by becoming a mentor at INMED’s Opportunity Center in Sterling. Your time and attention can reshape the future of a …

INMED’s Moms & Babies class

Join INMED’s Moms & Babies class on Tuesday, featuring child development, nutrition and discipline education as well as joyful play. Contact Educational Groups Facilitator Coralis Fernandez at 703-729-4951 or cfernandez@inmed.org. …

Thankful Thursday

The Opportunity Center is grateful to the Women’s Committee of Sterling United Methodist Church for volunteering their time and talent to INMED’s Opportunity Center. They were our best elves (pictured …

Homelessness is preventable

Judith and her two daughters became homeless when a prolonged illness caused the young mother to lose her job and her home. Facing a mountain of medical debt and no …

ESL classes

ESL classes at the Opportunity Center resume on January 7. Free child care available. Contact Erin Lewis for more information and to register: elewis@inmed.org.

Congratulations to Dr. Linda Pfeiffer!

Congratulations to Dr. Linda Pfeiffer, founder and CEO of INMED Partnerships for Children, for being selected as a finalist for the Loudoun Chamber’s Community Leadership Award in the nonprofit executive …

INMED wishes everyone a Happy New Year!

For many children in Loudoun County, the future is not very promising. Resolve to do something good for the world in 2017 by transforming the life of a child. Donate …

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!!!

Make your tax-deductible donation to INMED before midnight! www.opportunitycenter.org Vote for INMED Partnerships for Children as the BEST nonprofit in Loudoun County. Just click on this link: http://northernvatimes.secondstreetapp.com/l/best-of-loudoun-2017/Ballot/AroundLoudoun Scroll down …

It’s not too late to make a tax-deductible donation to INMED’s Opportunity Center!

It’s not too late to make a tax-deductible donation to INMED’s Opportunity Center! Help us reach more children at risk of abuse, neglect, homeless, poverty and worse—right in your own …

Thankful Thursday

INMED is grateful for all the donors, supporters and volunteers who make our work at the Opportunity Center possible. Our volunteers logged more than 1,324 service hours over the past …

Help us reach more kids

While you’re sitting down to dinner with your family, 8-year-old Sam is helping his mother clean office buildings. He is one of the kids who does not have transportation to …

It’s not too late to vote!

It’s not too late to vote for INMED Partnerships for Children as the BEST nonprofit in Loudoun County. Just click on this link: http://northernvatimes.secondstreetapp.com/l/best-of-loudoun-2017/Ballot/AroundLoudoun Scroll down to Non-profit/Civic Support Organization …

Help us kick off 2017 by continuing your support!

During this season of giving, INMED is thankful for all our donors, supporters and volunteers, who make it possible for us to provide stability and opportunities for self-sufficiency to children …

Thank you to our donors, volunteers and supporters

The children, families and staff at the Opportunity Center are extremely grateful for the time and talent of our dedicated volunteers. They are integral to our goal of reshaping the …

P.A.S.T.A. for Christmas

High school students in the P.A.S.T.A. organization (Peers and Students Taking Action) threw a Secret Santa gift exchange with the children in INMED’s after-school program at the Opportunity Center. The …

Thankful Thursday – Making Wishes Come True

The children in INMED’s after-school program have enjoyed making wish lists for the holidays. They were overjoyed when a mysterious stranger delivered their wish list items during their holiday party …

A vote for INMED is a vote for our kids! Vote TODAY!

Don’t forget to vote for INMED Partnerships for Children in the Loudoun Times Mirror’s BEST OF LOUDOUN competition. Just click on this link: http://northernvatimes.secondstreetapp.com/l/best-of-loudoun-2017/Ballot/AroundLoudoun and select INMED Partnerships in the …

Congratulations to INMED Opportunity Center Director Maria Vasquez

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care (CoC) coalition recognized and five other outgoing CoC governance board members for their contributions toward providing public, nonprofit and faith-based shelter and support services …

Countdown to Christmas

Children in INMED’s after-school program celebrated the Opportunity Center’s second anniversary this month by trimming the Christmas “opportunity” tree in the front lobby, as dreams of an early Christmas danced …

Will you add us to your list?

Help us reshape the futures of at-risk children in our community by filling our Giving Grid! Every dollar helps us reach low-income families in our own back yard—families like Judith’s, …

Please include us in your end-of-year giving!

Help us fill our Giving Grid by making a secure, tax-deductible donation to INMED’s Opportunity Center before the end of the year. Leave our kids an encouraging message and upload …

Thank you to a Special Volunteer

A very special THANK YOU to Priscilla P., who has logged more than 100 service hours at INMED’s Opportunity Center! Priscilla has been integral part of our After School program, …

Thankful Thursday

INMED is extremely grateful to the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation for its recent grant to help our Opportunity Center provide transportation for children in our After-School Program. This generous support …

A vote for INMED is a vote for our kids!

Vote for “INMED Partnerships” in the Category “Around Loudoun” / Subcategory: “Nonprofit/Civic-Support Organization” in the BEST OF LOUDOUN competition. http://northernvatimes.secondstreetapp.com/l/best-of-loudoun-2017/Ballot/AroundLoudoun

From Crisis to Blessing

Anna became a mother at age 16. Although her home environment was already unstable, she chose to keep her baby. Her life was overwhelming. She was exhausted. Her nerves were …

Support Us When you Shop for Holiday Gifts

Do your holiday shopping on Amazon Smile and make a donation to INMED’s Opportunity Center with every purchase – at no extra cost to you! Just click on this link …

“INMED taught me so much about growing my business and raising healthy children at the same time,”

Former Reston café worker now cooks in her own restaurant  kitchen By Times Staff Dec 9, 2016 When you enter Nery’s Pupuseria in nearby Purcellville, you’re immediately greeted by a …

Former Reston cafe worker now cooks in her own restaurant kitchen

December 9, 2016 Former Reston cafe worker now cooks in her own restaurant kitchen – Fairfax County Times

Making a List and Checking It Twice

As you tick off your holiday gift list this season, please consider adding a few items from INMED’s Amazon Wish List for our kids at the Opportunity Center. It’s quick, …

Thankful Thursday – Destress is Best

The INMED staff at the Opportunity Center is especially grateful to Dr. Martha Ca