Dear Windy Hill Friends and Neighbors,
Despite the interesting winter weather we experienced earlier this week, I know that spring is right around the corner! The days are growing longer, and warm weather is on the horizon. These seasonal changes remind me that spring is a season of renewal, possibility, and fresh beginnings. Here at Windy Hill, that spirit perfectly reflects the momentum we built together throughout 2025.
Below, I’m delighted to share with you a 2025 Year-in-Review that highlights many initiatives and projects that we accomplished together. Your contributions support our mission and have a profound difference in the lives of the families and individuals we serve, ensuring access to safe, affordable housing for those who need it most.
2025 Year-in-Review
- Provided $70,000+ in education scholarships to 7 residents, 5 children and 2 adults.
- Provided $20,000+ in emergency requeststo ensure that basic needs are met and that no one has to choose between necessities.
- Allocated $300,000+ in maintenance and refurbishments across our 116 homes in Middleburg, The Plains, and Marshall, including renovating four Cottages, our original Windy Hill homes in Middleburg.
- Held 200+ resident programs, including 36 community meals at Levis Hill House, our elderly community; 3 cookouts; 5 musical performances with Foxcroft School, A Place to Be, and more; 25 BINGO events; 42 children participated in after school programs, and many more!
- Partnered with Bainum Farms to offer weekly fresh produce boxes between June – September to 30 households.
- Hosted 4 Finance 101 courses with Northwest Federal Credit Union focusing on how to build a budget, what is a credit score, and more.
- Together, we also started the Foundation’s Care Collective, hosting 12 events with 1,000 items distributed to over 150 residents. Residents have access to free toiletries, household cleaning supplies, diapers, wipes, and more!
In our latest newsletter, I am also delighted to share the following updates which provide a glimpse into the heart of our community. Scroll to discover:
- Meet Your Neighbors: Stephanie, Jenny, Samone, and Esther — whose stories reflect the heart of our community — were featured in the January Country Zest & Style issue.
- Volunteer Spotlight, Former Executive Director Bob Dale: Read about the countless ways that Bob is still connected to our Windy Hill residents, uplifting our mission with each interaction.
- Horizon Scholarship Update: We feature our two Horizon Scholarship recipients who completed the first semester of their freshman year of college.
- Partnership Highlights: Our busy work is made lighter by our incredible partners. We feature Women Giving Back, Loudoun Hunger Relief, Middleburg Garden Club, and Foxcroft School’s Treble Club.
- You’re Invited! Our fourth annual Sip & Celebrate reception will be held on Thursday, April 9!
Looking ahead, we are energized by what’s to come. With warmer days on the horizon, so too are new initiatives, special gatherings, and continued progress toward our mission of providing affordable housing with dignity and opportunity. I look forward to sharing more with you in the months ahead and hope to see you on April 9th!
Thank you for being such an important part of this community. Together, we are building something lasting — season after season.
Warmly,
Eloise Repeczky
Executive Director
eloise@windyhillfoundation.org
540.687.3997
