Plains Community League All About Good Works
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By Emma Boyce
chool lunches were just as important nearly a hundred years ago as they are now. That’s why, when they noticed several children going without lunches during the Great Depression, a group of women in The Plains founded the beginnings of The Plains Community League. And yes despite its long history and countless good works, some still don’t know it’s there. TPCL has obviously evolved since the 1930s. In its current incarnation, the 501c3 nonprofit group acts as both an educational and social resource for children and adults. Under the direction of Program Director Erica Young, TPCL aims to expand even further.
community is to know that we are here and we are open to any suggestions. We want everyone to have what they need.” With summer in full swing, TPCL already boasts a full schedule of fun for residents of all ages. They host weekly programs, including Toddler Tuesdays, crafts on Wednesdays, and afternoon games on Thursdays.
In early August, TPCL partnered with Grace Episcopal to combine the second annual School Free Market with an Ice Cream Social and Carnival. Students were able to pick out free school supplies followed by ice cream and games.
An Upperville native, Young has a background in community organizations and also taught preschool at the Middleburg Community Center, overseeing their summer programming, as well.
“I think I go a little overboard with making sure that we’re doing the best that we can here, but it’s a great group of people,” Young said. “I love the community. Their saying is, ‘neighbors helping neighbors,’ and that can’t be more true. We all are in it together.”
“My goals are huge,” said Young, who joined TPCL in January. “I think the biggest goal for the
TPCL offers English as a second language (ESL) classes every Wednesday night. Among the most
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