LEESBURG, Va. (May 22, 2023) – Eight nonprofit organizations have been selected as recipients of grant funding from BENEFIT. Established in 2017, BENEFIT is a coalition of musicians and community leaders uniting people with music to raise funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations serving children in need in Loudoun County.  A total of $25,000 was awarded among the eight nonprofit organizations. The grant funding was raised from proceeds of BENEFIT’s 2022 Crossroads Music Festival. Recipients of BENEFIT grant funding include: A Hand Up - NOVA, Inc., which operates the Northern Virginia Diaper Bank , $3,600; Food For Neighbors , $3,500; Ryan Bartel Foundation , $3,400; LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services , $3,300; Legacy Farms , $2,900; Loudoun Literacy Council , $2,800; The Salvation Army of Loudoun , $2,800; and Just Neighbors Ministry , $2,700. “We have such admiration and respect for the nonprofit organizations that serve our community,” Amy Bobchek, co-founde

  Musicians to be showcased at Sept. 16 event in downtown Leesburg   BENEFIT’s Crossroads Music Festival is returning to downtown Leesburg on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The organization is extending a call for musicians to perform at the event.   BENEFIT’s Crossroads Music Festival features original music performances from regional songwriters and bands for an evening of music that helps support Loudoun County community nonprofit organizations.   Established in 2017, Bands Empowering Nonprofits with Engagement and Fundraising Improving Tomorrow (BENEFIT) is a coalition of musicians and community leaders uniting people with music to raise funds and awareness for nonprofits serving children in need in Loudoun County.   Bands, singer-songwriters and other musicians who are interested in offering their time and performing a 60-minute showcase set are encouraged to submit their information through the online application form on  BENEFIT’s Performer page  (www.benefit.live/performers) no late

  Grant application process opens March 13, 2023 LEESBURG, Va. (Feb. 27, 2023) – BENEFIT, a coalition of Loudoun County musicians and community leaders, will be accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations beginning Monday, March 13.    Nonprofit organizations that serve children in need in Loudoun County are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Friday, April 14, 2023.   BENEFIT stands for Bands Empowering Nonprofits with Engagement and Fundraising Improving Tomorrow. Established in 2017, BENEFIT’s mission is to unite people with music to raise funds and awareness for nonprofits serving children in need in Loudoun County.   A total of $25,000 will be available to Loudoun nonprofits for grant funding. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $2,000 – $5,000. The money for the grants was raised from proceeds of BENEFIT’s 2022 Crossroads Music Festival. To qualify, applicants must: be a 501(c)(3) organization that provides services to children in need

  Final proceeds from event to be awarded through a grant application process in spring 2023 to nonprofits serving children in Loudoun County LEESBURG, Va. (Oct. 25, 2022) – Music filled the air in downtown Leesburg on Saturday, Sept. 17, to help raise funds for a great cause.   BENEFIT’s 2022 Crossroads Music Festival included performances from over 25 musicians and bands at multiple venues. This was the third year the event was held in downtown Leesburg. Over $30,000 was raised from the event, and final proceeds from funds raised will go toward grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving children in Loudoun County.   BENEFIT, established in 2017, is a coalition of musicians and community leaders with the mission of uniting people with music to raise funds and awareness for nonprofit organizations serving children in Loudoun County.   BENEFIT’s 2022 Crossroads Music Festival set a record for the organization’s fundraising efforts.   “We are overjoyed with the success of the event