Joshua’s Hands is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2018-19 Willing Hands Scholarship -- which was established to recognize a youth volunteer who goes above and beyond in the giving of their time and talents.

Applications are not accepted for this scholarship. It is awarded solely at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Lorraine Orlowsky has been a volunteer with Joshua’s Hands for many years. She has been an essential volunteer at the annual Fall Festival, biannual Valiant Warrior Quilting Events, Touch-A-Truck fundraiser and yearly booth at the LoCo Fair. She brings willing hands and a servant’s heart to whatever she’s asked to do. Having graduated from Heritage High School and completed her Associates degree at Lord Fairfax Community College, Lorraine will be off to a four-year Nursing program at the University of Michigan in the fall. In recognition of her many hours of service, Joshua’s Hands created a new meritorious award – The Willing Hands Scholarship. Lorraine is the first recipient of this award.

Joshua's Hands was established in 1999 in memory of Joshua Guthrie, who was an enthusiastic community volunteer.  Joshua’s years of service were cut short by his death at the age of 16.  Joshua’s Hands seeks to continue to be his hands of service in the community and to encourage others to serve. 

The organization established the Willing Hands Scholarship to recognize a youth volunteer who goes above and beyond in the giving of their time and talents.