Todd McCormick Keeps Focus On Youth During COVID: Woodbridge Hero

WOODBRIDGE, VA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Doris Dippel, a family member who nominated Todd McCormick of Woodbridge. Todd is the executive director of The House Inc., an organization that provides opportunities for students to spend their time before school, after school, and during summer breaks.

Name: Todd McCormick

State: Virginia

Hometown: Woodbridge

Hero's job: Child care or elder care

Relationship to nominee: Extended family

Reason for recognition: As soon as possible after the COVID-19 quarantine began, Todd reopened The House Inc., a before/after school program for middle and high school students. He risked his own health to provide all-day care for kids needing activities outside of their homes.

One thing to know: Todd is consumed with providing opportunities for kids of color who make up 95 percent of his enrollees.

Thank you for all you do, Todd!

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