Three years ago during the Hurricane Katrina tragedy, A Wider Circle received dozens of phone calls from families that relocated to the D.C. area. We needed help to meet this demand, and were blessed with a wonderful response from numerous local residents, including Lincoln Ashe.

Though Katrina now feels like just a memory, Lincoln has remained as one of A Wider Circle's most reliable volunteers. During the week, Lincoln works as a police officer at the US Treasury, but every Saturday (and many Sundays) he offers his energy and strength to serve our community. Soft-spoken and quick-witted, Lincoln does whatever it takes to provide local families with furniture for their homes. Often this means navigating a heavy dresser down a narrow flight of stairs or single-handedly carrying a sleeper sofa off a truck. No matter the challenge, Lincoln brings a can-do attitude and is often one of the last volunteers to leave at the end of the day. Lincoln's dedication to A Wider Circle has allowed us to serve dozens more families each year and we are grateful for all of his hard work.