March - Williamsburg , VA Magazine , Next Door Neighbors

REGINA LEIGHHelpingOthersDiscover NewBeginningsBy Rachel SapinLisa W. Cumming PhotographyThere have been a plethora of reports inrecent months on the state of the country’s unemployed,even as we slowly make our way outof a recession. However, we don’t have to lookto the media to understand the financial andemotional distress that a job loss can have onan individual. Even those of us who have beenfortunate enough to remain gainfully employedat least know someone - a neighbor, friend, orfamily member - who has experienced a jobchange during the current economic downturn.“When someone loses their job, they feelvery broken,” explains Regina Leigh, who leadsa job transition group that meets weekly at theWilliamsburg Community Chapel.Regina speaks from experience. She closedher Norwalk Furniture franchise store in thefall of 2009, after a change in the franchise’smanagement coupled with the economicA Realtor ®you’ll recommendto your NeighborsWhat a great placeto enjoy life.Spacious Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments24 Hour Staff • Single Level AccommodationsMonth to Month ContractsShort Term Recuperative StaysWellness & Fitness Programs757.746.7446homes@joleneburke.comhttp:/ / williamsburghomeguide.comPrudential Towne Realty is an affiliate of TowneBank and is an independently ownedand operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.Boss P., Spring Arbor Resident Since 2007NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSMARCH2011 13