November 22, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: community organizations

‘Opportunity Neighborhoods’ formed in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads

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The Opportunity Neighborhoods concept is coming to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads.  Fairfax County is contracting with a nonprofit in each of those areas to bring community members together to determine what services are available to low-income families, assess which needs are not being met, and collaborate on a plan to fill those gaps.  Opportunity Neighborhoods … Continued

Kids Give Back hosts family volunteer activities

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A Kids Give Back event in August. Families interested in teaching children about the importance of helping their community are encouraged to join an upcoming Family Volunteer Day hosted by Kids Give Back. The program was founded by Denise Gavilan, a resident of the Mantua neighborhood just west of Annandale. The next event, on Oct. … Continued

Food drive will help the needy

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The ACCA food pantry.  The pandemic and related job losses are creating hardships for local families. People who can help are encouraged to donate nonperishable food items.  The Mason District Police Station and the Annandale chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) are hosting a food drive at the Mason Government … Continued

Local group provides rent relief to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads residents

#ACCA, #Annandale, #Bailey's Crossroads, #community organizations, #coronavirus, #health, #homicide, #housing, #social services, #state government
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Dozens of Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads families were able to stay in their homes and feed their families over the past few months, thanks to the emergency assistance program run by the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA).  ACCA received $3.1 million from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. About half … Continued

Glass recycling bin installed at Wakefield Park, thanks to Girl Scout lobbying effort

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The glass recycling bin at the Mason Government Center. Wakefield Park in Annandale now has a purple bin for recycled glass, and Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw credits the advocacy efforts of Girl Scout Troop 120.  “In early March, I attended a meeting of the North Springfield Civic Association and was greeted by one of the … Continued

Food donations help residents of Annandale apartments

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About 200 residents of Fairmont Gardens in Annandale collected donated food Thursday afternoon at a weekly event in the parking lot hosted by the Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC).  World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit founded by Chef José Andrés, and the SevaTruck Foundation contributed packaged meals – chicken, rice, and vegetables – and there were … Continued

New Fairfax County grant program aids nonprofits

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The food pantry run by Annandale Christian Community for Action. [Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary Club.] The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors established a $5 million fund to assist nonprofit organizations whose primary work supports social safety net services for vulnerable populations. The application process for Nonprofit Sustainability Grants begins May 15. The deadline to apply is … Continued

Fairfax County supervisors approve new grant program for small businesses

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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors created a new $25 million grant program May 12 to assist small businesses and nonprofits affected by COVID-19. The Fairfax Relief Initiative to Support Employers (Fairfax RISE) is funded by the county’s allocation from the federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act. Fairfax RISE will offer grants to … Continued

Stuff the Bus returns to Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads

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The Stuff the Bus campaign is coming back on two days this month to collect food donations to meet the needs of people struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  But this time, instead of having the Fastran buses park in supermarket parking lots, the buses will be at less-frequented lots throughout Fairfax County.  Stuff the … Continued