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Tag: nonprofits

Help those in need enjoy Thanksgiving

#charity, #holidays, #nonprofits
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FACETS, a nonprofit that aids lower-income people, is seeking donations to help provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Since the start of the Covid pandemic, “thousands of our neighbors have suffered devastating physical, financial, and emotional impacts,” FACETS says. “For many of us, the effects of the pandemic are finally subsiding. However, this crisis … Continued

ON-Annandale to host Neighborhood Safety Day

#children, #community events, #families, #nonprofits, #police

The community is invited to Neighborhood Safety Day, a free event hosted by Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale, on Saturday, Sept. 10, It’s at Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The local art group called Café will lead children in a project to repaint and beautify a cardboard house. Related story: ‘Opportunity Neighborhoods’ formed … Continued

New restorative justice program launched

#courts, #crime, #Descano, #nonprofits
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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano announced a new program April 6 to provide restorative justice to certain individuals charged with crimes. The Deferral and Dismissal Pilot Program, called Taking Root, is a partnership between Descano’s office and the Opportunities Alternatives and Resources (OAR) organization. “The focus of Taking Root will be to address a … Continued

Here’s how to help Ukrainian refugees

#nonprofits, #volunteers

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission has organized a coat and blanket drive for Ukrainian refugees. More than 3 million people have fled Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion. More than 2 million have crossed the border into Poland. Drop-off boxes for donations have been set up at 41 locations in Northern Virginia, including … Continued

Hundreds of children make holiday crafts at ON-Annandale event

#Annandale, #arts, #children, #families, #holidays, #neighborhood groups, #nonprofits

Kids decorate ceramic bowls with decoupage paper and glitter. More than 300 children and families made gifts for their families and friends Dec. 4 at the Fairmont Gardens apartments hosted by the Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale program. The event was organized by FACETS, a nonprofit that serves families and individuals affected by poverty, hunger, and homelessness.

Haven of Northern Virginia reopens for in-person grief counseling

#Annandale, #nonprofits, #social services, #volunteers

Haven is based in a former farmhouse that is more than 100 years old. Haven of Northern Virginia, a nonprofit based in Annandale that helps people deal with grief, has reopened for in-person counseling.   Haven offers emotional support to the bereaved and their families and friends through one-on-one counseling and support groups led by well-trained … Continued

Families invited to ‘Costumes for Kids’ volunteer festival

#children, #community events, #families, #nonprofits, #volunteers

Kids make cards for first responders at a Kids Give Back event. Kids Give Back, a nonprofit that encourages elementary-age students to carry out community service projects, invites families to take part in the “Costumes for Kids” fall volunteer festival.  The event is Saturday, Oct. 16, noon-3 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 8922 Little River … Continued

Soccer camp brings families together in Annandale’s Opportunity Neighborhoods

#children, #government services, #neighborhood groups, #nonprofits, #sports

The kids vs. parents game at Ossian Hall Park. [FACETS] The Opportunity Neighborhoods-Annandale (ON-Annandale) initiative hosted a soccer camp for families earlier this month as part of its strategy to provide more activities for youths. Annandale High School varsity soccer coaches and players taught the children soccer skills and rules of the game. The soccer camp culminated on … Continued

Here’s how to help Afghan refugees

#immigrants, #nonprofits, #volunteers
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Afghan refugees arrive at Dulles International Airport. [Washington Post] As hundreds of refugees from Afghanistan pour into Dulles Airport, local aid organizations are providing basic supplies and accepting donations from the public.  Those able to catch a U.S. military flight as the Taliban took over their country left with little more than the clothes on … Continued