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Soccer camp brings families together in Annandale’s Opportunity Neighborhoods

September 1, 2021

#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

August 29, 2021

#immigrants, #nonprofits, #volunteers

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

Britepaths seeks donations for kids in Justice HS pyramid

July 21, 2021

#nonprofits, #schools, #volunteers

Customers at Ace Hardware in Fairfax have the option of rounding up their payment to benefit the Collect for Kids Back to School Program. [Britepaths] Britepaths, a Fairfax-based nonprofit, is seeking community support to help stock its emergency food pantry that was closed due to the pandemic and to help purchase school supply kits for … Continued

College in the age of COVID

February 12, 2021

#community organizations, #higher education, #Justice High School, #nonprofits

A screenshot of a Zoom conversation the Justice High School Scholarship Fund hosted for the JHS Scholars from the Class of 2020. By Jean King COVID-19’s impact on the Justice High School class of 2020 was almost immediate: The play was canceled a week before its premiere, sports did not get past the first round … Continued

Stuff the Bus seeks food donations Saturday in Annandale

January 26, 2021

#Annandale, #charity, #food, #nonprofits, #volunteers

Stuff the Bus, the Fairfax County program that organizes food drives to help the needy, will be back Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 at three locations in the Annandale/Mason District area. Residents are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to a Fastran bus in the parking lot at 21 locations countywide. The donations will be … Continued

Food for Neighbors ensures those in need can feed their families

December 3, 2020

#charity, #families, #nonprofits, #schools, #volunteers

Food for Neighbors volunteers at Jackson Middle School. Since the COVID-19 pandemic is leaving so many more parents out of work and struggling to feed their families, the nonprofit group Food for Neighbors is stepping up its efforts to fill that void. The organization recruits volunteers to donate food and grocery gift card to students … Continued

Boy Scouts seek food donations for the needy

November 12, 2020

#community events, #community organizations, #nonprofits, #volunteers, #youths

Troop 150 at a pre-pandemic Scouting for Food event. Boy Scout Troop 150 will be gathering food donations for a local food bank Sunday, Nov. 15, 11:3 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Annandale United Methodist Church parking lot. “Scouts usually go door to door in November collecting food for the needy, but the current public health … Continued

Kids Give Back hosts family volunteer activities

October 14, 2020

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

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

Stuff the Bus is back this Saturday

September 9, 2020

#community events, #nonprofits, #volunteers

Stuff the Bus is back this month at two locations in Mason District Sept. 12 and Sept 26: George Mason Regional Library, 2001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Bailey’s Upper Elementary School, 6245 Leesburg Pike, Seven Corners. A Fastran bus will be at both locations 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to collect food donations for the food pantry … Continued

Nonprofits seek public donations for school supplies

August 10, 2020

#Annandale, #nonprofits, #schools, #volunteers

Kids need school supplies whether they’re learning in class or online. [Collect for Kids] School may be virtual this fall, but students still need school supplies. Children from lower-income households in our community need more help than ever this year, as the coronavirus pandemic is taking an economic toll on families. Two Fairfax County nonprofits … Continued

New Virginia grant program to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic

August 1, 2020

#Annandale, #businesses, #coronavirus, #health, #nonprofits, #restaurants, #state government

Restaurants that had to ban indoor dining due to the pandemic might want to consider applying for a new state grant program. A new state program, Rebuild VA, offers $70 million to help small businesses stay in operation as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. The application period opens Aug. 10. Business owners can apply for … Continued

Small businesses and non profits have just one week to apply for Fairfax RISE grants

June 7, 2020

#Annandale, #businesses, #coronavirus, #health, #nonprofits

Restaurants forced to close during the pandemic urge people to take advantage of carryout options. Small business owners and the heads of nonprofit organizations can begin applying for Fairfax RISE grants of up to $20,000 on Monday, June 8. The application period closes June 15. To be eligible, applicants must have a physical location in … Continued