Last week, Northern Virginia braced itself for the coldest temperatures in 50 years, and the Prince William community rallied to protect its homeless population from the “Polar Vortex.” While the Prince William County Department of Social Services offers a winter shelter and drop-in program in Woodbridge, many community organizations – including faith-based groups, city and […]
(Oakton, Va., September 10, 2015) Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) has been selected by the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness to manage the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter, the county-owned 50-bed emergency facility for single homeless men and women located at 3525 Moncure Avenue in Falls Church. NVFS assumed operations on September 1, […]
Community resources to ensure you and your neighbors can get the information and assistance you need during emergency situations. September is National Preparedness Month to help ensure that everyone is prepared with a plan and tips for handling emergency situations, including the impacts of major storms such as Hurricane Florence. Although the Northern Virginia region […]
Falls Church, VA. On October 1, 2017, New Hope Housing assumed operations of the Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter (BCCS) and hypothermia prevention programs from Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS). If you would like to contact Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter, please call New Hope Housing’s main line at 703.799.2293, send an email to admin@newhopehousing.org or visit their website for more […]
Quick Links: NVFS Home Page About Us Donate Now Join the Conversation: Workplace Giving: United Way: #8099 CFC: #79645 You’ve Asked How You Can Help Each and every day, Northern Virginia Family Service responds to the diverse needs of our region. Our needs are evolving as we respond to the impact of recent events on […]
November 2016 Quick Links: NVFS Home Page About Us Donate Now Join the Conversation: Workplace Giving: United Way: #8099 CFC: #79645 CARE Awards Breakfast Is Just 15 Days Away On Friday, Nov. 18, nearly 300 business, nonprofit and philanthropic leaders will gather to honor 16 companies at the 2016 CARE Awards. Join us at the […]
December 2016 Quick Links: NVFS Home Page About Us Donate Now Join the Conversation: Workplace Giving: United Way: #8099 CFC: #79645 Jam With Us Tonight! Join us this evening at 7:30 p.m. for a Music Makes Life Better show at Jammin Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, VA 22180). The evening is headlined by […]
A monthly newsletter for friends and supporters of NVFS February 2016 In this issue: Keeping Unsheltered Homeless Safe in Freezing Weather Strike Out Hunger on March 12! 2015 Annual Report: Impact That YOU Made Possible Simple Ways to Help Your Neighbors Alma’s Journey SERVE Open House: Tuesday, Feb. 23 Quick Links: NVFS […]
A monthly newsletter for friends and supporters of NVFS April 2016 In this issue: Celebrate the Families You’ve Helped Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! “Without Healthy Families’ Support, My Son Would Have Stayed Bowlegged” CARE Awards: Is Your Company a “Best Place to Work”? 4 Simple Ways to Help Your Neighbors […]
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