MEDIA ADVISORY

CONTACT:
Kristin Derlunas
Northern Virginia Family Service
Community/Media Relations
703-219-2123, kderlunas@nvfs.org

NVFS to Announce Winners of 13th Annual CARE Awards
Awards Recognize Companies That Create a Positive Environment in the Workplace

WHAT: Northern Virginia Family Service's 13th Annual CARE (Companies As
Responsive Employers) Awards Breakfast.

WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005
Registration 7 a.m.
Breakfast and Awards Ceremony 7:30 a.m.
Conclusion 9 a.m.

WHERE: Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
7920 Jones Branch Dr., McLean, VA

WHY: Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) will recognize companies that are leaders in providing family-friendly benefits for employees and that are committed to helping employees maintain a healthy work and life balance. These companies make Northern Virginia a better place to work and live.

WHO: 2005 CARE Finalists:

Small Company: The Military Officers Association of America, West*Group and Vanguard Research;

Mid-Size Company: WETA and The CNA Corporation; and

Large Size Company: Sallie Mae and George Mason University.

To attend, please RSVP to Kristin Derlunas at kderlunas@nvfs.org.

Established in 1924, Northern Virginia Family Service is a private, non-profit community service resource dedicated to helping individuals and families find new paths to self-reliance and brighter futures. Each year, NVFS helps more than 24,000 people find affordable housing, counseling and child care; access to low-cost medical and dental services; foster and respite care, job training; trauma recovery; and much more. For more information, visit www.nvfs.org.

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