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By Vida Mikalcius When my dad died, I spent hours on Pinterest trying to figure out how to DIY something out of his old clothes. Not having a sewing machine, or being especially crafty in that aspect, those projects kind of fell through the cracks. And even though it’s been roughly seven years since he’s

PRS is dedicated to providing behavioral health, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. Formally known as The Social Center, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, PRS has been working since 1963 to help individuals living with mental illness, substance use disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and anyone who faces life crises to achieve safety, personal wellness,

Outdoor, limited Contact, social distance, masks required. Cornerstones has been a pillar in the DMV for nearly 50 years. Families living in this region, with its notoriously high cost of living, can struggle to overcome tough economic times. Through services like Housing Food Financial assistance Child and youth services Community and family strengthening Community resource

Capital Caring’s mission is to provide patients and their families with advanced illness care of the highest quality. This holiday season, Capital Caring is calling for volunteers to help bring a bit of joy to those in hospice with DIY stockings. After all, sometimes all it takes to turn a bad day around is a

Originally launched as an international holiday in 1998, World Kindness Day is here to remind us that compassion is what binds everyone together. Take a moment today to promote good deeds and pledge acts of kindness. Take a picture and/or send a note to RSVP-Northern Virginia’s Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Vida Mikalcius, at vmikalcius@volunteerfairfax.org, showcasing

Outdoor, limited Contact, social distance, masks required. Cornerstones has been a pillar in the DMV for nearly 50 years. Families living in this region, with its notoriously high cost of living, can struggle to overcome tough economic times. Through services like Housing Food Financial assistance Child and youth services Community and family strengthening Community resource

Online informational/orientation session: Tuesday, November 17, 10:00-11:00 am Do you have a genuine concern for young people? Are you dependable and willing to make a consistent time commitment? Would someone call you a good listener? Is your demeanor friendly, supportive, encouraging? If you answered yes to the above questions, perhaps it’s time to consider becoming

There are so many celebrations during the year, from established holidays to National Pizza day, so you may be asking why we choose to celebrate volunteer managers. Here are just a few of the reasons why: Volunteer managers can change lives. They are the gateways for volunteers who want to serve. They connect people who

The Shepherd’s Center has a vision: A World Without Loneliness. To achieve that vision, they work hard to ensure that as members of the community age, they do so with dignity and experience a high quality of life. Services include health advocacy, decluttering advice, food pick-up and delivery, and friendly callers and visitors, including to

The Shepherd’s Center has a vision: A World Without Loneliness. To achieve that vision, they work hard to ensure that as members of the community age, they do so with dignity and experience a high quality of life. Services include health advocacy, decluttering advice, food pick-up and delivery, and friendly callers and visitors, including to

Nearly 139 million people cast their vote during the 2016 presidential election. As of today, Thursday morning, more than 77 million people have already cast their ballot. A great comparison to the 45 million people who voted early in 2016. While we cannot predict how the lines will look on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd,

NOTE: THESE EVENTS ARE FULL. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ADDITIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENTS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 19-20 FOLLOW THIS LINK. Limited Contact, social distance, masks required. Cornerstones has been a pillar in the DMV for nearly 50 years. Families living in this region, with its notoriously high cost of living, can struggle to overcome tough

Outdoor, in-person with social distancing. Masks required. 10 locations throughout Fairfax County. Volunteers especially in need at the Annandale and Mason District Park locations. Are you a local food enthusiast? Do you prefer the outdoors? Want the chance to bring fresh, healthy, local produce to your community? Interested in supporting local farmers and producers. Maybe

Location: Shepherd’s Center serving Oakton, Vienna, Reston, and Herndon The Shepherd’s Center has a vision: A World Without Loneliness. To achieve that vision, they work hard to ensure that as members of the community age, they do so with dignity and experience a high quality of life. Services include health advocacy, decluttering advice, food pick-up

Capital Caring Health provides hospice, palliative care, and counseling services to veterans, the chronically and terminally ill, as well as their families. Through compassionate care, their clients can live lives with dignity while receiving additional support through difficult times. This year has knocked a lot of people of their feet. People who may find themselves

Help make homes safer to those in need. Indoor/Outdoor In-Person with COVID precautions Rebuilding Together- AFF (Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church) is a non-profit organization that uses the talents of handy volunteers to make health and safety repairs at no charge for low-income individuals. In 2019, 1,300 volunteers: Gave 9,600 hours of service to: 88 homes 8 non-profit

By Vida Mikalcius Due to fewer community-sponsored blood drives, we are at risk of experiencing a local blood shortage. Blood transfusions save lives: from traumatic accidents, to people with cancer, to children fighting leukemia. Like many of us, I have had family members who have received blood transfusions. Once, when someone I loved was involved

The non-profit organization CRi (Choice. Respect. Independence) has provided resources for people: With developmental disabilities and mental health needs At-risk youth who are homeless, precariously-housed, and/or aging out of foster care Five hundred direct-support staff help 350 residents, many of whom are high-risk. Their daily social activities like going to the store, meeting with their

Volunteer to serve people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs with CRi Help Decorate Residents’ homes for Halloween, Thanksgiving, & the Holiday Season! For the past 45 years, CRi (Choice. Respect. Independence) has provided resources to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs, as well as services for at-risk youth who are homeless,

Once every ten years, each and every individual in the United States of America is counted at the location the person lives. So why is the Census so important? It determines how many representatives each state will receive to represent them in Congress. There are 435 representatives in the House. Each state is assigned the

Free to low-cost internet service for Seniors and low-income individuals Free to low-cost classes for Seniors to develop technological skills It’s no secret that COVID-19 has brought many in-person volunteering experiences to a standstill, especially among RSVP’s 55 and over community. While many older adults have found ways to adapt to the new virtual reality,

Food For Others Multiple locations- Indoor and Outdoor– In Person More physically demanding- must be able to lift up to 40 lbs Since 1995, Food for Others has been working to provide healthy meals to people in need. Due to high-living costs in and around our nation’s capital, countless families struggle between choosing to spend

Limited Contact No Shared Office Fairfax City Since 1988, the non-profit organization, FACETS has been fighting to alleviate issues coinciding with poverty in Fairfax County. Programs include: Preventing and Ending Homelessness Hot Meals Food Distribution Hypothermia Prevention and Response Program Housing Services Community development FACETS is currently looking for office admin volunteers for weekday shifts

NVFS- Northern Virginia Family Services In 2019, NVFS served 42,000 residents in the Northern Virginia area by helping individuals attain self-sufficiency through the following programs: Early childhood development Foster care and adoption Health and well-being Homelessness and housing Immigration legal services Mental health Workforce/career development Youth initiatives Of those 42,000 plus people: Approximately 50% were

Catch up on what is going on with RSVP-Northern Virginia by reading our March   2020   newsletter by clicking March 2020 RSVP Update. This issue includes : Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam talks with RSVP volunteers during his  visit to Volunteer Fairfax; March and April Group Service Projects now open for sign up; RSVP