By APAH will host several holiday parties at their properties, including a magical holiday shopping experience for 300 children and their families at Burlington Coat Factory (APAH’s Holiday Magic). Food insecurity is a relevant and ongoing issue in our county for some of our neighbors, and AFAC will still happen every Tuesday and Thursday of this month. If you are interested in these opportunities, please contact RSVP Volunteer Specialist, Shannon White swhite@volunteerfairfax.or
Food Distribution Volunteers
APAH will be conducting food distribution in conjunction with Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) at two locations, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for 2 hour shifts. Masks are required.
Providing a fun-filled holiday shopping experience with treats, crafts, games, and pictures with Santa! Location: Burlington Coat Factory Time: Saturday @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am Contact: Jacquelyn Keys, 571-565-6566.
All volunteers are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers are asked to wear a volunteer lanyard. Gloves are available upon request. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Feel free to dress up as your favorite holiday character. Volunteers will help with setup and break down. Help supervise craft activities and games Serve food at the event Santa helpers Gift wrapping Parking: Back of the parking lot in front of Burlington Coat Factory
Columbia Hills – Holiday Party
Purpose: Holiday Party for the residents of Columbia Hills and Columbia Grove Location: Columbia Hills Community Room. Date/Time: December 16 (Thursday) @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Contact: Ana Hidalgo: 571.565.6516 All volunteers are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers are asked to wear a volunteer lanyard. Gloves are available upon request. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Volunteers will help with setup and break down. Sign-in residents Serve treats and food Help with holiday crafts (gingerbread houses & ornaments) Assist with La Cocina (free meal distribution) Parking: Columbia Grove parking lots across and up the hill from the leasing office.
Fisher House – Gingerbread House
Seasonal Holiday Celebration by making gingerbread houses with the residents at Fisher House I & II. Location: Fisher House Date/Time: December 20th (Monday) @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Contact: Erin Brown, 571-565-6556 All volunteers are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers are asked to wear a volunteer lanyard. Gloves are available upon request. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Volunteers will help with setup and break down. Sign-in residents Serve treats and hot cocoa Interact with residents Parking: Fisher House (5705 Washington Blvd) street parking (free).
Holiday Party for the residents of The Springs Location: The Springs Community Room. Date/Time: December 20 (Monday) @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Contact: Venus Burgess; 571.565.6466 All volunteers are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers are asked to wear a volunteer lanyard. Gloves are available upon request. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Volunteers will help with setup and break down. Sign-in residents Serve treats and hot cocoa Help with holiday crafts Parking: Free street parking and garage parking are available.
Holiday Party for the residents of Gilliam Place Location: Gilliam Place. Date/Time: December 22 (Wednesday) @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Contact: Erin Brown, 571-565-6556 All volunteers are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. All volunteers are asked to wear a volunteer lanyard. Gloves are available upon request. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Volunteers will help with setup and break down. Sign-in residents Serve treats and hot cocoa Help with holiday crafts Help with bike raffle and books give away Parking: Gilliam place parking lot first floor in non-reserved spots and street parking on S. Lincoln.
