A blog about great senior volunteers in Northern Virginia making a difference
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 centers. With the food insecurity on the rise, Cornerstones has continued its commitment to serving individuals across Northern Virginia. If you are interested
In 1969, several faith-based organizations and a handful of dedicated volunteers banded up together to form United Community. Together, they focused in on providing human services to the people of southeastern Fairfax County. While Fairfax County is the third richest county in the United States (just behind Loudon County, VA and Howard County, MD), 83%
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 centers. With the food insecurity on the
The following was provided to RSVP by Kathrine Knoble, Manager of Volunteer & Community Engagement at Capital Caring Health. We are proud and honored to share the following: Mary Beth Cockerham has been a volunteer at Capital Caring Health for nearly two years. Mary Beth embodies what it takes to be a hospice volunteer. Her
As the Manager of Volunteer Programs at New Hope Housing, a non-profit with a mission to end homelessness, Sami Smyth’s normal Thanksgiving revolves around visiting different homeless shelters, mingling with shelter residents while eating Thanksgiving staples, and talking and thanking volunteers who help feed families during the holiday. This year, she’s not making the rounds
In-Person At Fairfax County’s RECenters residents can utilize gym and pool facilities, as well as participate in fitness classes and utilize sport courts. Currently, the county is looking for volunteers at three of their facilities. If you are interested in any of the positions below, please contact RSVP Volunteer Specialist, Shannon White, at swhite@volunteerfairfax.org for
Shepherd’s Center envisions a world without loneliness where older adults can age with dignity in place. To do this, volunteers are needed to help provide services to seniors who may need an extra hand. In 2019, volunteers completed 712 round-trip car trips helping older adults get to doctor’s and physical therapy appointments. An additional 306
In 1969, several faith-based organizations and a handful of dedicated volunteers banded up together to form United Community. Together, they focused in on providing human services to the people of southeastern Fairfax County. While Fairfax County is the third richest county in the United States (just behind Loudon County, VA and Howard County, MD), 83%
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
