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Our Daily Bread Seeks Donations for "Back To School" Program

Fairfax-based charity Our Daily Bread (ODB) is seeking donations from the community to provide school supplies to needy children who attend school in the Fairfax County area as part of its Collect for Kids Back to School Program.

Firecracker 5K for the Troops

The USO of Metropolitan Washington, a nonprofit providing support services and programs to area military members and their families, benefited on Independence Day as the charity of choice during the annual Firecracker 5K for the Troops race at Reston Town Center.

Clifton Democratic Women Collecting for the Needy

The Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia (DWCNV) will meet Sunday, Nov. 17, from 3-5 p.m., in the Clifton Town Meeting Hall to launch the holiday season with projects benefiting area residents and children.

Most Successful Event Ever

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s fundraiser nets $32,000.

The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s event wowed the crowd at their annual benefit.

$168,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Student Leaders

This year, a total of$168,000 in scholarships was given out to awardees. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia currently has 20 active college scholarship funds set up by generous donors. There is approximately $175,000 in college scholarship funds awarded every year to over 50 high school students in Northern Virginia.

Letter: Letters to the Editor-Libraries, Parks And Bikes

To the Editor: The City of Alexandria intends to expand the Bikeshare program at the expense of libraries and parks that benefit all residents. It is expected that 960,000 people will visit Alexandria’s libraries in 2014; this is 53 times the number of Bikeshare members in the region. Yet, the city is cutting libraries by $93,000 and giving Bikeshare $120,000.

Column: ‘Staying Connected:’ Opportunities for Seniors

Program set for Feb. 14 at Old Presbyterian Meeting House.

A program on employment and volunteer opportunities for seniors is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Old Presbyterian Meeting House, located at 323 South Fairfax St. at 10 a.m.

LCAC Recognizes Local School Teacher with Founder’s Award

Longtime Lorton resident and Fairfax County school teacher, Barbara Rizer, was recognized by the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) for her dedication to helping individuals and families in southeast Fairfax County through her volunteer efforts with LCAC. On March 10 at LCAC’s annual fundraising gala, the LCAC Board of Directors presented Rizer with the organization’s inaugural Founder’s Award for her commitment and passion for fulfilling LCAC’s mission of enhancing the quality of life in the community through individual and family services, community programs, and partnerships with other organizations.

Week in Fairfax

Weekly happenings in Fairfax.

High School Seniors Tour Local Bank, Compete for Scholarships

On March 16, Virginia high school seniors from eight schools across the area spent the day at Burke & Herbert Bank as part of Bank Day, a statewide effort sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation and the Virginia Bankers Association Leadership Division.

Week in McLean

McLean new briefs

Alexandria: Zarek Honored for Service with The Twig

Starlet G. Zarek of Alexandria was honored last month for her 25 years of service to The Twig, the junior auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Chantilly Day: Donate Food To WFCM

Chantilly Day also includes a food drive for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM).

NVFS To Hold Job Fair in Oakton on May 30

Positions supporting Shelter Operations and Rapid Rehousing available.

Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) is expanding its shelter operations in locations throughout Northern Virginia, and will be holding a job fair at the end of May for interested human service professionals. All new positions are scheduled to begin mid-June 2015.

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Community center named after Cotton for her efforts to preserve affordable housing community.

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s fundraiser nets $32,000.

Program set for Feb. 14 at Old Presbyterian Meeting House.

Positions supporting Shelter Operations and Rapid Rehousing available.