giving back

Provided by Impacto Youth Our Western Casino night is on Friday! Please join us for some fun and to support a great cause! Tickets can be purchased right here: eventbrite.com/e/western-casino-night-tickets-37653655096

Provided by Capital Area Food Bank For the third year, the Manassas Park Community gathered at Manassas Park High School to launch a monthly free food and resource market in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank, with funding from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, The Bell Foundation, QMT Windchimes and NOVANT Health; and human service booths run by multiple …

Provided by Volunteer Prince William Serve our Willing Warriors (SOWW), which helps support our Nation’s wounded, injured or ill military members, is looking for Ambassadors and Guest Services Support Team members. They provide an enjoyable respite experience for our recovering warriors, their families, and their caretakers in a warm, home-like atmosphere. For more information, please contact Kimberly at [email protected] or 571-248-2213 …

Provided by AJ Team of Keller Williams Realty The Maddy Wagon, a local charity that assists families with children battling pediatric cancer, won AJ Team Realty’s 100th Home Sale Local Charity Contest. The group will receive a $5,000 donation from the proceeds of the team’s 100th home sold. “The win for The Maddy Wagon is fitting because September is Childhood …

Provided by Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Mark A. and Brenda L. Moore of the Mark and Brenda Moore Family Foundation will be recognized by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for their history of passionate leadership and philanthropy with the 2017 Community Leadership Award. This award is the longest standing community based recognition award in Northern Virginia, and will …

Provided by Col. William Grayson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution The Colonel William Grayson Chapter of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution presented a $350 check to Serve Our Willing Warriors to sponsor a Warrior and his or her date at the organization’s 2nd Annual Gala fundraiser at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on 04 November …

Provided by Volunteer Prince William September is National Preparedness Month! In light of recent disasters such as wildfires, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, please take some time to prepare for emergencies before they happen.  Remember, disasters don’t plan ahead, but You Can! Please visit ready.gov/September for great information on how you can prepare an emergency kit for your family and pets. …

Provided by Community Foundation for Northern Virginia The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia awarded $17,700 in Healthy Kids Grants to address the main causes of childhood obesity by supporting programs that increase physical activity and/or improve nutrition in Northern Virginia public schools.  The 2017-2018 school year is the seventh annual Healthy Kids grants cycle, with a total of $118,000 awarded …

Provided by March of Dimes The March of Dimes announced finalists for the 17th Annual Heroines of Washington Awards gala. Heroines of Washington is one of Washington, D.C.’s most unique events, recognizing and honoring women in the D.C. Metro Area for their dedication to community service. Formerly Heroines in Technology, the March of Dimes has expanded these awards to honor women …

Provided by Volunteer Prince William Mark your calendars for a fun trip and service project on the National Mall- JFK Hockey field on Sunday September 10th or Monday September 11th to support the AARP Meal Pack Challenge! Come spend a few hours between 8:00 a. m.-4:30. p. m. to assemble food packages for frail seniors in the greater DC area. …