Back2School, Staff Spotlight, Fall Head Start Volunteers Needed, Top Needs & Volunteers
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Calling All Heroes! The NVFS Back2School Drive is Back
It’s no secret that money is tight for many families right now. This makes school supplies a luxury for a family struggling to pay their bills. Your help with the Back2School <[link removed]> drive will ensure every child will have a backpack full of new school supplies, giving them the confidence they need to begin the school year right, while easing the financial burden for their families.
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3. Sponsor <[link removed]> the Back2School drive to help level the playing field for all children in our community.
4. Contribute school supplies <[link removed]> from our official list and drop them off Wednesday, 7/26 from 9am-1pm or Thursday 7/27 from 1pm-6pm at at 11884 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, VA 22030.
YOUR support of the Back2School drive will make a tangible impact on a child’s success - both in the classroom and beyond.
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Staff Spotlight: Heidi Camp, Intake & Referral Coordinator
Heidi Camp, our Hunger Resource Center (HRC) bilingual intake and referral coordinator, joined the team after years of volunteering and donating to NVFS. Her work at the HRC helps connect our neighbors, who come in need of food, to additional NVFS and community resources to help meet their needs beyond hunger. Heidi’s resourceful and compassionate support encourages HRC visitors to honestly share their circumstances which allow us to help the whole person, and whole family so they may begin their journey to wellbeing. Heidi's efforts make a lasting impact on her colleagues and HRC clients alike.
“Before, I was struggling a lot. Heidi [proved she]... will do anything and everything she can [to help] me... My life has changed – it is calm and stress free,” explained Sofia, who recently moved here from Guatemala.
Thank you Heidi for all you do!
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Gear Up for Fall. Apply to Become a Classroom Volunteer!
Fall is just around the corner and that means back to school for even our youngest learners. Join the fun of learning and volunteer for our Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms. Volunteers will gain experience caring for and engaging with babies or toddlers ages 0-5, in a classroom setting. Experience the rewards of bringing delight to a child, and see children grow and progress developmentally.
Share your special skills, hobbies or talents with the children such as music, arts and crafts, or yoga! The application process takes a couple of months so apply today!
Qualifications:
* Must be at least 16 years old
* Experience with young children preferred
* Successful completion of Child Protective Services and criminal background checks
* Proof of negative TB test
* Willingness to volunteer three hours once per week for at least a six-month commitment
Contact Samara Weinstein at 571.748.2876 or
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Top NVFS SERVE Shelter Needs
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Baby shampoo
* Baby lotion
* New sippy cups
* New baby spoons
* Diapers (especially sizes 5-6 and Pullups)
* Disposable plates
* Disposable utensils
* Disposable foam cups
* Napkins
* Boxed mashed potatoes
* Instant oatmeal pouches (variety of flavors)
* Egg noodles
* Spaghetti
* Montreal steak & chicken seasoning
* Black pepper
* Table salt
* Badia complete seasoning
Top Hunger Resource Center Needs
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One box meals (like Hamburger Helper)
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Cereal
* Low-sodium canned vegetables
* Canned fruit/fruit cups/applesauce
* Flour
* Sugar
* Cooking oil spray
* Pasta
* Pasta sauce
Top SERVE Summer Camp Needs
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Fidget toys
* Bouncy balls
* Press-on, temporary tattoos
* Mini LEGO sets (small sets in a bag/small box around $ 5)
* Fun keychains (small plush animal, light up, popper/ sensory, etc.)
* Hot Wheels cars
* Kinetic sand cups
Top Multicultural Center Needs
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Cleaning sprays (kitchen, bathroom, general)
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Scrubbing pads
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Dishwashing soap (hand wash and dishwasher)
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Laundry detergent
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Fabric softener
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Clothing stain remover
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Shampoo & conditioner (full size)
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Bath and hand soap
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Shaving cream and disposable razors
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Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
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Body lotion
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Deodorant
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Nail clipper, files, nail brushes
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Lip balm (like Chapstick)
Top Early Head Start, Prince William, Needs
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Diapers
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Wipes
* Board books
* Bubbles
* Outdoor play toys
Top Volunteer Needs
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* Early Head Start: Classroom Volunteer <[link removed]>
* NVFS SERVE Shelter: Shelter Support Volunteer <[link removed]> (Monday or Tuesday evening)
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