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Join Us for the Greater Prince William Community Celebration!

Join us in two weeks at our Greater Prince William Community Celebration! <[link removed]> The event will take place at Sweeney Barn on Thursday, June 5 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. It will be a night celebration of our 100-year legacy and our collective future of possibilities.

You’ll hear from our program colleagues and learn about the paths to wellbeing throughout Greater Prince William. Your generous support helps fight food insecurity, provides emergency housing, and builds brighter futures. Sponsorships and tickets <[link removed]> are still available.












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There's Still Time to Participate in Choose Your Challenge & Make a Difference!

Turn your special event, milestone, or personal inspiration into an opportunity to support NVFS and strengthen the Greater Prince William community! Choose Your Challenge <[link removed]> is a flexible, do-it-yourself fundraiser lets you create an event that fits your style—and resonates with your social circle. Host a bake sale, plan a game night, launch a fitness challenge, or create a tribute page in someone's honor. However you choose to participate, every dollar you raise will provide vital services to children and families in our community.

Starting your fundraiser is simple, impactful, and fun. Set a goal, track your progress, and celebrate the generosity of your friends, family, and colleagues as they join you in making a difference. Together, you’ll help provide hope, stability, and opportunities for brighter futures.

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Thank You for Supporting the 2025 Celebration of Service & NVFS Mission Experience!

Thank you to all who joined us at the Celebration of Service on May 9th! It was an honor to come together in recognition of the powerful stories of service and resilience that define our community. We were inspired by the journeys of individuals and families supported by NVFS, and grateful for the opportunity to explore the new Mission Experience and gain deeper insight into the impactful programs that promote wellbeing across the region.

Want to see the fun? View the photos <[link removed]> from the evening or watch Paloma's story <[link removed]>, a NVFS Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).

Thanks to your incredible generosity and steadfast support, NVFS continues to serve as a pillar of hope and stability for more than 40,000 individuals across Northern Virginia. Together, we help connect individuals and families to the resources and support services they need to build brighter, more secure futures.












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Back2School Drive: Mark Your Calendars or Give Online Today!

From ABCs to MVPs, you can help local kids start the school year strong with NVFS' Back2School drive <[link removed]>. Rising costs of living have made it even more difficult for families to provide school supplies for their children – you can ease the burden by providing school supplies needed for kids in our community to thrive!

Whether you donate, volunteer, or host a supply drive, every play will help students feel confident and ready to learn. Make your game plan with us today!

Mark your calendars for drop off days July 23rd and July 24th. Organize and promote your Drive by accessing our partnership toolkit on our website <[link removed]> or cross giving back off your to-do list by giving online <[link removed]> today.












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CARE Application Reminder – Application Open and Deadline is June 13

Highlight your company’s culture and employee engagement strategies by nominating it for a CARE Award. For more than 30 years, NVFS has presented CARE Awards to employers who make our region a better place for everyone to work, live and play. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, June 13. Now is the time to recognize your company for being a great place to work and a force for good in the community. Learn more at nvfs.org/care <[link removed]> or email Ethan Vick <mailto:[email protected]>, NVFS Institutional Advancement Specialist, regarding any questions.












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Seventeen Women Graduate from NVFS Training Futures Workforce Program on May 15

Congratulations to our most recent Training Futures <[link removed]> graduates! Recently, we celebrated our most recent graduating class of 17 women who trained for 12 weeks in a simulated office environment with the goal of gaining the skills and confidence needed for them to obtain an entry-level professional career with potential for advancement. This workforce development program, established in 1996, has helped more than 2,500 people from various backgrounds and experiences take the next steps in their career.

Or, as trainee, Zuhal Neyazi, explained, “Before this training, I was someone else—I didn’t know what I could do. But in NVFS' Training Futures, I found myself. I discovered who I am. I always wanted to be a successful woman, and now I can say that I will be a successful woman in the future. I believe in myself, and it’s just the beginning.”

If you are an employer and interested in learning more about hiring a Training Futures graduate, email Janice Halowich at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]?subject=Hiring Training Futures Graduates>.








































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Volunteer Spotlight: Clark Construction Brings Storage Solution to the NVFS SERVE Campus

Clark Construction played an instrumental role, replacing and significantly improving storage at the NVFS SERVE campus <[link removed]> in Manassas. They replaced a line of old mismatched sheds with two matching 20’ storage containers. Dakota Snyder from Clark Construction led the project, including advising on appropriate, weather-resistant storage and recruiting carpentry volunteers to build custom shelving inside the units. With Clark’s expertise, persistence and generosity, all Greater Prince William programs and the families they serve now have adequate, organized, well-lit, inventoried storage for crucial supplies like car seats, cribs, welcome home kits, hygiene and household supplies, and facility supplies.

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Top NVFS SERVE <[link removed]> Shelter Needs

* Laundry detergent
* Feminine hygiene products (all sizes, tampons and pads)
* Sunscreen
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Top Hunger Resource Center <[link removed]> Needs

* Canned vegetables
* Flour
* Sugar
* Eggs
* Shelf-stable milk
* Pasta
* Pasta sauce
* Beans
* Canned meat






























Top Multicultural Center <[link removed]> Needs

* Personal hygiene products
* Macaroni and cheese, boxed
* Rice
* Beans
* Oil
* Canned vegetables
* Pasta and pasta sauce
* Beans
* Canned meat
* Cereal and oatmeal
* Peanut butter









Top Early Childhood Education <[link removed]> Needs

* Drop off at NVFS SERVE Campus <[link removed]>, Attention Navara Cannon <mailto:[email protected]>
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* Outside play items (colorful cones, tunnels, parachutes, hula hoops, bubbles, etc.)
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Top Healthy Families <[link removed]> Needs

* Diapers (sizes 2 and larger)
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Top Volunteer Needs

* Child and Family Wellbeing: Court Appointed Special Advocate <[link removed]> (Contact Alba Manning <mailto:[email protected]> for more information)
* HRC: Food Recovery Drivers <[link removed]> (Contact Navara Cannon <mailto:[email protected]> for more information)
* SERVE Campus: Campus Handy-Person <[link removed]> (Contact Vicky Bonilla <mailto:[email protected]> for more information)
* SERVE Campus: Front Desk Receptionist <[link removed]> (Contact Vicky Bonilla <mailto:[email protected]> for more information)







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