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  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
March 21, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Your March NVFS Insider

International Women's Day, Strides for Stronger Families, 100 Years of Service Celebration, Top Needs Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volunteer Donate …
  Sarah Crosley, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 12:43 AM

Last Chance! Registration is closing...

Dear John, Time's ticking! Don't miss out on the 'Strides for Stronger Families' challenge – your final chance to step up and make a difference. Whether you prefer long walks with your dog(s), slo-pitch softball, or a different form of activity…
  Kathleen McMahon · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 5:20 PM

You're Invited to NVFS' 100 Years of Service Celebration

Celebrate the strength and resilience of our community. Dear John: Thank you for standing with thousands of Northern Virginia families! I am excited to invite you to NVFS’ 100 Years of Service Celebration. NVFS is proud to be part of the …
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Your February NVFS Insider

Healthy Families Expansion, Strides for Stronger Families, 100 Years of Service Celebration, Volunteer Spotlight, Teen Volunteers, Top Needs Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service …
  Sarah Crosley, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
February 10, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Don't Miss Out on the Strides for Stronger Families Challenge

Dear John, We’re just over a month away to the kickoff of the Strides for Stronger Families challenge, we wanted to send you a quick reminder to join our community in this exciting challenge! Whether you prefer hot yoga, pickleball, or a differ…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Join Us for NVFS' 100 Years of Service Celebration!

Celebrate 100 years of service with us. Register Today! Please contact Sarah Crosley at [email protected] or 571-748-2502 with questions or for additional information regarding the event. …
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Your January NVFS Insider

Strides for Stronger Families, WBJ Power 100, 100 Years of Service Celebration, MLK Day of Service, Top Needs & Volunteers Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Voluntee…
  Stephanie Berkowitz, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 11:23 AM

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous start to 2024

Dear John, As we bid farewell to another year, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable journey we've shared together. Your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our achievements, and I am filled with gratitude for the impact we've made thanks to friends like you. Y…
  Stephanie Berkowitz, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Will you kickstart the new year with compassion and kindness?

Dear John, Community support from partners like you is crucial to NVFS’ ability to meet our mission. That is why I am reaching out to ask for your help before the clock strikes midnight. As we bid farewell to this year and eagerly await the new one, there’s still time for you …
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 6:33 PM

Will you help Jungmin start her new business?

Dear John, Jungmin lovingly caresses a yellowed index card while she thinks about her future. The index card contains her favorite recipe that she learned from her grandmother. This recipe has been passed down through the generations. Jungmin has always loved baking. It starte…
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Will you help the Thompson family today?

Dear John, Last week, the Thompson family walked through our doors. They’ve been struggling to put food on the table for their three children. Despite working multiple jobs, they’re finding it hard to make ends meet. Will you donate now to ensure that families like the Thompso…
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Will you help Savreen take back control of her life?

Dear John, I’d like you to meet Savreen. She enjoys hiking and listening to crime podcasts. But lately, her life has been tough. Her anxiety and depression have increased since the start of COVID and continue to intensify. Inflation puts added pressure on her finances, making …
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 12:33 AM

You can provide shelter, meals, and more for the Jimenez family

Dear John, I’d like to introduce you to the Jimenez family. Marsha, a single mother, works tirelessly to provide for her two young children. Her sons are 7 and 9. They both love WWE and want to join the afterschool wrestling club when they’re older. Since her husband’s unexpec…
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 12:33 AM

Will you help a family stay housed this winter?

Dear John, Right now, families are facing the threat of eviction because they can’t pay rent. COVID assistance money has run out, inflation has increased rents, and people are running out of cash as we head towards the end of the month. I’m emailing today to ask you to make yo…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Your December NVFS Insider

Gifting for Families, Healthy Families Holiday Playgroups, Food Pack Donations, Top Needs & Volunteers Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volunteer Dona…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Celebrate NVFS' 100 Years of Service with Us!

Celebrate 100 years of service with us. Register Today! Please contact Sarah Crosley at [email protected] or 571-748-2502 with questions or for additional information regarding the event. …
  Sarah Crosley, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Can you help fill our holiday toy closet?

Dear John, We are excited to invite you to be a part of this joyous tradition once again. Many children are eagerly awaiting the magic of the holiday season, and your support can make all the difference. When you contribute to our toy drive, you are not just providing a gift; …
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Instead of #GivingTuesday, We’re #GivingThanks

Hi John, This Giving Tuesday, I’m reaching out with a different message - not to ask for anything, but to express our deepest gratitude for your steadfast support. Your commitment has not gone unnoticed, and we want to take a moment to say thank you. Your generosity and belief…
  Sarah Crosley, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
November 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Our Holiday Toy Closet is looking empty...

In winter's hush, 'neath twinkling lights, A tale of kindness takes its flight. For in our hearts, a call to share, To show a child that we all care. Now is a great time to make a child’s holiday wish come true. Take a break from the multitude of retailer em…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Your November NVFS Insider

Gifting for Families, Virginia Insurance Marketplace, Trunk or Treat, CARE Awards, Volunteer Spotlight, Top Needs & Volunteers Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volu…
  Sarah Crosley, NVFS Vice President of Development · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 12:17 AM

You Can be a Holiday Hero for the Kovals

Help bring the holidays to the Koval Family. Dear John, Like many other families this year, the Kovals are dealing with added financial pressures. They are struggling with the cost of covering their basic needs — food, gas, childcare, and other essentials. …
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 6:16 PM

Join us! NVFS' 100 Years of Service Celebration is on May 3.

Celebrate 100 years of service with us. Register Today! Please contact Sarah Crosley at [email protected] or 571-748-2502 with questions or for additional information regarding the event. …
  Sarah Crosley, NVFS Vice President of Development · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Brighten the holidays for the Koval family

Help bring the holidays to the Koval Family. Dear John, The Kovals are struggling with the cost of covering their basic needs — food, gas, childcare, and other essentials. I am reaching out for an extra special holiday gift for the Koval family that will he…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Your October NVFS Insider

Support the Fall Food Drive and Holiday Drives, Register for the CARE Awards, Trick of Treat for Toilet Paper, Socktober Donation, Book Donation, Top Needs & Volunteers Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service …
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Your September NVFS Insider

Teaming Up to End Hunger, Support the Fall Food Drive, Back2School a Success, 5 Tips to Help Girls, SERVE Summer Camp Wrap Up, Healthy Families Celebrates, Volunteer Spotlight, Top Needs & Volunteers  Back2School, Staff Spotlight, Fall Head Start Volunteers Needed, Top Needs…
  Sarah Crosley, NVFS Back2School Brigade · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Calling All Procrastinators! Time is running out for you to help a student succeed this fall.

Breaking down barriers with backpacks Dear John, August is few days away and a new school year is right around the corner. That means there is still a chance for you to help a student in our community prepare for the upcoming school year. We jus…
  Sarah Crosley, NVFS Back2School Brigade · [email protected]
July 22, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Will I see you next week at NVFS' Back2School collection day?

Breaking down barriers with backpacks Where has the summer gone, John? Next week, our Back2School collection site officially opens! We will be open Wednesday, July 26 from 9am - 1pm and Thursday, July 27 from 1pm - 6pm in Fairfax Corner at 11884 Grand Com…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 8:57 PM

Your July NVFS Insider

Back2School, Staff Spotlight, Fall Head Start Volunteers Needed, Top Needs & Volunteers Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volunteer Donate …
  Sarah Crosley, NVFS Back2School Brigade · [email protected]
July 17, 2023 at 11:17 PM

You can help fuel Emilia's imagination

Breaking down barriers with backpacks It's time to suit up, John. The Back2School Drive is ending soon. I need your help to provide pencils and other needed supplies to 1,000+ students for the upcoming school year. One of these students is an intrepid you…
  Sarah Crosley, NVFS' Back2School Brigade · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Heroes wanted. You can ignite Mateo's artistic journey!

Breaking down barriers with backpacks Need an assignment, hero? Well I've got one for you, John. I need your help to provide pencils and other needed supplies to 1,000+ students for the upcoming school year. One of these students is a talented young arti…
  Sarah Crosley, NVFS' Back2School Brigade · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Calling all heroes. You can help Sara’s scientific dreams soar.

Breaking down barriers with backpacks Summer is the perfect time to dust off that cape, John. I need your help to provide pencils and other needed supplies to 1,000+ students for the upcoming school year. One of these students is a remarkable young girl …
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Your June NVFS Insider

Back2School, Community In Reach Event a Success, Volunteer Spotlight, Top Needs & Volunteers Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volunteer Donate …
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 8:55 PM

The CARE Awards application is due in two weeks!

Dear John, The application deadline for the 2023 CARE Awards is two weeks away on June 20th. I hope you will apply for this opportunity to have your company recognized as an outstanding place to work. For over 30 years, the CARE Awards has recognized m…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 6:51 PM

Your May NVFS Insider

Gala a Success, CARE Application, Volunteer Spotlight, 5 Parenting Tips, Int'l Leaders Learn from NVFS, Top Needs & Volunteers Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volu…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 9:13 PM

Your April NVFS Insider

Escala Entrepreneur, Gala on May 5, CARE Kickoff April 25, Volunteer Week, Donations, and Volunteer Needs  Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volunteer Dona…
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Are you ready to celebrate?

Dear John, The NVFS Road to Independence Gala is back at the Pavillions at Wolf Trap on May 5th and I very much look forward to seeing you there. Please register as early as possible so we can plan accordingly for an inspiring and fantastic evening for…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Your March NVFS Insider

Emergency SNAP Benefits Ending, Gala on May 5, Volunteer Spotlight, Donations, and Volunteer Needs  Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volunteer Donate …
  Kathleen McMahon, NVFS · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 11:22 PM

Have you seen the news?

Did you know that emergency SNAP benefits have ended? Provide Urgent Assistance Dear John, At the start of March, emergency SNAP benefits ended. The families we see every day at the Hunger Resource Center (HRC) have relied heavi…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 5:58 PM

Join us and celebrate Northern Virginia! NVFS' Gala is on May 5

Celebrate our community during this inspiring evening. Please contact Sarah Crosley at [email protected] or 571-748-2502 with questions or for additional information regarding the event. Privacy P…
  Sarah Crosley · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 7:04 PM

Register now for the Bowl-a-thon for SERVE!

Register now to bowl some strikes and build stronger families in our community. Dear John, Please join Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) and nearly 200 of your neighbors on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the 30th Strikes for Stronger Familie…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 9:46 PM

Join us! NVFS' Gala is on May 5

Celebrate our community during this inspiring evening. Please contact Sarah Crosley at [email protected] or 571-748-2502 with questions or for additional information regarding the event. Privacy P…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 10:56 PM

Your February NVFS Insider

Emergency Situation Unfolding, Bowl-a-thon, Volunteer Spotlight, Gala Register Now, Top Donations and Volunteer Needs  Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service Volunteer …
  Kathleen McMahon, NVFS · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Emergency Situation Unfolding

Hi John, This past weekend, more than 200 Nicaraguan political prisoners and survivors of torture arrived in our community. As a trusted community partner, NVFS’ Multicultural Center crisis response team was called on for support by the Center for Victim…
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 10:27 PM

Your January NVFS Insider

Escala, Creative Ways to Support NVFS, Gala Save the Date, Bowlathon Returning, Training Futures Graduates, Clock Tower Thrift Shop, Top Donations and Volunteer Needs  Monthly Newsletter of Northern Virginia Family Service …
  Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
January 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Join us on May 5 for the Road to Independence Gala!

Join us for an inspiring evening in support of the strength and resilience of our neighbors and community. Donate Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Northern Virginia F…
  Stephanie Berkowitz, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 7:22 PM

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous start to 2023

Dear John,Thank you. This past year, your support was critical in providing accessible, comprehensive, and culturally relevant services for families in our community. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Northern Virginia Family Service, we …
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 12:23 AM

Debbie, a single mother of one, needs your help

No gift is too small to make a difference Donate Dear John, Debbie, a single mother of one, needs your help to transform her life. Will you give today to help Debbie and her child thrive in 2023? Managing to get through the pan…
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 12:44 AM

You give us reason to hope for better things

No gift is too small to make a difference Donate Dear John, As someone who, like NVFS, believes in the power of our community, your role is one of the most important. I’ve seen firsthand what happens when each person does their…
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 12:44 AM

Do you know what inspires me every day?

No gift is too small to make a difference Donate Dear John, The compassion of this community inspires me every day. From utility bill assistance to counseling for post-partum mothers to securing reliable transportation or suppor…
  Kathleen McMahon, Northern Virginia Family Service · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 12:33 AM

What gives you hope for the future?

No gift is too small to make a difference Donate Dear John, The joy on an NVFS client’s face when they finally have what they need to thrive—a home, a sustainable job, food on the table, and access to resources to keep their ch…