Residents living near a proposed Route 28 bypass near Manassas express a loss of trust in the county government's decision-making process. Initially, the county voted against the $300 million, four-lane, four-mile road extension of Godwin Drive, only to reverse its stance shortly after that.
Business groups like the Prince William Chamber of Commerce support the bypass, saying its key to unclogging traffic congestion on Route 28, one of the region's busiest roads.
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Greetings, Prince William – Animal lovers, the Pet Food Pantry at City of Manassas Animal Shelter needs donations of pet food to help those who temporarily need assistance in feeding their pets. Donations of dry and canned pet food plus treats for dogs and cats, pet food for small animals (rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.) and cat litter are welcome! Items can be brought to the animal shelter at 10039 Dean Drive, Manassas 20110. If your kids are looking for a Spring Break service project, they could hold a pet food drive! Please call 703.257.2420 for more information and shelter hours.
- Prince William County Police Department is holding a Fill the Cruiser event for the County’s Animal Services Center March 28, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Come load up the police vehicle with your donations of pet food, pet toys, kitty litter and more to feed those furbabies! Please visit https://bit.ly/3TkJF9W for a list of requested items. Please email [email protected] or call 703.792.6465 for more information.
- The wonderful staff at Boxes of Basics reports they have a critical shortage of boys’ pants in sizes 6 & 12, girls’ tops in sizes 14 & 16, and girls’ size 8 pants. If you’re clearing out closets and have clean, gently used kids’ clothing in these sizes, they would welcome your donation! You can also purchase clothing from their Amazon Wish List or make an online donation and they’ll do the shopping! You’ll feel great knowing you’re helping disadvantaged children in the local community get the clothing they desperately need! Please email [email protected] to learn more.
- You can make a difference in the life of a child! CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Session on March 27, 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting or to inquire about alternate dates.
- If you need service hours for school, church, etc., the Town of Dumfries is holding their Dumfries Spring Clean-Up on April 6, beginning at 9am. Everyone’s welcome! Volunteers will meet at 17757 Main Street in Dumfries for check-in. Fresh air, volunteering with friends and family, cleaning up the community – what a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning! Please visit https://bit.ly/48E96Ka to register, call 703.221.3400, ext. 119 or email [email protected] to learn more.
- Come out April 6 and be a River Hero! Friends of the Occoquan is holding their Spring River Cleanup at 5 different sites in Prince William County, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Preregistration is recommended by emailing [email protected]. Bottled drinks and snacks will be available. Enjoy your Saturday morning with friends by doing your part to keep the source of our drinking water safe and pristine! Please visit www.friendsoftheoccoquan.org and scroll down the Home page for more information.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful is holding a March Cleanup March 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.! They’ll be picking up litter in an area along Sudley Road and Battleview Parkway. Volunteers should meet in the rear parking lot of Cracker Barrel, 10801 Battleview Parkway, Manassas 20109. Supplies provided, please bring a water bottle. Here’s another way to get those service hours and clean up litter in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/49tRBMP to sign up, email [email protected] or call 571.285.3772 to learn more.
- Save the Date and get a jump on spring cleaning! Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a Free Document Shredding Event March 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or until trucks reach capacity. The event is located at Pfitzner Stadium parking lot, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge. This is for residents only, unavailable for businesses and commercial patrons. Please visit www.pwcva.gov/events/free-paper-shredding-residents for more information, email [email protected] to learn more.
- If you love working with special needs youth and horses and you’re at least 14 years old, Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, 16198 Silver Lake Road in Haymarket, wants to meet you! Please attend their Volunteer Open House March 23, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. to learn how you can support this wonderful program. No horse experience necessary, training provided, and you’ll feel great as you help this organization achieve their mission of “Changing Lives One Hoofbeat at a Time!” Please visit www.rainbowriding.org to fill out an online volunteer application, email [email protected] or call 703.794.5308 for more information.
- StreetLight Community Ministries still needs volunteers who can provide a nourishing dinner for 30 people each night at the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center, 14716 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge through March 31. Meals should be prepared at home and provided in disposable aluminum pans or serving trays; drop off is between 6:15 p.m. – 7 p.m. only. Desserts and sides are also appreciated but not required. It’s a fantastic group project, and you’ll feel great knowing you are providing a delicious homecooked meal for our homeless neighbors! Please visit https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lowvd4/ to sign up. If you sign up to bring a meal and cannot honor your commitment/make it on time, please email [email protected] or call 571.677.2883.
In a bold move to accommodate the region’s growing transportation needs, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has unveiled extensive expansion plans that will transform the commuter railroad landscape by 2050.
The proposal was unveiled at the VRE Operations Board meeting on Friday, March 15, 2024. Backed by financial forecasts and strategic ridership projections, it outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance service frequency, extend operational hours, and cater to burgeoning populations and evolving travel patterns.
Forecasts indicate a substantial surge in operating costs and revenues by 2050, with projections estimating a 136% increase in operational expenditures and a 63% rise in operating revenues. The VRE Board recommends a significant boost in train frequency, particularly during peak periods on the Fredericksburg and Manassas lines. This initiative is anticipated to attract 21,000 weekday users by 2030, with a further expansion to accommodate 4,500 Saturday riders and 3,700 Sunday passengers.
Under the proposed plan, VRE anticipates adding 116 more trains per day, with 68 trains operating on Saturdays and 60 on Sundays. The Fredericksburg line will extend south of Spotsylvania County with a bus service to Hanover County from Fredericksburg. Similarly, the Manassas line will stretch service beyond the Manassas Regional Airport, with a corresponding bus service from Manassas to Culpeper County.
However, future infrastructure constraints loom large, particularly regarding midday train storage capacity in Washington, D.C. Despite identifying a suitable site capable of housing 13 trains, logistical challenges persist, necessitating careful planning to ensure seamless operations. With every six trains arriving in Washington D.C., four will be required to return to Virginia, highlighting the complexities of managing the expanding network.
Ridership forecasts show exponential growth, with an estimated average of 28,100-weekday passengers and 10,820-weekend travelers anticipated by 2050. This represents a 262% increase in ridership since 2014, underscoring the imperative for phased infrastructure development and strategic expansion initiatives.
VRE officials say their transportation service of choice fosters meaningful connections and catalyzes economic opportunities in a safe, sustainable, and equitable manner. However, questions linger regarding the accuracy of population projections amid evolving telework trends, prompting stakeholders to scrutinize the reliability of regional travel models and their adaptability to dynamic socio-economic factors.
In February 2024, VRE saw 6,900 average daily riders, down from 20,000 in February 2020 (a CEO report for February 2020, the last showing its pre-pandemic ridership numbers, has been removed from its website). By comparison, an average of about 4,400 people choose to ride OmniRide commuter buses.
Sarah Romero documented the VRE Operations Board meeting.
Greetings, Prince William – Volunteer Prince William has moved to a new office! Our new address is 8621 Breeden Avenue, Manassas. Our phone numbers and website address will remain the same. Questions? Please email [email protected].
- BEACON for Adult Literacy is recruiting teachers and subs for their Spring Session which begins March 18th. Their current needs are for in-person morning and evening volunteers, as well as substitutes for both online and in person morning and evening classes. No experience necessary, they will train you! Please visit https://bit.ly/4bOEUxw to sign up for an information session. Please email [email protected] for more information.
- The wonderful staff at Boxes of Basics reports they have a critical shortage of boys’ pants in sizes 6 & 12, girls’ tops in sizes 14 & 16, and girls’ size 8 pants. If you’re clearing out closets and have clean, gently used kids’ clothing in these sizes, they would welcome your donation! You can also purchase clothing from their Amazon Wish List or make an online donation and they’ll do the shopping! You’ll feel great knowing you’re helping disadvantaged children in the local community get the clothing they desperately need! Please email [email protected] to learn more.
- Do you love going fishing? Brain Injury Services (BIS) is searching for a volunteer to be a PALS (Providing a Link for Survivors) for a brain injury client who would like to go on occasional fishing trips. PALS is a one-to-one friendship program for brain injury survivors; the program connects BIS clients with volunteers who can help them socialize in the community and rebuild social skills through friendship. You’ll feel great as you enjoy a day at your favorite fishing hole while helping a client get their life back on track following such a traumatic occurrence! Please visit www.braininjurysvcs.org/volunteer/ for more information, email [email protected] to learn how you can help.
- You can make a difference in the life of a child! CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Sessions on March 13 and again on March 27, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. each session. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting or to inquire about alternate dates.
- If you need service hours for school, church, etc., the Town of Dumfries is holding their Dumfries Spring Clean-Up on April 6, beginning at 9am. Everyone’s welcome! Volunteers will meet at 17757 Main Street in Dumfries for check-in. Fresh air, volunteering with friends and family, cleaning up the community – what a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning! Please call 703.221.3400, ext. 119 or email [email protected] or learn more.
- Play Bingo, Fight Hunger! Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is holding their Soup-er Bingo Fundraiser March 16, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Road in Bristow. You can’t beat the price – $1.00 per Bingo card or 1 non-perishable food donation for each card! Early Bird tickets are available through March 9. It’s a great fundraiser and will help to feed food-insecure families in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/49fPzzP for more information and to purchase your cards.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful is holding a March Cleanup March 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. They’ll be picking up litter in an area along Sudley Road and Battleview Parkway. Volunteers should meet in the rear parking lot of Cracker Barrel, 10801 Battleview Parkway, Manassas 20109. Supplies provided, please bring a water bottle. Here’s another way to get those service hours and clean up litter in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/49tRBMP to sign up, email [email protected] or call 571.285.3772 to learn more.
- Nature Lovers! Leopold’s Preserve is holding their next monthly Saturday Volunteer Day March 16, 8:30am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm. Volunteers age 13+ are welcome; volunteers age 13-17 must volunteer with a parent/guardian. Rotating activities include trail maintenance, invasive plant management, and brush clearing. It’s great for the whole family, and you’ll learn about the natural wonders of this facility! Please visit https://bit.ly/47E4u5n for more details, register at www.leopoldspreserve.com/calendar. Please email [email protected] or call 571.358.2098 to learn more.
- Save the Date and get a jump on spring cleaning! Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a Free Document Shredding Event March 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or until trucks reach capacity. The event is located at Pfitzner Stadium parking lot, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge. This is for residents only, unavailable for businesses and commercial patrons. Please visit www.pwcva.gov/events/free-paper-shredding-residents for more information, email [email protected] to learn more.
- Saved Hands Foundation is marking their 35th anniversary this year, and they have a busy schedule ahead! If you enjoy event planning, they need your skills to help them prepare for their upcoming Community Health Fair/Backpack Giveaway in August and their Gala to celebrate 35 years in October. Admin skills are a tremendous help and a desire to connect with the community will do much to make these events successful! Please call Pam at 571.406.5112 or email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
- StreetLight Community Ministries still needs volunteers who can provide a nourishing dinner for 30 people each night at the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center, 14716 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge through March 31. Meals should be prepared at home and provided in disposable aluminum pans or serving trays; drop off is between 6:15 p.m. – 7 p.m. only. Desserts and sides are also appreciated but not required. It’s a fantastic group project, and you’ll feel great knowing you are providing a delicious homecooked meal for our homeless neighbors! Please visit www.mealtrain.com/trains/lowvd4/ to sign up. If you sign up to bring a meal and cannot honor your commitment/make it on time, please email [email protected] or call 571.677.2883.
—Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William
Prince William Times: Manassas Park Manager Laszlo Palko, who shepherded the city through financial distress and a multiyear project to create a downtown featuring a new city hall and library, is leaving to become the new city manager in Fairfax City.
Palko’s resignation takes effect April 27. The new job will come with a significantly higher salary: $275,000 a year. Palko made $184,000 while employed by the City of Manassas Park.
Greetings, Prince William – Volunteer Prince William is on the move to a new office! We will be relocating to 8621 Breeden Avenue, Manassas, on Monday, March 4. We will be closed Monday, March 4, but plan to re-open at our new location on Tuesday, March 5. Our phone numbers and website address will remain the same. Questions? Please email [email protected].
- BEACON for Adult Literacy is recruiting teachers and subs for their Spring Session which begins March 18th. Their current needs are for in-person morning and evening volunteers, as well as substitutes for both online and in person morning and evening classes. No experience necessary, they will train you! Please visit https://bit.ly/4bOEUxw to sign up for an information session. Please email [email protected] for more information.
- The wonderful staff at Boxes of Basics reports they have a critical shortage of boys’ pants in sizes 6 & 12, girls’ tops in sizes 14 & 16, and girls’ size 8 pants. If you’re clearing out closets and have clean, gently used kids’ clothing in these sizes, they would welcome your donation! You can also purchase clothing from their Amazon Wish List or make an online donation and they’ll do the shopping! You’ll feel great knowing you’re helping disadvantaged children in the local community get the clothing they desperately need! Please email [email protected] to learn more.
- Do you love going fishing? Brain Injury Services (BIS) is searching for a volunteer to be a PALS (Providing a Link for Survivors) for a brain injury client who would like to go on occasional fishing trips. PALS is a one-to-one friendship program for brain injury survivors; the program connects BIS clients with volunteers who can help them socialize in the community and rebuild social skills through friendship. You’ll feel great as you enjoy a day at your favorite fishing hole while helping a client get their life back on track following such a traumatic occurrence! Please visit www.braininjurysvcs.org/volunteer/ for more information, email [email protected] to learn how you can help.
- Mark your calendars for the Bull Run Watershed Cleanup 2024 on March 9, 9am-12pm! Everyone’s welcome – individuals, families, groups, Scout troops, etc.! Volunteers will meet at the Walgreens parking lot, 10671 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas 20109. It’s a wonderful way to get in those service hours, spend time on a meaningful project with friends/family and beautify a piece of Prince William County! Please visit https://bit.ly/49AMZEm for more information and to sign up.
- Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas 20110, is holding their next session of ESL March 11-May 22. They need volunteers age 18+ to help as Classroom Aides on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings, 7pm-9pm. No experience necessary and you’ll enjoy working with students as they improve their English language skills! An orientation/training will be held March 3 at 12:30pm, light lunch will be provided. Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
- Play Bingo, Fight Hunger! Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is holding their Soup-er Bingo Fundraiser March 16, 3pm-5pm at Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Road in Bristow. You can’t beat the price – $1.00 per Bingo card or 1 non-perishable food donation for each card! Early Bird tickets are available through March 9. It’s a great fundraiser and will help to feed food-insecure families in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/49fPzzP for more information and to purchase your cards.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful is holding a March Cleanup March 23, 10am-12pm! They’ll be picking up litter in an area along Sudley Road and Battleview Parkway. Volunteers should meet in the rear parking lot of Cracker Barrel, 10801 Battleview Parkway, Manassas 20109. Supplies provided, please bring a water bottle. Here’s another way to get those service hours and clean up litter in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/49tRBMP to sign up, email [email protected] or call 571.285.3772 to learn more.
- Nature Lovers! Leopold’s Preserve is holding their next monthly Saturday Volunteer Day March 16, 8:30am-11:30am and 1pm-3pm. Volunteers age 13+ are welcome; volunteers age 13-17 must volunteer with a parent/guardian. Rotating activities include trail maintenance, invasive plant management, and brush clearing. It’s great for the whole family, and you’ll learn about the natural wonders of this facility! Please visit https://bit.ly/47E4u5n for more details, register at www.leopoldspreserve.com/calendar. Please email [email protected] or call 571.358.2098 to learn more.
- Save the Date and get a jump on spring cleaning! Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a Free Document Shredding Event March 30, 9am-1pm or until trucks reach capacity. The event is located at Pfitzner Stadium parking lot, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge. This is for residents only, unavailable for businesses and commercial patrons. Please visit www.pwcva.gov/events/free-paper-shredding-residents for more information, email [email protected] to learn more.
- Saved Hands Foundation is marking their 35th anniversary this year, and they have a busy schedule ahead! If you enjoy event planning, they need your skills to help them prepare for their upcoming Community Health Fair/Backpack Giveaway in August and their Gala to celebrate 35 years in October. Admin skills are a tremendous help and a desire to connect with the community will do much to make these events successful! Please call Pam at 571.406.5112 or email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
- StreetLight Community Ministries still needs volunteers who can provide a nourishing dinner for 30 people each night at the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center, 14716 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge through March 31. Meals should be prepared at home and provided in disposable aluminum pans or serving trays; drop off is between 6:15pm-7pm only. Desserts and sides are also appreciated but not required. It’s a fantastic group project, and you’ll feel great knowing you are providing a delicious homecooked meal for our homeless neighbors! Please visit https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lowvd4/ to sign up. If you sign up to bring a meal and cannot honor your commitment/make it on time, please email [email protected] or call 571.677.2883.
—Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William
Dean’s List Achievements
- The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Aaliyah Dalhouse of Bristow, who is in the computer engineering program, Riley Wagers of Bristow, who is in the electrical engineering program, Nemesis Velazquez of Dumfries, who is in the new media interactive development program, Rebecca Violett of Gainesville, who is in the ASL-English interpretation program, Claudia Kim of Gainesville, who is in the medical illustration program, Claudia Snyder of Manassas, who is in the computer science program, Seth Vandivere of Manassas, who is in the game design and development program, Sarah Sabal of Stafford, who is in the applied modern language and culture program, Ryan McGee of Stafford, who is in the robotics and manufacturing engineering technology program, Mathew Owusu of Woodbridge, who is in the computer science program and Max Sigrest of Woodbridge, who is in the new media interactive development program.
- Ethan Abbott of Stafford has been elected to serve on The University of Alabama 2024 Interfraternity Council. His role is the Director of Community Outreach and Well Being.
- Kiyah Pelletier, of Manassas Park, has been named to the University of Saint Joseph Fall 2023 Dean’s List.
- Coastal Carolina University recognized more than 500 students during its Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 15 in the HTC Center. Graduates included: Elizabeth Cole of Stafford and Connor Pugh of Stafford.
- Twelve sport management students in Shenandoah University’s School of Business spent a week in Las Vegas on an experiential learning trip planned around Super Bowl LVIII, which took place at Allegiant Stadium, home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, on Feb. 11. Among those who participated in the trip were: Skyler Hill of Woodbridge and Aaron Sustrick of Woodbridge.
- Kiyah Pelletier of Manassas Park was named to the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester.
- Emerson College student Harley Novy from Dumfries, participated in Emerson Stage’s production of A Doll’s House from February 14-17 at the Semel Theater in Boston. Novy is majoring in Design/Technology and is a member of the Class of 2024.
- The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Maame Aba Afful of Stafford at East Tennessee State University, Emmanuel Okafor of Woodbridge at Nova Southeastern University, Virginia Walker of Stafford at Syracuse University and Jessica Johnson of Bristow at James Madison University.
These achievements highlight local students’ dedication and hard work in pursuing academic excellence. Potomac Local congratulates these high achievers. Send us your local news
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A quintet of Manassas-based companies emerged triumphant at the prestigious Annual Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, held at the Foxchase Manor events center on February 23.
Against a backdrop of fierce competition from local enterprises, four standout champions were crowned in their respective categories. ARTfactory clinched the esteemed Agnes L. Colgan Award for Arts & Education, while ECU Communications LLC secured the title of Government Contracting Company of the Year. Manassas Ballet Theatre gracefully waltzed away with the Community Outreach Award (11+ employees), and MP Copiers, Inc. proudly claimed the Veteran-Owned Company of the Year honor.
The pinnacle recognition, the City of Manassas Business of the Year, was bestowed upon Micron Technology, Inc., a global titan in the semiconductor industry. With a workforce exceeding 1,300 in Manassas, Micron’s memory products top Virginia’s export charts and rank second globally. Their dedication to community engagement and education underscores their indispensable role in the region’s economic and social landscape.
Micron’s influence extends far beyond corporate success. Their role in securing $250,000 in initial GO Virginia funding for a state-of-the-art engineering technology “Fabrication Laboratory” in Northern Virginia demonstrates their commitment to fostering high-paying engineering jobs in the Greater Manassas region. This initiative, built upon established internship programs and educational partnerships with local institutions, reflects Micron’s dedication to driving innovation and growth, marking it as the largest capital investment in Virginia’s history with a recent $3 billion investment in R&D.
“Micron Technology epitomizes excellence both locally and globally, and its profound contributions to our community are immeasurable,” remarked Manassas City Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger. “Beyond its substantial employment opportunities, Micron’s commitment to education, environmental stewardship, and cultural enhancement enriches the fabric of Manassas.”
In addition to Micron’s triumph, other noteworthy awardees included Dr. Carol Shapiro, MD MBA, recipient of the Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award, and The ARC of Greater Prince William, honored with the Agnes L. Colgan Community Service Award in Health & Human Services. The Explore Program, a collaboration between Todos Neighborhood Market and Prince William County Public Schools Special Education Department, was recognized as the Innovative Practice or Partnership of the Year.
The complete list of winners is as follows:
- City of Manassas Business of the Year: Micron Technology, Inc.
- Agnes L. Colgan Award for Arts & Education: ARTfactory
- Government Contracting Company of the Year: ECU Communications LLC
- Community Outreach Award (11+ employees): Manassas Ballet Theatre
- Veteran-Owned Company of the Year: MP Copiers, Inc.
- Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award: Dr. Carol Shapiro, MD MBA
- Agnes L. Colgan Community Service Award – Health & Human Services: The ARC of
Greater Prince William - Innovative Practice or Partnership of the Year: Explore Program: Todos Neighborhood
- Community Outreach Award (1-10 Employees): Hire Ground
- Business Excellence (1-10 Employees): ALD & Associates LLC
- Business Excellence (11+ Employees): Villagio Hospitality Group
- Emerging Business of the Year: Because of Why
- People’s Choice Award: Nova Specialty Contracting
Greetings, Prince William – BEACON for Adult Literacy is recruiting teachers and subs for their Spring Session, which begins March 18. Their current needs are for in-person morning and evening volunteers, as well as substitutes for both online and in-person morning and evening classes. No experience is necessary; they will train you! Please visit https://bit.ly/4bOEUxw to sign up for an information session. Please email [email protected] for more information.
- Do you love going fishing? Brain Injury Services (BIS) is searching for a volunteer to be a PALS (Providing a Link for Survivors) for a brain injury client who would like to go on occasional fishing trips. PALS is a one-to-one friendship program for brain injury survivors; the program connects BIS clients with volunteers who can help them socialize in the community and rebuild social skills through friendship. You’ll feel great as you enjoy a day at your favorite fishing hole while helping a client get their life back on track following such a traumatic occurrence! Please visit www.braininjurysvcs.org/volunteer/ for more information, email [email protected] to learn how you can help.
- Mark your calendars for the Bull Run Watershed Cleanup 2024 on March 9, 9am-12pm! Everyone’s welcome – individuals, families, groups, Scout troops, etc.! Volunteers will meet at the Walgreens parking lot, 10671 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas 20109. It’s a wonderful way to get in those service hours, spend time on a meaningful project with friends/family and beautify a piece of Prince William County! Please visit https://bit.ly/49AMZEm for more information and to sign up.
- Girls on The Run Northern Virginia is preparing for their Spring season March 4-May 19, and they need Volunteer Coaches age 16+ to coach teams at the Manassas Park Community Center on Mondays & Wednesdays, 4pm-5:30pm. No experience needed; just a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Must commit to 2-3 hours a week for the season with a few additional hours required for Coach Training and the GOTR NOVA season-ending 5K celebration. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. You’ll feel awesome as you help young girls gain confidence in themselves and their abilities! Please click below to learn more, including how to apply. Please email [email protected] for more information.
- Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas 20110, is holding their next session of ESL March 11-May 22. They need volunteers age 18+ to help as Classroom Aides on Monday and/or Wednesday evenings, 7pm-9pm. No experience necessary and you’ll enjoy working with students as they improve their English language skills! An orientation/training will be held March 3 at 12:30pm, light lunch will be provided. Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
- Play Bingo, Fight Hunger! Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is holding their Soup-er Bingo Fundraiser March 16, 3pm-5pm at Piney Branch Elementary School, 8301 Linton Hall Road in Bristow. You can’t beat the price – $1.00 per Bingo card or 1 non-perishable food donation for each card! Early Bird tickets are available through March 9. It’s a great fundraiser and will help to feed food-insecure families in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/49fPzzP for more information and to purchase your cards.
- Just In: Keep Prince William Beautiful is holding a March Cleanup March 23, 10am-12pm! They’ll be picking up litter in an area along Sudley Road and Battleview Parkway. Volunteers should meet in the rear parking lot of Cracker Barrel, 10801 Battleview Parkway, Manassas 20109. Supplies provided, please bring a water bottle. Here’s another way to get those service hours and clean up litter in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/49tRBMP to sign up, email [email protected] or call 571.285.3772 to learn more.
- Save the Date and get a jump on spring cleaning! Prince William County Solid Waste Division will hold a Free Document Shredding Event March 30, 9am-1pm or until trucks reach capacity. The event is located at Pfitzner Stadium parking lot, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge. This is for residents only, unavailable for businesses and commercial patrons. Please visit www.pwcva.gov/events/free-paper-shredding-residents for more information, email [email protected] to learn more.
- Saved Hands Foundation is marking their 35th anniversary this year, and they have a busy schedule ahead! If you enjoy event planning, they need your skills to help them prepare for their upcoming Community Health Fair/Backpack Giveaway in August and their Gala to celebrate 35 years in October. Admin skills are a tremendous help and a desire to connect with the community will do much to make these events successful! Please call Pam at 571.406.5112 or email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
- If you enjoy helping in the kitchen, the staff at SERVE wants to meet you! They’re looking for a volunteer Shelter Kitchen Assistant age 18+ to help the shelter cook on weekdays, 11am-2pm. Duties include assist with meal preparation, serve lunch/clean up after the meal, maintain overall cleanliness of kitchen including countertops, dishes, etc. and more. You’ll feel good knowing you’re helping to keep daily kitchen operations going smoothly and also serve a nutritious meal to those coping with homelessness! Please visit https://bit.ly/3UpvFxD for details, email [email protected] for more information.
- StreetLight Community Ministries needs volunteers who can provide a nourishing dinner for 30 people each night at the Bill Mehr Drop-In Center, 14716 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge through March 31. Meals should be prepared at home and provided in disposable aluminum pans or serving trays; drop off is between 6:15pm-7pm only. Desserts and sides are also appreciated but not required. It’s a fantastic group project, and you’ll feel great knowing you are providing a delicious homecooked meal for our homeless neighbors! Please visit https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/lowvd4/ to sign up. If you sign up to bring a meal and cannot honor your commitment/make it on time, please email [email protected] or call 571.677.2883.
—Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William