By Volunteer Prince William
Greetings, Prince William – The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William is excited to announce the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Community Grant Program, supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts for Prince William County residents, focusing on those who are underserved.
The first cleanup of 2022 is scheduled for February 26, 10am-12pm. Volunteers will meet at 7625 Aaron Lane, Manassas 20109. Volunteers age 16+ welcome, volunteers under 16 must volunteer with a responsible adult. Cleanup supplies provided. You’ll feel great as you get out in the fresh air and help to beautify our community with family and friends!
Please visithttps://bit.ly/3HDlBaY to register. Email [email protected] to learn more.
By Volunteer Prince William
Greetings, Prince William – Help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) make a difference in abused and neglected children’s lives.
By Volunteer Prince William
Greetings, Prince William – You can help fight hunger! The Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline urgently needs Spanish-speaking volunteers who can answer calls to the Helpline on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Greetings, Prince William – Call to Action will be on holiday break November 26; we’ll resume the column December 3. On behalf of the staff at Volunteer Prince William our best wishes to everyone for a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving holiday!
It’s About a Kid and a Toy! Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community.
Greetings, Prince William – It’s About a Kid and a Toy! Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community. You can help bring a brighter holiday season to local children and seniors! Simply sponsor a child – each child receives two gifts, valued at not more than $50-$75 per child. Donations of Senior Baskets will be given to homebound seniors throughout the community. Baskets could include card games, crossword puzzles, hand cream, warm socks, lap throws or wraps. Please call Jan at 571.292.5307 or email [email protected] to request a donor form.
No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whethernatural or manmade. Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for Disaster Response positions. Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help as Reception Center Staff and Public Outreach and Education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready Bingo. Training is provided, and you’ll feel great as you help our local community rebuild following a disaster! Please contact Claudia at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
Greetings, Prince William – CASA Children’s Intervention Services has an urgent need for bilingual volunteers age 21+ to advocate for Spanish speaking children who have been abused and neglected.
Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?” It can only mean one thing – Thanksgiving Food Drives! ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal! Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).
By Volunteer Prince William
Greetings, Prince William – Floods. Tornadoes. Snowmageddon 2010. Tropical Storm Lee in 2011. No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whether natural or manmade.
Greetings, Prince William – It’s almost here-the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be next Saturday, October 16 at Harris Pavilion! Volunteers age 16+ are needed to help cheer walkers across the finish line and help clean up. Volunteers age 10-15 are welcome but must volunteer with a parent. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e44afab2caaf58-walk27 to sign up. Walkers can still register – please visithttps://bit.ly/3n7LUik to sign up. Please email [email protected] for more information on this family-friendly event.
Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?” It can only mean one thing – Thanksgiving Food Drives! ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal! Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).
Greetings, Prince William – Hunger Action Month may be over, but guess what’s on the horizon: Thanksgiving Food Drives! To kick things off, the wonderful staff at ACTS is now accepting food and gift card donations for their Operation Give Thanks through November 19. You’ll feel great as you help provide a Happy Thanksgiving to those in need in our community! Please visit www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1 to learn more. Volunteers will be needed! Please contact Shirley at 703.441.8606 ext. 288 or email [email protected] for more information.
Both ACTS and SERVE continue to have an Urgent need for Food Pickup Drivers, age 21+ to support their food assistance programs on weekends. Volunteers drive to area grocery stores/restaurants to pick up food donations and deliver back to the appropriate warehouse. Be prepared to lift boxes weighing 30 pounds or more. Drivers for SERVE must commit to twice a month for at least 6 months. Training is provided at both agencies. This is a wonderful way to give back to the community, especially with the holidays approaching! For ACTS, please email [email protected], for SERVE please email [email protected] for more information.
