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Prince William County Community Foundation Prepares for Fourth Annual Back-to-School Bash: 3,000 Backpacks and Counting

Published May 7, 2024 at 9:26PM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:22PM

School may not even be out for the summer, but some in the community are already planning what children will need when they return to class in August.

The Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) is gearing up for its fourth annual Back-to-School Community Event, anticipated to attract as many as 8,000 attendees, a significant increase from last year’s 6,000. This year’s event, scheduled for August 3, 2024, at Unity Reed High School near Manassas, will feature a substantial giveaway of over 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies, up from 2,500 last year.

Health

The Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care awarded grant

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 6, 2024 at 12:17PM

Fredericksburg Continuum of Care: On January 22, 2024 the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care (CoC) received funding in the amount of $21,000 to support the Community Based Eligibility Worker Program to provide outreach to individuals and families experiencing homeless to access Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) more easily.

hoThe CoC is the federally mandated coalition responsible for planning and implementing homeless services throughout Planning District 16, including the Counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, and the City of Fredericksburg.

News

Call to Action: Volunteer Prince William relocates

By Amelia Breeden

Published March 5, 2024 at 7:00AM | Updated September 13, 2024 at 11:26AM

[Volunteer Prince William via Facebook]

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].

—Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Features

Annual Polar Plunge raises $140,000 for Special Olympics Virginia at Leesylvania State Park

By Potomac Local News

Published February 20, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated February 20, 2024 at 11:14AM

Polar plungers take a dip in the Potomac River at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. [Photo: Mike Beaty]

Special Olympics Virginia spokeswoman Holly Claytor shared that the event saw participation from more than 280 plungers alongside approximately 400 spectators. In total, an impressive $140,000 was raised to support the cause.

Although adverse weather conditions prevented the scheduled 5K race, attendees still enjoyed various activities and amenities. A food truck offered sustenance, while Starbucks provided complimentary hot drinks and Wawa supplied snacks. Additionally, numerous exhibitors were present, offering diverse goods and services. Attendees could also indulge in the classic treat of s’mores.

Business

Rappahannock Goodwill announces new board member and officers

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2024 at 10:00AM

Lafayette store and donation center in Fredericksburg. [Photo: Rappahannock Goodwill]

Rappahannock Goodwill (RGI) has recently announced significant changes within its leadership structure.

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News

Volunteers needed: Help serve home-cooked meals to homeless at Bill Mehr Drop-In Center

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 13, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated September 13, 2024 at 11:26AM

Greetings, Prince William – StreetLight Community Ministries needs volunteers to 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 pm and 7 pm 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 home-cooked 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.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Features

Fredericksburg prepares for annual ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser to support homeless

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 7, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 8:56AM

Participants gather for "Coldest Night of the Year" 2023 in Fredericksburg. [Photo: Clay Murray]

Area churches and local supporters will gather on Feb. 24, 2024, for its annual fundraiser, “Coldest Night of the Year,” a family-friendly walk to benefit Micah ministries. Micah is a coalition of area churches dedicated to helping Fredericksburg city residents with unmet needs.

According to its website, city congregations have supported the homeless since the 1980s. They banded together in 2005 to establish a permanent location and organization to continue serving the community. Micah and its partnering churches address the community’s needs by offering a hospitality center, meals, job assistance, cold weather shelters, and housing options to residents in need.

Features

OmniRide holds ‘Extended Season of Giving Food Drive’

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 14, 2024 at 9:56AM

OmniRide: “OmniRide will hold an Extended Season of Giving Food Drive January 16 – January 19 in an effort to be a good partner in service to the community. In addition to accepting non-perishable donations on the buses, the organization will be accepting non-perishables in-person at several local government locations, and monetary donations online at the organization’s website.”

“The food drive will help to replenish shelves at local food pantries – one on each side of Prince William County. ACTS is on the east end of the county in Dumfries, and in addition to providing food assistance, offers utility assistance, programs to address domestic and sexual abuse, suicide prevention, and more. SERVE is in Manassas and provides food, shelter, utility assistance, services in foster care and adoption, health and dental services, mental health services, and more.”

Prince William

Habitat for Humanity repairs Dale City home

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 2, 2024 at 10:02AM

[Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince William County]

“Then it was time to move into the interior. The biggest project would be to blow insulation into the attic, but our volunteers handled this task with the greatest of ease. Dave Williams threw on his suit and got to work in the attic, while Bob Swenson kept the insulation machine fed. These two bring a whole new meaning to teamwork and showing what it takes to get the job done.”

“This concluded our last critical home repair for 2023, and special thanks to our volunteers for stepping in to give us a hand-up for Ms. Howell’s home repair.”

News

NOVEC now accepting Youth Tour applications

By Amelia Breeden

Published December 31, 2023 at 10:20AM

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: “Applications are being accepted through Feb. 16 for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, an annual all-expenses-paid, week-long event in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).”

“Applicants must be high school sophomores or juniors whose homes are served by Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC); eligibility extends to public, private, and home-schooled students.”