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Published March 23, 2025 at 7:00AM | Updated March 23, 2025 at 8:21AM

Dominick speaks at the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting.

Willing Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting recovering service members and their families, will hold a community-wide event this spring to celebrate a decade of healing and hope.

The organization will mark its 10-year anniversary with a celebration on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run near Haymarket. The retreat provides free, week-long stays for wounded service members and their families, offering them rest, reconnection, and recovery in a peaceful setting.

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Sweet Julia Grace Foundation Receives $15,000 Grant to Support Children Facing Medical Crises

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 25, 2025 at 8:00AM | Updated February 25, 2025 at 10:32AM

Sarah Knight (right) poses with a "Rain Dancer."

The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation (SJGF) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The grant will fund an expanded iPad and technology program designed to comfort, connect, and entertain children with complex medical conditions.

The grant will provide iPads, gaming systems, TVs, computers, and adaptive technology to hospitalized children who are homebound or frequently travel for medical care.

News

Hire Heroes USA Brings Hope and Opportunity to Woodbridge Veteran

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published December 6, 2024 at 8:50AM | Updated December 6, 2024 at 1:37PM

The organization provides free, comprehensive assistance beyond securing a job through tailored programs and services, offering veterans and military spouses the tools and guidance needed to thrive in their new careers.

Since its inception, Hire Heroes USA has celebrated over 100,000 job placements and confirmed hires—a testament to its transformative impact. “Each hire is more than a statistic—it represents a life change, a family stabilized, and a community strengthened. This is the heart of our mission,” said Ross Dickman, the organization’s CEO.

Fairfax

Workhouse Arts Center Collaborates with OAR NOVA for Annual Toy Drive

By Teresa Davidson

Published December 5, 2024 at 9:09PM

The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia, is hosting its Annual Toy Drive in partnership with OAR NOVA to support local families affected by the criminal justice system. Running through December 8, the community is encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys at drop-off locations across the Workhouse campus. The drive aims to bring holiday joy while emphasizing the center’s commitment to creativity, compassion, and community engagement. For more information, visit the Workhouse Arts Center’s website.

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Mary Washington Hospice’s Seventh Annual Light Up a Life Raises Over $30,000

By Teresa Davidson

Published November 21, 2024 at 9:57AM

Mary Washington Hospital

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Mary Washington Hospice hosted its seventh annual Light Up a Life Illumination event on Thursday, November 14. This special event allowed community members to purchase luminaries in their loved ones’ memory. Over 320 individuals were honored, and their names were read aloud by the hospice team during an intimate program at Mary Washington Hospital.

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Leadership Prince William Class of 2025 Kicks Off with Passing of the Torch

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 12, 2024 at 9:30AM | Updated September 12, 2024 at 8:42PM

Haney

Heather Haney, a participant in the Leadership Prince William Signature Program Class of 2025, shared her journey with the organization, reflecting on how it began with the Emerging Leaders Program. Haney’s involvement in Leadership Prince William started in 2018 after a friend encouraged her to apply.

“I was in a tough headspace at the time, working on launching my own business,” Haney said. “My friend, who was already involved with Leadership Prince William, suggested I give it a try.”

News

66 Express Donates Power-Packing Time, $10K to Food For Others

By Aya Karouane

Published September 11, 2024 at 10:30AM

[Image: I-66 Express]

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Yesterday, at the warehouse operated by Northern Virginia food pantry Food For Others, employees and associates of I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), the builder and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, packed a grand total of 660 Power Packs for the area’s school-aged children.

Fredericksburg

Fighting Hunger: VACU, FredNats Partnership a ‘Home Run’ With $11,710 Donation to Fredericksburg Food Bank

By Aya Karouane

Published September 9, 2024 at 1:00PM

[Image: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank]

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Virginia Credit Union (VACU) and the Fredericksburg Nationals have donated $11,710 to combat hunger and food insecurity in the Central Rappahannock River area. Through a partnership with the FredNats, the Fredericksburg-based minor league baseball team, VACU makes a $5 donation to the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank for every strikeout recorded by the Nationals’ pitchers during the course of the season. The FredNats matched VACU’s $5,855 donation.

Health

Community Comes Together for Health Fair at Winners Church in Triangle

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 2, 2024 at 8:00AM

On Friday, August 30, 2024, the parking lot of Winners Church at 17877 Old Triangle Road transformed into a bustling center of health and wellness. Community members gathered for a comprehensive health fair aimed at providing crucial medical screenings and education to the uninsured and underinsured.

The event, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., was a partnership between Winners Church and Sentara Healthcare, marking a new collaborative effort to enhance community health services. This year’s fair featured a vital addition—a mobile mammogram van from Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center offering free cancer screenings.

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Economic Strain Triggers Operational Shifts at House of Mercy

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 30, 2024 at 7:00AM

“Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden” free class will be at House of Mercy Tuesday November 17, 7-9pm. You must register for this class. Dinner will be served.

House of Mercy, a longstanding food pantry and thrift store near Manassas, announced significant operational changes in response to a sharp increase in demand for its services. The organization will temporarily halt new client registrations and shift from offering free to discounted clothing.

“We’ve seen a 49% increase in demand just this year,” said Jessica Root, executive director for House of Mercy. “This year, we hit our capacity, serving over 134 families in a single day. We’re temporarily pausing new client registrations to focus on our current clients and ensure we maintain the quality of service.”