Dear John,

Across Northern Virginia, the cost of living continues to climb — groceries, housing, and everyday essentials are harder for families to afford. Now, the record-long government shutdown is making an already challenging situation even harder, with more families losing paychecks and access to critical benefits.

Since our founding, Northern Virginia Family Services has stood with our community in moments like this — providing stability, dignity, and hope when families need it most. We are seeing the strain firsthand, and we are responding with food, emergency financial support, and vital connections to services that help families stay stable.

But as costs rise and the shutdown continues, the need grows — and so must our response.

Here’s how you can help today:

• Provide essentials: Donate in-kind items like food, diapers, grocery store gift cards, and other basics.
• Make a gift: Your cash donation allows us to respond quickly to urgent needs and prepare for what’s ahead.

Your generosity ensures that families across Northern Virginia can remain stable and supported — today and in the difficult weeks ahead.

To those who have already shown your support — thank you. Your compassion and partnership are making an immediate difference for families in need.

Together, we can carry forward NVFS’ enduring legacy of care, ensuring that no family in our community has to face hardship alone.

With gratitude,