Families Welcomed Back to the MC, Giftwrapping for Good at Fairfax Corner, Giving Tuesday a Success, and Top Needs
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Families Welcomed Back to the NVFS Multicultural Center
For two years the staff at NVFS' Multicultural Center <[link removed]> (MC) have only been able to virtually celebrate the holiday season with the families they support. This year, families were invited to the MC office in-person to collect toys for their children provided by NVFS' Gifting for Families drive. In addition, families received self-care kits for children and adults, baked treats, and other household items.
"We did not want to let more time pass without creating an opportunity to reconnect, face to face," explained Paola Sandoval-Moshenberg, the Director of the Multicultural Center.
In addition to picking up their items, each family had the chance to participate in a collaborative art project where they shared what helped them overcome the difficulties of these past two years. The project revealed that it was people – in their families, communities, as well as the NVFS staff – who made the biggest difference in their lives during the pandemic. NVFS, the MC, and the staff that work so closely with families were mentioned again and again as a major source of support.
The needs of the families that use the specialized services at the MC are as diverse as the immigrant and refugee communities that many of them come from. Our staff, equally as diverse, uses their fluency in an array of languages and culture to overcome the cultural, linguistic, and financial barriers that block many from acquiring the critical resources and services needed to build a safe, healthy, and productive future in Northern Virginia.
We are honored to be among the list of supports our MC clients can count on. And, similarly, we are grateful to know that we are supported by the donors, volunteers, and organizations that make up our Northern Virginia community so that we can continue to support our neighbors in need.
Visit our site to learn more about the Multicultural Center <[link removed]> and the Immigrant Resiliency Fund <[link removed]>.
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Support Your Neighbors & Check Off Your Holiday To-Do List
The holidays are fast approaching! Do you still need your gifts wrapped?
Visit NVFS volunteers and staff at Fairfax Corner <[link removed]> to purchase gifts at Fairfax Corner retailers and get them wrapped. While you wait you can enjoy hot cocoa and take holiday pictures at the vintage Airstream.
The suggested donation is $ 5 per gift wrapped and $ 2 for cocoa. All proceeds go to NVFS so we can help our neighbors in need this holiday and all year long.
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Saturday & Sunday, December 18 & 19: 12pm-4pm
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Thursday, December 23: 12pm-4pm
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Friday, December 24: 10am-2pm
A big thanks to our friends at Peterson Companies for supporting this effort.
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Thank You for Your Generosity on Giving Tuesday 2021
What an amazing outpouring of support on #GivingTuesday! Combined with the Peterson Family Foundation’s matching gift and the proceeds from the retailers and restaurants at Fair Lakes League <[link removed]>and Fairfax Corner <[link removed]>, YOU raised more than $ 21,000 for local families.
From housing families facing homelessness to ensuring kids have their annual medical check-ups, your support is giving someone the chance to thrive. Thank you so much for your compassion and kindness this holiday season.
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VOLUNTEERS
Consider being a Food Recovery Driver to help ensure food is available to families in need. Learn more this and other about urgent volunteer opportunities <[link removed]> on our website.
DONATIONS
Throughout the year, NVFS depends on donations to meet the needs of our clients. Specific donation needs at this time include:
* General needs: toilet paper, paper towels, new bed pillows, disposable (surgical) facemasks
* Children's items: Pedialyte/Pediasure, iron-fortified baby formula, new baby clothing (up to size 4T)
* Toiletries (full size): lotion, moisturizing body wash, conditioner, shave gel, razors, lip balm
* Feel free to also donate gently used clothing to NVFS' Clock Tower Thrift Shop <[link removed]>.
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