Saturday, December 31, 2011
A weeklong look at nonprofits that serve our community.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
This week, Oakton Patch highlighted a number of local charities. These nonprofits play a vital role in our community, and we hope you can find time and energy to support them. Our local project was part of a larger one that shone a spotlight on public-minded agencies that serve us in the metropolitan Washington area. Do you know of any other nonprofits that deserve special attention? Let us know. You can email me or leave a note in the comments. Here's a recap of what we published in Oakton as well as around the region: In Oakton: Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna Easter Seals of Greater Washington Maddie's Blankets Northern Virginia Family Service In Fairfax County: Hope in Northern Virginia Creative Cauldron Bailey's Crossroads …
Friday, December 30, 2011
This local chapter of the Shepherd's Center has been in the community 14 years.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: “Providing services, personal enrichment and volunteer opportunities for adults 50 and older.” Contact Information: Phone: (703) 281-0538; Address: 541 Marshall Road SW, Vienna; Website: www.scov.org Financials: The Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna has an annual operating budget of approximately $120,000. History: The Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna is a local chapter of the national Shepherd's Centers of America. The local organization was founded 14 years ago after the former minister of Oakton United Methodist, John Tate, saw a need in the community…
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Easter Seals of Greater Washington is part of a national organization that helps people with disabilities and special needs.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities." Contact Information: Phone: (800) 886-3771; Fax: (301) 920-9770; Address: 1420 Spring St., Silver Spring, Md.; Website: gwbr.easterseals.com Financials: During the 2009 fiscal year, Easter Seals of Greater Washington reported $9.2 million in annual expenses. More financial information is available online. History: According to the organization's website, "…
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
An Oakton girl started this nonprofit in 2007 after having trouble finding a place to volunteer her time.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: Changing the world one blanket at a time. Contact Information: Email: here; Address: P.O. Box 447, Oakton, Va. 22124; Website: www.maddiesblankets.org Accomplishments: According to Maddie's Blankets website, as of March 2010, Maddie's Blankets has made over 2,000 blankets. The operation began in Virginia and has expanded to other states including North Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, California and Kansas. History: Maddie's Blankets was founded in 2007 when Maddie Pelgrim, a 10-year Oakton resident, was trying to find a way to donate her time to a …
Monday, December 26, 2011
NVFS serves more than 33,000 individuals and families in our region.
Every day this week, Patch is profiling a local nonprofit agency. If there's a nonprofit that you think your neighbors need to know about, email Doug Tallman or Lauren Sausser. Mission: "To empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs." Contact Information: Phone: (571) 748-2500; Address: 10455 White Granite Drive, Suite 100, Oakton; Website: www.nvfs.org Financials: During the 2010 fiscal year, Northern Virginia's Family Service's reported expenses totalled $25 million. More information about the group's budget is available online. History: According to the organization's website, "Originally established in 1924 by volunteers in Alexandria…
