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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

FACETS Holiday Drive Volunteers Needed

Receive and organize gifts in December for families in need in Fairfax County.

  • VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
  • Beth Lawton
  • Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Throughout the holiday season, Patch is teaming up with Volunteer Fairfax to highlight volunteer opportunities throughout Fairfax County and beyond. You can let the community know about your local volunteer opportunity, too, by posting an announcement here. Holiday Drive Assistants FACETS is looking for volunteers who can receive and organize holiday gift donations from Dec. 14 - 21. Volunteers can help anytime from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.  More information is available here: facetscares.org/volunteer/current-volunteer-opportunities/. "FACETS opens doors by helping parents, their children and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty – so often unnoticed – in Fairfax County. We meet their emergency shelter, food, and medical needs, …

Friday, November 9, 2012

A Taste of Fall Raises $70,000 for Families in Need

FACETS will use this money to help families struggling with homelessness.

FACETS hosted its 13th annual A Taste of Fall to raise funds for local families in need. The Oct. 20 event, a live and silent auction with food, drink and entertainment at the Sherwood Community Center, drew over 250 people and raised over $70,000 for families struggling with homelessness. FACETS is a nonprofit that provides emergency food, shelter and medical needs to suffering families in the Fairfax area. Staffers also work with families to help them find permanent housing and overcome the cycle of poverty. Learn more here. Click on the thumbnails to see photos from A Taste of Fall.

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