Thursday, April 25, 2013
Sherry Edelkamp has coordinated the VIC-HOP: program for the last six years.
Mount Vernon-area nonprofit New Hope Housing named Sherry Edelkamp as its Outstanding Employee of the Quarter at its recent quarterly staff meeting for her outstanding work with volunteers and coordinating initiatives to help the homeless. Edelkamp was recognized for her work as the Coordinator of the Ventures in Community Hypothermia Outreach Program (VIC-HOP) for six years as well as her work to coordinate and oversee Fairfax County’s 100K Homes Program registry week in southern Fairfax County. “Sherry embodies New Hope Housing’s philosophy of hope and hospitality, dignity and respect," New Hope Housing Executive Director Pam Michell said in a statement. "She sets the tone for VIC-HOP. Her respect for residents, her compassion, and her …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
The group met on February 25 at United Community Ministries to tour UCM’s newly upgraded client-choice Cynthia Hull Food Pantry.
The Fairfax County Food Providers Network met at UCM in February to tour the newly upgraded client-choice Cynthia Hull Food Pantry. The Fairfax County Food Providers Network is comprised of representatives of more than 15 area local nonprofits that address food insecurity with food pantries and related programs.Cecelia Vergaretti of regional partner Capital Area Food Bank’s Lorton warehouse was the featured speaker. UCM’s food pantry welcomes donations on nonperishable food items at 7511 Fordson Road in Alexandria every weekday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as the first Sunday morning of each month. For a list of most needed items, visit www.ucmagency.org or call (703) 768-7106.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Mount Vernon area nonprofits are in need of donations and a helping hand this holiday season.
'Tis the season to give. These Mount Vernon area nonprofits are in need of donations this holiday season so they can continue to help at-risk and low-income families in our area. Help brighten a family's holiday and take a look at the list of needs below. New Hope Housing needs help with the following: Christmas food baskets; grocery gift cards (Safeway, Shoppers, Giant); adopt a family for Christmas (wish lists are available); adopt a single adult. New Hope Housing works with at-risk and low-income families on the Richmond Highway corridor. Contact Chris Bramante at cbramante@newhopehousing.org. United Community Ministries recently distributed more than 23,000 pounds of food to more than 800 families. The demand has exhausted its food …
Monday, November 19, 2012
The Mount Vernon area nonprofit dedicated its revamped food pantry to its late executive director.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
UCM board members, staffers, and the heads of local nonprofits joined together to dedicate UCM's revamped food pantry to late executive director Cynthia Hull. Hull passed away in March 2012 after a short battle with cancer. Her colleagues gathered Sunday to share their memories of her and celebrate her life. "Cynthia always had the passion to do the right thing for the community, and I think it's only fitting, during the week of Thanksgiving, we are here to dedicate the food pantry to her," Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay remarked. The new food pantry is a place where people can come select what they need. There is a new refrigerator and the shelves are organized by food type. UCM Board President Doug Kennett said the new food pantry is…
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Group has seen more families in need of food at its pantry in October.
Last Tuesday, United Community Ministries (UCM) hit a new daily record high for distributing food to those in need. Two hundred and six families were served that day, compared with the 150 families on average that are served daily. So far in October 2012, volunteers at UCM have distributed 23,000 pounds of food to more than 800 families. UCM is now seeking food donations to keep its pantry full. “Our pantry is getting bare, and there are two ways you can help now,” UCM Executive Director Shirley Marshall said in a statement. Here’s how you can help: Bring your food donations to UCM’s Fordson Road location. Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. Items most needed in the pantry are: canned meat and tuna, soups…
Friday, September 28, 2012
The auction will benefit the nonprofit’s outreach programs.
Mount Vernon nonprofit Progreso Literacy and Citizenship Center will host its first annual art auction Friday night at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. “We’re excited because we’ve never done this before,” Executive Director Cristina Schoendorf said. The live art auction will feature pieces of art of varying prices. Featured artists include Degas, Van Gogh, Ansel Adams, Peter Max, and Normal Rockwell. In addition, there will be a silent auction featuring prizes including gift certificates from local restaurants. Tickets are $12 at the door and include refreshments. The preview begins at 7 p.m. and the auction takes place at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Progreso. For more information email art_auction@progreso-hispano.org.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Marshall discusses how UCM is addressing poverty and making a difference in the Route 1 corridor.
Patch recently sat down with Shirley Marshall, the new executive director of United Community Ministries, who began her tenure at UCM earlier this month to see how the job is going. Marshall took over the agency after executive director Cynthia Hull passed away in March. The agency hosted an open house in September to give the community an inside look at the organization. Patch: The Route 1 area includes both very wealthy and very poor households. How is poverty often "hidden" in the corridor? Shirley Marshall: Most poor people are too tired and too focused on survival to be more visible! Truly, working two jobs, caring for children and elderly, taking long commutes, and still struggling to pay rent: who has time to be outside? And the …
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Take a look at this week's top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Huntington-Belle Haven Patch Fairfax County police are looking for a teenager who sexually assaulted a young woman Sunday night in the Belle Haven area. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sharon Bulova joined Energy Action Fairfax for a home energy audit party in Greater Wilton Woods Wednesday night. Home energy audit parties are a new hands-on way for Fairfax County residents to learn about energy consumption and energy efficiency. Fort Hunt Patch Mount Vernon District community leaders complained about what they see as a slow response by Fairfax County to remove debris collected and placed on curbsides after last month's derecho. Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland attended Wednesday’s MVCCA meeting to hear …
Take a look at this week's top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Fort Hunt Patch Mount Vernon District community leaders complained about what they see as a slow response by Fairfax County to remove debris collected and placed on curbsides after last month's derecho. Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland attended Wednesday’s MVCCA meeting to hear compaints. New WPHS football coach Jeremiah Davis will take over for former head coach Eric Henderson, who parted ways with the school this spring. Davis played at Penn State and coached at Annandale for seven seasons. Huntington-Belle Haven Patch Fairfax County police are looking for a teenager who sexually assaulted a young woman Sunday night in the Belle Haven area. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Sharon Bulova joined Energy Action …
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
To pin or not to pin: Pinterest is compared to an online corkboard.
Pinterest is the new kid on the block in photo sharing social networking. According to comScore, Pinterest reported 11 million visits each week in December 2011, and 11.7 million users by January 2012. It initially launched in December 2010. Pinterest’s mission is to “connect everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting.” A good description is virtual scrapbooking. To start, go to www.pinterest.com and register for an account. It takes a few days to hear back that your request has turned into an invite. You link your Facebook or Twitter accounts to your Pinterest account to ease connection between your major social networks. Then you can use the regular or mobile Pinterest Websites or iPhone app to manage your pins. A…
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