Sunday, April 21, 2013
Volunteers from across the county were honored Thursday at an awards ceremony.
On Thursday, 154 individuals and groups were honored at the 21st Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. The ceremony was attended by hundreds at the Waterford in Springfield. Volunteers were nominated in three categories: a competitive volunteer service award, a community champion award and benchmark award for a volunteer who contributed a certain number of hours to a cause in Fairfax County. The 2013 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Award Winners: Fairfax County's Community Champions: Stuart Rakoff, Hunter Mill District Cherilyn Murphy, Springfield District Stella Koch, At Large Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Providence District Amy Gould, Braddock District Suzette Kern, Lee District Bill Sudow, Dranesville …
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Take a look back at this week's top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Each week, Patch brings you the top headlines from the Route 1 corridor. From Fort Hunt Patch Local legislators and Dominon officials hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday night to discuss the power company’s response to the derecho and the possibility of underground power lines in the Mount Vernon District. West Potomac High School students shared their experiences from their first week of school. From Mount Vernon Patch The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the alternative plans for widening Route 1 on Tuesday. The county supervisor will then sign the PA at the Sept. 25 meeting Former HBO executive Curtis G. Viebranz was named CEO and president of Historic Mount Vernon. He will begin his new position on Sept. 17. From …
Take a look back at this week's top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Each week, Patch brings you the top headlines from the Route 1 corridor. From Huntington Belle Haven Patch The Red Roof Inn located on Route 1 just completed a $2 million renovation including new lights in the parking lot and new rooms. Volunteer Fairfax is assisting homeless female veterans through a service project preparing a home for six veterans in Huntington. From Fort Hunt Patch Local legislators and Dominon officials hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday night to discuss the power company’s response to the derecho and the possibility of underground power lines in the Mount Vernon District. West Potomac High School students shared their experiences from their first week of school. From Mount Vernon Patch The Fairfax County Board of …
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The volunteer organization organized a service project for the nonprofit Saturday.
Volunteer Fairfax is assisting homeless female veterans through a service project Saturday to benefit the nonprofit Final Salute. According to Volunteer Fairfax, there are an estimated 13,000 homeless female veterans in the United States. The organization recruited service members and their spouses to help ready a home, near the Huntington Metro Station, where six veterans will live. “The impact of this project is huge and is ongoing,” said Volunteer Fairfax spokeswoman Jessica Hubbard in a statement. “With the anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow, this is a great example of how to serve in remembrance.” This service project was the launch of Volunteer Fairfax’s newest program, Stars, Stripes & Service. The program aims to serve and engage local …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
A roundup this week's top headlines from the Route 1 corridor.
Huntington-Belle Haven Patch: A Hybla Valley woman has been arrested in conjunction with a fatal road rage incident that occurred on May 4. Police have charge Gloria Alfreda McMillan, 32, of Hybla Valley with a felony hit and run that left a 21-year-old woman dead Friday on Harrison Lane in Groveton. The former owner of Crossed Canoes in Belle View is one of three judges for the 49th Annual Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition, which opens today. Fort Hunt Patch: Mount Vernon-area resident Louise Cleveland has been recognized for her volunteer efforts with the Community Champion award from Volunteer Fairfax. Costco Wholesale will make numerous road improvements around the Richmond Highway and Ladson Lane intersection before its Richmond Highway…
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Louise Cleveland serves on local health and human services committees.
Mount Vernon resident Louise Cleveland describes herself as a curious person. Her curiosity has been an asset in her participation in local health and human services committees. It has certainly paid off—she has been recognized as the 2012 Mount Vernon District Community Champion. Cleveland was nominated by Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland and was honored in April at the Volunteer Fairfax 20th Annual Volunteer Service Awards. "Louise Cleveland is one of those extraordinary volunteers who have made such a difference in the lives of hundreds and hundreds of people," said Hyland. "She is just a person who's always there being involved, trying to help persons who are in need. She's an extraordinary woman who's just very committed …
Greg Crider
8:44 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Congratulations Louise! It's well deserved recognition. Your volunteer work definitely makes a difference in the lives of hundreds and hundreds of people. more ›