AFAC Has Served 2 Million Families
This week Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) commemorated serving two million families since they began in 1988.
County Tackles Food Security with New Round of Grants
The Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS) announced June 3 a second round of grants aimed at improving food security in Arlington. The funding will be available to area 501(c)(3) organizations, faith-based groups and schools and universities that support aspects of Arlington’s Food Security Strategic Plan, with the maximum grant award $25,000.
Ready, Set, Read
Summer reading adventure is underway.
The Arlington Library kicked off its summer reading adventure on Saturday, June 1 with fun activities, games and popsicles at the eight library locations.
Guest House Celebrates 50 Years
It all began in 1975 with one woman’s dream to help women returning into society from prison who had committed nonviolent crimes. At the time there was no place for them to go and still today, Guest House is the only residential facility for these women in Northern Virginia.
Alverson Leaves a Sweet Legacy
Blood drive initiative in Jimmy’s memory
Blood drive initiative in Jimmy’s memory
WAPF Meeting on Thyroid Function
Shep Saltzman’s topic for his Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) presentation May 19 was Thyroid Function but his bottom line was, “You can’t cookie cutter people. You have to get to know them because everyone is different and what works for one person doesn’t work for another. There are so many patterns; it takes finesse to figure it out. I am very thorough.”
Harmony for Hope Raises Funds for Ukrainian Children
From the mezzo soprano of Katelyn Neumann to the bass of Eduardo Castro, the walls of Rock Spring United Church of Christ (UCC) reverberate with the crescendos of the opera performers who have volunteered their talents for Harmony for Hope.
Freddie’s Beach Bar Threatened with Bomb Scare
Freddie Lutz opened an email bomb threat just minutes before the children’s drag story hour performance was set to begin at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant on S. 23rd Street on April 6.
Doorways On Track to Break Records Again
Safehouse operated at 211% capacity first quarter 2023
Doorways in Arlington
Living Legends: The Dynamic Duo
Patty and Kate Moran making a difference in Del Ray.
Living Legends “It’s addictive here. The people are so easy to get along with.” — Patty Moran
Federal Funds Earmarked for Local Projects
Local Projects
Free Tax Returns Prepared Locally
The way it works is that when you arrive you will be interviewed by a tax counselor who will collect your information and then prepare your return. A second counselor will then review your return with you and answer any questions you may have. You will receive a printed copy of your return for your records and then your return will be electronically filed for you.
Rally Against Hate Supports Rock Spring Neighbors
Arlington neighbors gathered March 1 at a Rally Against Hate held on the steps of Rock Spring UCC to show community support for neighbors whose properties had been defaced with racial slurs and swastikas on Feb. 19.
PathForward Receives Federal Grant for Siebert House
PathForward announced March 11 that it will receive $1,342,704 in Federal funding for purchase of Siebert House. Siebert House is an 8-unit apartment building located in the Westover area of Arlington which currently houses chronically homeless people.
Afghan Refugee Dreams of Peace
Afghan Refugee
’Jeopardy’ Intimidating But a Lot of Fun
Inside look at the pressures and joys of being on ‘Jeopardy’
Jeopardy
Local Audubon Chapter Votes to Change Its Name
John James Audubon claimed ownership of enslaved people
Audobon
Homeless Services Center is Full and Need is Growing
End of eviction moratorium leaves more demand for shelter.
Homeless Center
New Partnership to Provide Affordable Housing
Melwood and Wesley Housing have partnered to convert a current Arlington Melwood property into an affordable and inclusive housing project combined with programs and services for people with disabilities. This project is located at 750 23rd Street S in Arlington.
Holiday Goes On, But with Chickens
Arlington Food Assistance Center provides Thanksgiving chicken instead of the usual holiday turkey
Chickens
New Culpepper Food Pantry Shows Off Hands On Art
Culpepper Garden has not had a permanent pantry to serve its residents facing food insecurity. Now a grant of $2,700 from Field to Table has allowed Culpepper Garden to build a permanent food pantry which will be stocked with supplemental non-perishable groceries made available to Culpepper residents.
Community Fills ACPD Truck for Arlington Unsheltered
This essentials drive is one of a series of community events hosted by the Community Engagement Division of the ACPD. Other events include the Christmas toy drive, the back-to-school supplies collection in the fall and the non-perishable food drive for AFAC which provides supplemental groceries to Arlington’s low-income families.
