New Grant Provides for Intense Mentorship Program

We are excited to announce a new funding gift that will allow WFCM counselors to work on a deeper mentoring level with clients. Freddie Mac Foundation has awarded us $50,000 to use for Pathways to Success, an intense year-long program working with 10 low-income households with children. Beginning July 1st, selected families will sign a contract agreeing to commit to Financial Peace University budget classes, twice monthly counseling and other steps to make wise choices and learn self sufficiency. During the year commitment, WFCM will provide mentoring, pantry food, housing and utilities assistance, job improvement advice and other support services or referrals. Rejoice with us about this opportunity to build long-term relationships that will affect the lives of people wanting to avoid homelessness and attain new life skills.  

WFCM Client Stories

Roger and Margarita were referred for rent by the county. They have a newborn baby. He is working full time and she has lost her job. In addition to assisting with rent, we were able to meet with the family and get them in for monthly food and clothing assistance. We are confident of their success going forward.

 

Therese and Jerome were awarded custody of their granddaughter. She received a call as she walked in for her food appointment that she was being hired at a job that would allow her to bring her granddaughter with her.  Therese exclaimed, "This place is blessed!!"  

 

WFCM's Annual Backpack Drive to Support Local Children

Each year WFCM collects backpacks for the 24 elementary, middle and high schools located in Clifton, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax Station and the 22033 area of Fairfax. These new packs are provided at no cost to those students receiving free or reduced cost lunches. School counselors have requested over 1,000 packs for the 2011-2012 school year. Middle and high school students are in need of large-size backpacks!

 

If you would like to help, please drop off your donation of a new, large-size backpack (NO WHEELS, PLEASE) any time this summer prior to August 12. The packs will be delivered directly to the schools later that same month.

 

Our Centreville address is 14631 Lee Highway #313 in Centreville, VA.

 

Please contact Terri Kelly with any questions! 

 

Thanks so much for your support!  

 

 

 

Praise and Thanksgiving!

• We are thankful for the Dulles Marriott, who served a great deal of volunteer time at WFCM in the month of May.  We appreciate you!  
• We are thankful for our school teachers and college professors, who have finished/will soon finish teaching our children this past year, and are preparing for another productive year/semester ahead. 
• We are so very thankful for all our other volunteers, whether they have served for a day or a decade.
• We are thankful for such a loving and hard-working staff and board of directors.
• We are thankful for the continued healing of several of our volunteers, staff and their loved ones.  

Prayers

• We pray that more clients will make use of our free financial training and budget counseling.
• We pray for all staff, board and volunteers' health, families and walk with God.
• We pray for all who are suffering physically, emotionally and/or financially.   
• We pray for additional volunteers who have the ability to commit to a long-term schedule.   

MOST URGENT Volunteer Needs 

While we are always in need of volunteer support, the needs expressed here are those that are most critical only.

For a printable flyer of these needs, please click HERE!

(Chantilly Office)
 
ONE-DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are one-day and short-term volunteer opportunities in our Thrift Store for groups (i.e., church, corporate) and for students to fulfill academic requirements.

On July 6, August 3 and September 7--Wednesdays--from 9:00am to 12:00pm--we are in need of 4-6 strong individuals to help receive and shelve cases of USDA food.

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS

Baggers needed Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm.

Baggers/stockers needed on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9:30am to 2:30pm.

THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEERS

Regular weekly volunteers needed Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Regular weekly volunteer needed Thursdays from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

Furniture Ministry

One volunteer needed to help move furniture that will be given to clients in need.

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Annette Bosley, or please feel free to visit our website.  Click here for a volunteer application.

Most Urgent Food Pantry Needs 

These items are listed in order of need (greatest being at the top, least being at the bottom).

Click HERE for printable shopping lists for you and two friends!

Food/Beverages

• Jelly or Jam
• Canned Meats
• White Rice (1-3 lb.) 
• Canned Pasta
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Vegetables (NO Green Beans) 
• Cooking Oil (24-48 oz.)
• Mayonnaise (16-32 oz.)
• White Sugar (2-5 lb.)
• Pancake Mix 
• Pancake Syrup      

Toiletries (NOTE: toiletry items cannot be purchased by our clients with their food stamps) 

• Baby Food (Stages 1 thru 4)
• Diapers (Size 4)
• Baby Wipes 
• Deodorant
• Toilet Paper 
• Dish Soap
• Laundry Detergent (32 load or less)      

Most Urgent Thrift Store Needs

Our current most pressing need is the donation of furniture that is in excellent condition for re-sale in our Thrift Store.

 

Thank you and God bless you!

Thrift Store Sales

Come visit the WFCM Thrift Store, where each day is a joy and we do all that we can to ensure you leave with a smile on your face! We have made several improvements over the last few months, so please stop by...you never know what treasure you might be missing!  

 

There are some excellent sales this summer!  Here are our upcoming sale dates for JULY (which can also be found on our website):