CONTACT
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Mailing Address
PO Box 220802
Chantilly, VA 20153
Office & Food Pantry
13981 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Thrift Store
13989 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Tel: (703) 988-9656
Fax: (703) 988-9655
WFCM Website
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GOD IS GREAT!
In October, Tina was shopping in the Food Pantry with her 5 year old granddaughter in mind. She just got custody of her "grandbaby" and says that WFCM has been a lifesaver for her, and she doesn't know how she would make it month-to-month otherwise. Tina says, "A big burden has been lifted off my shoulders." Plus, she says she loves coming in to shop because of the warm, family-like atmosphere of the Pantry. Tina left WFCM this month encouraged by the assistance she received and by the opportunity to pray for her granddaughter with a WFCM staff member.
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Ellen is a single mom of one daughter that is currently working with the Pathways to Success program. Since the start of the program, she has been able to reduce her debt by 60%. She has been making her payments on time, alleviating late fees and penalties. With the progress she has made, she has been able to open a savings account. She has also enrolled in a 10-week certificate program that will help her find work closer to home, thus reducing her commuting expenses. WFCM is excited with the progress she has been making and is expecting her to reach 100% of the program goals.
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Lisa has been a client of WFCM for a few years now. About 4 months ago, her husband of over 30 years passed away, leaving her widowed. Not long after, her daughter, who lives here in Virginia, became ill and had to go in for testing. The doctors were suspecting cancer. Lisa had been coming to WFCM to receive food and clothing in the meantime, and had the opportunity to pray with staff members on a few occasions. About two weeks ago, Lisa came by to just express her gratitude for the support she has been given at WFCM and to let us know that her daughter is cancer free! Praise the Lord!
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GAS CARDS
Many of our clients cannot afford to purchase gasoline. If you are able to assist, please deliver the cards to our main office in Chantilly.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
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Greetings!
Welcome to the October 2011 edition of WFCM's eNews. We provide this newsletter to keep you, our loyal friends and supporters, involved and aware as to what God is doing in and through WFCM. We also use this as an opportunity to THANK YOU for your continued prayers, volunteerism and support! God bless each and every one of you! |
4th Annual Fellowship Dinner The 4th Annual Fellowship Dinner was the best one yet! 232 people attended on October 14th, and enjoyed an evening of good food, fellowship, music, client testimonies and over $86,000 was raised in gifts and pledges to help our clients this year. Thank you to all who attended that night. If you were unable to attend, but would like to make a financial donation to WFCM, please contact Melissa Jansen, Executive Director. Copies of our new WFCM video (7 minutes) are also available by request.  | | Western Fairfax Christian Ministries - 2011 |
Hope to see you next year for our 25th Anniversary Fellowship Dinner! We really appreciate your prayers, in-kind donations and financial support as we enter our 25th year of service to the neediest families in Western Fairfax County. |
WFCM Seeking Loyal Fans to Promote 1st Annual Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington
What IS Give to the Max Day? It's a 24-hour regional online fundraiser in support of local programs and charities! Individuals will be asked to contact friends through social networking sources and donate to nonprofits that serve the greater Washington region. This region-wide competition aims to rally as many supporters as possible, in order to raise awareness of charitable work in the community and to solicit much needed financial support. Thousands of dollars in incentive awards will also be handed out by supporting foundations. The Give to the Max Day goal is to engage 35,000 people to support their favorite regional charity, raising more than $3 million in donations and grants in a single day!
Date: November 9, 2011
Time & Duration: It starts at 12:00am-not a typo-and lasts for 24 hours!
Please visit WFCM's custom Give to the Max Day page before the midnight start time:
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Capital Area Food Bank The Capital Area Food Bank has just awarded WFCM $5,000 in food credit, to be utilized for purchasing any of CAFB's in-stock supplies. The credit became available October 26, 2011 and will be used over the months through September 2012. Marian Barton Peele, the senior director of partner relations at CAFB stated, "We wish to extend congratulations to your agency for being one of only a select few out of the numerous well written applications to receive an award." WFCM's pantry staff is grateful to have this resource to buy nutritious items that are either rarely donated or in short supply for clients. |
Holiday Assistance Program The holidays are likely to be the hardest times for our clients. Throughout the month of October, WFCM has been receiving requests for holiday assistance. Our part is to provide holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas and we need your help to do this. If you would like to sponsor a family with food for Thanksgiving, Christmas or both this year, contact Terri Kelly or call (703) 988 - 9596. We are expecting to receive close to 1,500 requests for assistance, so we would be extremely grateful if you would consider participating! If you are unable to provide food, gift cards to local grocery stores will be accepted. |
Annual Boy Scout Food Drive
November 12, we will be partnering with the Sully District Boy Scouts for a full workday, as recipients of their Scouting for Food Drive. In the past, the scouts have given over 50,000 pounds of food to WFCM to support our food pantry and serve our clients. As you can imagine, this huge project requires hundreds of volunteers at both the scout location as well as our office. Please mark November 12 on your calendar if you can help, and contact us to let us know you will be here.
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Annual Boy Scout
Food Drive
Saturday, November 12, 2011
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
(Different shifts and locations are available)
Your help is needed! Please contact Annette Bosley, our Volunteer Manager
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Help Prevent Homelessness!
Come walk (or virtual walk) on our behalf at the National Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walk on Saturday, November 19 on the Mall at 9:00 am. You can register at:www.helpthehomelessdc.org.
Just select WFCM as your beneficiary. Every tax-deductible registration fee will help WFCM make a difference in the lives of families in crisis. Terry Kelly can respond to any questions you may have.
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Thank you!
WFCM's 2011 Backpack Drive was a tremendous success with over 1,000 packs collected for local area students. Thank you to everyone who participated. Without your generous support, this drive would not be possible!
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Praise and Thanksgiving!
- We praise God and are so thankful for the success of the 2011 Annual Fellowship Dinner.
- We are so very thankful for ALL our 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.
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Prayers
- We pray for God's wisdom, grace and provision in serving the needs of our clients this coming season.
- We pray our Lord may bless all who generously support this ministry financially, with donations or with their time.
- We pray for all staff, board and volunteers' health, families and walk with God.
- We continue to pray for all who are suffering physically, emotionally and/or financially.
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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!
LIMITED TERM 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.
LONG TERM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
FOOD PANTRYWednesday pick up - BLOOM - 10:15-10:30am. Baggers needed 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 11:00am to 2:30pm.
THRIFT STORE
Regular weekly volunteers needed Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Thursdays from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
FURNITURE MINISTRYOne 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.
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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
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Spaghetti
- Canned Vegetables (Except Green Beans)
- Canned Meats
- Canned Fruits
- Juice
- Pancake Mix
- Pancake Syrup
- Dry Milk
- Cereal
- Oil (48 oz. or smaller)
- Sugar
Toiletries (NOTE: toiletry items cannot be purchased by our clients with their food stamps) 
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Most Urgent Thrift Store Needs
Our current most pressing needs are the donations of baby clothes and coats, all for re-sale in our Thrift Store.
Thank you and God bless you!
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Thrift Store Sales Calendar
There were some excellent sales this fall and the deals will continue into the winter season. Please stop in and see us...you can always find a great deal at the WFCM Thrift Store! Here is the sales calendar for the month of NOVEMBER:
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