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Reston Interfaith helps people build more stable lives by connecting them to vital resources that solve their needs for housing, childcare, food or financial assistance.  

  

  

May 2013
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IMPACT SNAPSHOT
March 2013
16 families (totaling 42 individuals) and 48 single adults were served at our Embry Rucker Community Shelter. 25% of the families and 17% of the single adults moved to permanent housing.
  
334 households (850 beneficiaries) were served by our Emergency & Self-Sufficiency Services Program. 226 households received bags of food and toiletry items, 73 households received information and referrals, 90 participated in life skills classes, and 26 participated in wellness support counseling.

 

Our Foreclosure Prevention

program assisted 15 households, of which 3 households (10 beneficiaries) have been able to avoid foreclosure.

 

Through our Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Southgate Community Center, 14 people were given free consultation with a lawyer.

 

Neighbors came to our Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center more than 3,100 times for services.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR LEGACY
A planned gift can help Reston Interfaith clients continue to build more stable lives in the future. To talk about a planned gift to Reston Interfaith contact Steven Miller at 571-323-9574 or by email.
Great Things Happening with 100,000 Homes Campaign

Campaign Reaches Halfway Milestone -- 50,000 People Housed. Read more.

 

Local support of the Campaign brings housing to a Reston Interfaith client. Read more

 

Reston Interfaith volunteers share candid insight on their experiences with100K Homes Registry Week. Watch the video.

Find Out What Brought this Mom to Tears -- of Joy
More than six months ago, a single mom of a seven-year-old daughter was struggling to make ends meet. Today, they are in a newly-renovated home. Find out how! Read more.
Advocacy Update  
Wrapping Up Richmond: The 2013 General Assembly Session in Virginia marked highs and lows - as we laid the groundwork for providing healthcare for nearly 400,000 uninsured Virginians. Read more.
These Employees Lead the Way

Three stellar Reston Interfaith employees were awarded for "Doing More with Less", providing "Support and Advocacy for those with Disabilities" and for being an "Outstanding New Professional." Their work is inspiring! Read the full story.

Reston Young Professionals Give Back While Having Fun

Learn how you can meet-up with like-minded young professionals in the region. Read more.

We think you'll enjoy this note from a young donor as much as we did...
thank you from youn donor
 
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Join other supporters committed to making a difference in the lives of children, families, men and women-every day of the year.
   
UPCOMING EVENTS
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July 15, 2013
River Creek Club

11:00 am check-in 

 

This sell-out event fills early so we invite you to sign up today. Click here for sponsorship and playing information or contact Cathy Hoskinson for information.

 

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Mark Your Calendar for

June 6th!

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It's more than just one day of fundraising...it's the next generation of online giving.

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Click here to learn about more community events benefiting Reston Interfaith.
WE NEED YOU
Please consider joining a dedicated family of over 3,000 volunteers involved in our programs with proven success rates. From serving food at our shelter to tutoring students and helping with tax returns, our dedicated volunteers are the heart of our organization. Read more.
 
OUR HEARTFELT THANKS
These extraordinary volunteers reach individuals and families in need in our community through their gifts of time, talent and donations. Read more.
  
Reston Interfaith | 571-323-9555 | www.restoninterfaith.org
11150 Sunset Hills Road
Suite 210
Reston, VA 20190