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IMPACT SNAPSHOT
April 2013
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7 of the 19 single clients who exited the shelter moved to permanent housing. 5 of the 8 families who exited the
Embry Rucker Community Shelter moved to permanent housing.
411 households (1,036 beneficiaries) were served by our Emergency & Self-Sufficiency Services Program. 274 households received bags of food and toiletry items, 100 households received information and referrals, 113 participated in life skills classes.
More than $14,000 was provided to help 15 households in financial crisis avoid rental eviction or disconnection from a vital utility.
Our Foreclosure Prevention
program assisted 20 households, of which 5 households (16 beneficiaries) have been able to avoid foreclosure.
Through our Pro Bono Legal Clinic at the Southgate Community Center, 13 people were given free consultation with a lawyer.
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Please consider joining a dedicated family of over 3,000 volunteers. 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.
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Why is there a Christmas Tree on Display at the Embry Rucker Community Shelter?
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Advocacy Update
Though Virginia's approved fiscal year budget has opened the door for Medicaid expansion in Virginia, there is much work to be done to see this expansion realized. Read more.
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New Leadership at the Helm
New officers assume responsibility of the Reston Interfaith Board of Directors, and they are already hard at work. Read more.
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Calling All Landlords, Property Owners and Realtors
You can help us meet the challenge of ending homelessness in our community. Read more.
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Local Elementary Student's Artwork Selected for this Year's Help the Homeless Program
The artwork of 8-year-old Kaylyn Siegfried was chosen for its creativity, originality and its representation of the importance of home.
See her creation.
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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.
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Laurel Learning Center Children Celebrate Their Last Day of School...
Reston Interfaith has been offering comprehensive family services and developmental child care programs at the Laurel Learning Center since 1977.
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Join other supporters committed to making a difference in the lives of children, families, men and women-every day of the year.
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July 15, 2013
River Creek Club
11:00 am check-in
Just a few spots remain open at River Creek Club on July 15 for the 19th Annual Rucker Memorial Golf Tournament!
Click here for player and sponsorship information.
Not a golfer? Join us for the reception, dinner and live and silent auctions in the evening. Items include vacation getaways, golf packages, fun experiences and pampering, and for those who enjoy eating out (and who doesn't?), lots of restaurant gift certificates.
Click here to register.
Questions? Contact Cathy Hoskinson.
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Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Diaper Drive
July 6th; 10 am - 1 pm
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Reston Interfaith Back to School Drive
Aug. 5th - 13th; 9 am-5 pm
Reston Interfaith
11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, VA
Click here for more information.
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Annual Community Walk to End Homelessness at Festival on the Square October 27th; 1:30 pm
Click here for more details.
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