Debra and Steven are parents of 2 young children. Steven was staying home with the children while Debra worked. The financial mentors worked with this family to reduce their monthly expenses. We worked together to get their back rent paid and their utilities current. They were able to move into a more affordable community with less expensive rent. Debra was able to get new employment and that increased their income by 50%. With the regular meeting and support, Debra and Steven became confident in their ability to manage their household. The family was able to afford child care and Steven returned to work. The family is doing well. With the grant provided by the Pathways for Success program, this family has a very secure future.  

Thank you to all of our volunteers, the Board of Directors and employees who helped prepare the Thrift Store for our introduction to our community the weeks leading up to the big day, as well as supported the Thrift Store on its Grand Re-opening day Saturday, February 16. The event was exciting, well-attended and well-worth all the efforts. We earned $3,199 for the day of and sales leading up to Grand Re-opening day.    

The Thrift Store has adapted to its new space and looks great. It is now located at 13939 Metrotech Drive in Chantilly, VA 20151 near Don Churro Cafe and Lotte Grocery Store. The telephone number is (703) 956-6955. Our hard-working Thrift Store employees, Lillian Diaz, Daniel Roca and Kitty Beachy, as well as many loyal volunteers have dedicated long hours to ensuring that the Thrift Store is clean, organized and contains appropriate inventory for our customers and clients. Donations are now accepted Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

Adults, as well as students who are 14 years of age and older available, may volunteer in the Thrift Store (12 & 13 year old students may volunteer with an adult). 

"Lord you are our dwelling place in all generations." - Psalm 90:1

We have been blessed by two great facilities, one for our Food Pantry and Client Services and one for our new Thrift Store. Many thanks to all those who helped us make these transitions successful. We ask for your continued patience and prayers as we continue to restore operations to full capacity. We have limited storage space at this time and ask that everyone prayerfully consider conducting running food drives in late spring, summer and early fall when our shelves are in most need. We are so grateful for all those who kept us in their prayers during this transition. Thank you and God bless you.  

• We pray for the perseverance and stability of our Pathways to Success families as they are in there is only 2 months remaining in the program.  
• We pray for clients' children, that they will be safe on the streets and diligent in their studies.
• We continue to pray for all who are suffering and have physical, emotional and/or financial concerns. 
• We pray for the continued health and strength of our clients, employees, Board of Directors, ministry partners and volunteers, as well as their walk with the Lord.    

• Praise God for the ongoing work of the local community to provide food and toiletries for our neighbors in need.
• Praise God for our three new Food Pantry volunteers: Barbara Pirro, Lori Johnson, Kathy Jackson & Molly Craig. 
• Praise for the continued efforts of volunteers, the Board of Directors, employees and our ministry partners to re-establish the new Thrift Store as well as the Client Services and Food Pantry facility into our community.