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Community | Collaboration | Results
working together with a shared purpose
Herndon, Virginia
Community | Collaboration | Results
There are growing needs in our community
Over 1,700 children are identified as homeless by the Fairfax County public schools
20% of households in Fairfax County fall at or below 200% of the poverty level
In Fairfax County 8% of children under age 5 live in poverty.
Response to our community needs Connections for Hope was developed in
response to the growing needs of our community
Connections for Hope is a grassroots initiative by the community for the community
Partners worked together to open Connections for Hope on March 15, 2010
Community | Collaboration | Results
Benefits of the partnership:
Shared resources Reduced overhead costs Partners working more efficiently Conveniently located Shared meeting and training space Welcoming and caring environment Partners working together with a
shared purpose
Connection for Hope Partners Fairfax - Falls Church Community Services Board
Mental health, development, and alcohol or drug abuse support
Helping Children Worldwide (umbrella organization)Supports Connections for Hope and two programs in Sierra Leone
Jeannie Schmidt Free ClinicQuality health services to uninsured low-income residents
Just NeighborsImmigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees
Literacy Council of Northern VirginiaBasic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
Reston InterfaithForeclosure and homelessness prevention as well as other services
Vecinos Unidos/Neighbors UnitedHomework assistance to students in grades 1st through 6th
Community | Collaboration | Results Entire communities benefit from having skilled,
healthy, and educated citizens
Access to an integrated array of services that foster self-sufficiency, good health, and education to our community
Members of our community can begin to envision for themselves and their families a life filled with hope, a world where they have the opportunity to succeed
13525 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA 20171
helpingchildrenworldwide.org/our-work/connections-for-hope
Phone: 703-956-6722 | Email: [email protected]
working together with a shared purpose
