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Leadership Fairfax Seeks Leaders To Serve On Non-Profit Boards
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff RESTON, VA — Leadership Fairfax is looking for people passionate about helping others to serve on the board of a nonprofit organization. On Wednesday, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Leadership Fairfax is hosting Board and Brew at the Lake House...
Interim agreement approved for affordable housing at Franconia Governmental Center site
By Scott McCaffrey The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) took a procedural step forward last week in the controversial effort to redevelop the Franconia Governmental Center for affordable housing. Authority members voted nearly unanimously on...
Good Shepherd Housing Marks a Milestone
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit. By Mike Salmon Recently Good Shepherd Housing and local officials cut the ribbon in the Terrace Towne of Gunston apartments in Lorton, marking the 100th housing unit Good Shepherd has acquired for their...
Franconia Governmental Center redevelopment divides residents, affordable housing advocates
By Angela Woolsey A push to redevelop the former Franconia Governmental Center site with affordable housing is still in its early stages, but passions are already running high among local residents and housing advocates. Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing...
Mattie Palmore Honored at Gum Springs Community Day
By Mary Paden Mattie Palmore was honored for more than 30 years of community service and leadership at the annual Gum Springs Community Day and Juneteenth Celebration Saturday by county and state officials, the Gum Springs Advisory Council, and the New Gum Springs...
Community suggests fire station relocation, new rec center at Franconia Governmental Center
Caitlyn Meisner May 8, 2024 at 2:30pm The existing Franconia Governmental Center is adjacent to the Franconia Fire Station (via Google Maps) Fairfax County is taking another look at its plans for the Franconia Governmental Center. After two initial meetings to gather...
“We are unlocking potential” – FCRHA
Good Shepherd Housing on how federal CDBG funds are positively impacting lives in Fairfax County Genee Hayes, executive director of Good Shepherd Housing, has first-hand experience in the potential impact of affordable housing. “I grew up in affordable housing. My...
County board defers plan for affordable housing at Franconia Governmental Center
The current Franconia Governmental Center at 6121 Franconia Road (via Google Maps)Fatimah Waseem February 27, 2024 at 11:45am A plan to redevelop the site of the Franconia Governmental Center has been delayed again. At Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on...
AT&T Foundation awards digital literacy grants to Richmond Highway area nonprofits
Children participate in United Community's SPARKS Summer Camp, which is benefiting from a $25,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation. (Credit: AT&T/United Community) Two nonprofits around the Richmond Highway Corridor recently received grants aimed at improving...
Career fair scheduled Wednesday in Springfield for military, veterans and spouses
The Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce is presenting a career and resource fair for service members, veterans and their spouses on Wednesday, June 14. The event, at Embassy Suites, 8100 Loisdale Road in Springfield, will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The...