News and Information
January 15, 2025
Front Row: Jacob Berenbroick, NCS Community Developer; Nandred Navarro, NCS Community Developer; Jeff McKay, Chair, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; Dr. Sabrina B. Ricks, PhD, Associate Professor, Northern Virginia Community College; Chris Scales, NCS Division Director; Dalia Palchik, Providence District Rep, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; Paul Woods, NCS Community Developer; Lloyd Tucker, NCS Director; Ramona Carroll, NCS Equity Program Manager; Aimee Garcia, NCS Division Director; Toiya Godfrey, NCS Community Developer; Pallas Washington, NCS Deputy Director; Olga Carrillo, NCS Community Developer; and Katina Matthews, NCS Community Developer;
Back Row Standing: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: Pat Herrity (Springfield); Dan Storck (Mt. Vernon); Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill); Kathy Smith (Sully); James Bierman (Dranesville); James Walkinshaw (Braddock); Rodney Lusk (Franconia); and Andres Jimenez (Mason).
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed Jan. 21, 2025, as a Day of Racial Healing in Fairfax County. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services Director Lloyd Tucker accepted the proclamation at the Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
The Day of Racial Healing, a national effort since 2017, focuses on the commitment to promote racial healing, transform communities and build social capital. Locally, NCS pairs with Northern Virginia Community College’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Center (TRHTC) to work toward a collective mission for the racial healing and trust-building necessary to achieve transformational changes in policy and practices. The longstanding partnership with TRHTC is ongoing, with the aim to address racial healing through economic mobility, education, community diversification and building social capital.
“Systemic racism in our institutions and communities remains a challenge, but NCS is resolved to finding solutions,” Tucker said in his remarks. “NCS is unequivocally committed to equity through Fairfax County’s One Fairfax policy, and through our own Mission, Vision and Values. Partnering with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) shows the commitment of both of our organizations to the National Day of Racial Healing.”
NCS and NOVA will partner on several events the week of Jan. 21, 2025:
Tuesday, Jan. 21: NCS’ Inclusive Engagement Targeted Interventions (IETI) staff will support NCS teams and partners in providing resources and activities across the county.
Wednesday, Jan. 22: TRHTC will host a webinar featuring a panel discussion on racial healing topics.
Saturday, Jan. 25: “Truth in Voice, Truth in Service,” where registered youth will engage in breakout sessions at Jim Scott Community Center facilitated by NOVA, The Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Center and NCS’ Inclusive Engagement Targeted Interventions (IETI) staff, followed by assembling 1,000 emergency preparedness kits.
January 10, 2025
The buses are fueled and ready to roll as Stuff the Bus — Fairfax County’s post-holiday food drive, now in its 15th year —hits the road in the fight against hunger in Fairfax County.
Beginning on Jan. 18, 2025 and continuing weekly over the course of several weeks, Fastran buses will visit local grocery stores to collect nonperishable food donations for area food pantries. For the list of the locations and most requested items, please visit Stuff the Bus.
Donations will benefit multiple organizations including:
Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA)
Britepaths
The Committee for Helping Others (CHO)
Cornerstones
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)
Falls Church Community Service Council (FCCSC)
Food for Others
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Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)
SHARE of McLean
United Community
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM)
Since launching in 2011, the campaign has collected more than 240 tons of food to feed people experiencing food insecurity in Fairfax County. Statistics show the need for food is great, and demand only becomes more acute during the winter months. In Fairfax County, more than 68,000 people live below the federal poverty level and about 5 percent of the county’s population, or more than 60,000 people, access the federal SNAP program for food assistance.
Donation hours vary by location. For more details, visit Stuff the Bus.
December 23, 2024
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is pleased to announce the new Technology Lending Program available at 12 NCS centers.
The program, offered through the Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Project, addresses the gaps in accessibility, affordability and technical ability by increasing engagement and connection between older adults, people with disabilities and other community residents through the enrichment of resources at NCS facilities.
Borrowers must be a Fairfax County resident or hold a non-resident NCS membership, show photo ID or proof of address, and pass a skills test or have training in the equipment they seek to borrow. The lending period for the Technology Lending Program is 14 days.
Available equipment includes:
Canon EOS
Chromebook (Coming Soon)
Cricut Maker (Design Application Required)
Oculus Meta Quest II
Flashforge Adventurer Pro 3D Printer (Design Application Required)
Participating NCS centers:
Minnie H. Peyton Community Center at Bailey's
5920 Summers Lane Falls Church, VA 22041
(703) 931-7027
Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate
12125 Pinecrest Road Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-0676
Kingsley Commons Community Technology Program
3037B Monticello Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 698-1496
Gum Springs Community Center
8100 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 360-6088
Reston Teen Center
2196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190
(703) 326-7040
Hybla Valley Community Center
7950 Audubon Ave Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 324-9270
James Lee Community Center
2855-A Annandale Falls Church, VA 22042
(703) 534-3387
Jim Scott Community Center
3001 Vaden Drive Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 865-0520
Lorton Community Center
9520 Richmond Highway Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 550-7195
Mott Community Center
12111 Braddock Road Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 278-8605
Sully Community Center
13800 Wall Road Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 322-4475
Willston Multicultural Center
6131 Willston Drive Falls Church, VA 22044
(703) 536-2753
For additional information, please contact individual centers at the phone numbers above.