Nurturing Families

02/05/2026

Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development opened its Project-Based waitlist on 2/2 and will close it on 2/8. Use this link to view more information and to apply.

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/ng tin

Fairfax County, Virginia - HCD's mission is to provide safe, affordable homes for the residents of Fairfax County; and to assist the disabled and senior members of our community.

12/16/2025

Thank you to all the wonderful donors and volunteers who helped us make the holiday season bright for 500+ FCPS students. The 13th annual Last Chance Holiday Boutique was a success! We’ll post pictures soon.

12/14/2025

URGENT - Volunteers needed - We have a last minute need for 6 volunteers from 4-7pm in Fairfax today (Sunday.) Volunteers will help setup the Holiday Boutique (move tables, sort toys.) Some heavy lifting is needed, but others will be there to help. Service hour verification available. Please message us if you can help.

12/06/2025

: It's the most wonderful time of the year!
The Season of Giving is upon us, and we are in desperate need of new gifts for FCPS students in need.
For the 13th year, we're setting up our Last Chance Holiday Boutique for FCPS helping professionals at Title 1 schools to "shop" for students from their schools who will not be receiving gifts.
Sadly, Toys for Tots is not able to give us gifts, so we your support now more than ever!

There are four ways to give:
🥁Purchase from our Amazon wish list
🎁Drop off new gifts at Burke Centre Conservancy by Dec. 13
💲Donate to our FB fundraiser
💲Donate through PayPal
Links in comments.

12/06/2025

Special thanks to a neighbor who sent this note, “Hello! I just dropped off a bag of donations at the Conservancy office. For the teens I added a Lego orchid and four Owala water bottles (which are hip, according to my teen). Also, a curling iron. There are a few other things for younger kids.
Good luck this year!!”

We are hapoy to accept all new items you think would be welcome by kids ages 0-18. Donations can be dropped off at the Burke Centre Conservancy, 6060 Burke Centre Parkway, during business hours, M-F. Last pick up is next Sat. Thank you!!

12/06/2025

Lots of great gifts remain on our wishlist. Online shopping is easy peasy. Last year’s beneficiaries of the Boutique include a young girl who was bed bound while waiting for a necessary surgery. The gift brought a smile to her face. Help us bring joy to kids in need in Fairfax County by supporting the Boutique today.

12/01/2025

Gifts displayed for the Last Chance Holiday Boutique

08/25/2025

Thank you ChangeX, Fairfax Church and local donors for supporting our efforts to provide school supply kits to students at FCPS Title I schools as well as those with high student mobility rates. This year, we partnered with School Solutions to help 750 students at 6 schools!!

07/28/2025

ECHO in Springfield is in need of men's jeans!

Still Clinging to Those College Jeans?
We all know a man hanging onto jeans—or shirts, or jackets—that haven’t fit in years. If the guys in your life are ready to part with their “someday” clothes, ECHO could really use them today.
Our Clothing Room is especially in need of men’s jeans, but all men’s clothing is welcome and appreciated. These donations help local neighbors stay warm, feel confident, and face each day with dignity.
Bring donations to 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, on weekday mornings (9:30 am–12:30 pm) or Tuesday–Thursday evenings (7:00–9:00 pm).
Let those jeans (and that 2009 concert tee) finally find a new purpose.
For a complete list of needed clothing items, visit https://www.echo-inc.org

07/28/2025

This is a new initiative to empower the youth in our county!

Fairfax County leaders and partners have launched a new Fairfax County Opportunity Youth Network, a collaborative initiative focused on empowering youth ages 16-24. Learn more about this group's goals and how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/4lR5FpW

03/25/2025

We are thrilled to announce Nurturing Families has been selected as one of 46 projects receiving grants from the Amazon Northern Virginia Community Fund. Our initiative, Supplying Success, focuses on ensuring FCPS students in Title I elementary schools have the necessary supplies for the 2025-2026 school year and in future years. Nurturing Families was represented by our partners from School Solutions at a reception held last week at Amazon Visitor Landing. It’s been inspiring to see Amazon's commitment to local positive change. We’re excited to build upon our prior experience helping to ensure students start school with needed supplies. Let us know if you’d like to partner with us on this exciting opportunity. Amazon.com

01/16/2025

We received this message from our contact at Fairfax Church. It’s not too late to donate new or gently used winter coats. We’re collecting them through the end of January, but you can drop off at the church any time the coffee shop is open.