The 504 Project

03/17/2023

Three years ago life was crazy, unknown, scary and so unpredictable. What we thought would be the end of our brand made us stronger and it became a community movement that made a huge impact not only on the receivers but mostly on the givers, the volunteers, everyone that got involved. Strangers became friends and family, everlasting friendships were made and a whole community became one and The 504 Project was born. We may not be doing a whole bunch right now, but small deeds are still being done, small needs are still being met and a meal is never denied to anyone that walks into our doors at Juan More Taco FXBG.
Thank you for the constant support FXBG.
Muy agradecidos,

Maria Martin and The 504 Project Family
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To all of you that placed orders today, THANK YOU! ❤️
To all of you that bought gift cards today, THANK YOU! ❤️
We had 14 deliveries to the elderly today, Maria personally delivered each one of them (she’s exhausted). Our pockets are empty but our hearts are full.
Thank you for the support today and always. We pray that we can survive this and that the days ahead will be better than ever. Please stay home, stay safe and stay healthy.
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11/21/2022

We received a request for help from Isabel y José from Jacksonville, Florida.
Jose lost his eye due to diabetes.
Isabel was in a work related accident and unable to work.
We provided them with the tools to start cooking and selling carnitas and hopefully this will become their full time business!
Congratulations Jose and Isabel on your new venture and we wish you the best.
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05/12/2022

When our founder, Maria Martin began her mission to feed our elderly community who during the peak of the pandemic (and still now) have been the most vulnerable, she had no idea of the impact this would have in the community. With grocery stores and pharmacies wiped out of basic necessities and sanitary needs- our elders were at a loss and were scared to leave their homes out of fear of getting sick and could barely stock their pantries with food. Everyday (and for the last 4 months, every Saturday) since March 17th, 2020 rain or shine, Maria kept her word no questions asked. Alongside was the amazing Fredericksburg Cupcake donating dessert. Today alone we have supplied over 42,000 meals to our elderly and have touched countless hearts not only across town, but across the nation and even internationally.

It’s been a journey these past 2+ years . It’s been scary not knowing how much longer we can continue doing everything we do, but we took things day by day. We’ve dealt with loss, we’ve formed friendships that have created bonds like family, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve been thrown impossible obstacles left and right- but we continued to push through until now.
Sadly, The 504 Project is now unable to continue continue to help the elderly in our community. The lack of volunteers is making harder and harder on us and we have decided to take a break and reassess in a few months. We’d like to take the time to thank ALL of our volunteers past and present, we couldn’t have done all of this if it wasn’t for all of you.
Please keep supporting small businesses, keep shopping small, keep spending your money locally.
We NEED you more than ever.
Muy agradecidos, today and forever!
Juan More Taco FXBG thank you for the support since day one.
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05/03/2022

Our beginnings…

05/03/2022

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040448AEA62AA7FE3-mayelderly1

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! As always we ask you that you keep an eye for anything that looks out of the ordinary (meals not picked up from previous deliveries, unanswered doors for more than a day, anything that raises a red flag please let...

04/23/2022

The long awaited headstone is finally here!!
It’s hours be installed in the next few weeks, hopefully before Mother’s Day.
Thank you to The Memorial Man for helping us make this possible for this mother. Thank you to all that donated to be able to purchase it.
This is what community is all about!
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04/01/2022

We have only one volunteer for this Saturday, if you have time to spare helping us I would be forever grateful!
Please sign below, share with your formers and family.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. As always, please keep an eye on our elderly, if someting doesn't seem right it probably isn't. Call Maria at 703-462-0241 or call the Police Non Emergency Phone Number. Thank you!

02/28/2022

I cannot believe wer'e ONLY on our second month of 2022, ithis year has been so hectic that it feels like a year! I'm very thankful for your support on this cause so dear to my heart. I appreciate you donating your time to deliver meals to our elderly population. As alwaysnwe ask that you keep an ey...

02/08/2022

Nominations for Best of the Burg 2022 contest have started!
Here are the details:
NOMINATIONS:
February 1 - February 17
VOTING:
March 15 - March 31
WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
Friday May 27
I would love your support! ♥️♥️
Thank you to all who have nominated….You’re all the best!
This year we’re nominated for:
•Best Caterer
•Best Chef, Jose Rivera
•Best Fast Casual Restaurant
•Best Fast Food
•Best Food Truck
•Best Gluten Free Restaurant
•Best Latin American Restaurant
•Best Restaurant in Fredericksburg
•Best Wait Staff
•Best Vegetarian
•Best Place to Work
•Best Nonprofit “The 594 Project”
•Best Charity “The 504 Project”
•Best Community Outreach “The 504 Project”
•Best Humanitarian, María Martin “The 504 Project”

http://fredericksburg.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-Burg-2022/

Check it out now!

02/01/2022

Very happy to announce that our website is up and running!
We want to express our sincere gratitude to Dan Craddock from Metro Nova Creative for creating the site for us. As always, Dan listened to what I wanted, a simple easy to navigate site where people can come and request information, refer an elder, volunteer and make one time or recurring donations.
Also a big thank you to George Barnick from Fredericksburg Technology for the support with the emails and phone service.
This is truly a labor of love and small businesses helping their community. Thank you!
www.the504project.org

02/01/2022

FEBRUARY Sign Up is up and running!

I cannot believe wer'e ONLY on our second month of 2022, ithis year has been so hectic that it feels like a year! I'm very thankful for your support on this cause so dear to my heart. I appreciate you donating your time to deliver meals to our elderly population. As alwaysnwe ask that you keep an ey...

01/30/2022

Our friend Charlie McElvy - Spider-Squirrel Ninja made a special delivery of 50 autographed Spider-Squirrel #2 featuring Juan More Taco FXBG on the cover!
How cool is that?!
He has donated the comic books and all the proceeds to us.
Pick your copy at JMT or Gateway Comics and Toys where you can also pick up their exclusive foil copy.
Your purchase supports 2 local businesses an a nonprofit.
We love you, Charlie!
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