George Mason University Students Prepare Nutritious Meals for Local Firefighters

A firehouse is powered by food. Students from George Mason University College of Public Health’s nutrition program put their classroom lessons and skills into practice at the City of Fairfax Fire Department’s Fire Station 33. The students prepared nutritious meals during three different shifts at the firehouse. The meals, including a Green Chili Turkey Chili, had to meet specific requirements… Continue Reading George Mason University Students Prepare Nutritious Meals for Local Firefighters

RSM’s #HashtagLunchbag

In early 2024, RSM US LLP was a proud sponsor of the #HashtagLunchbag event, resulting in over 500 sandwiches and food supplies delivered to multiple local charities in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. In addition, through the RSM US Foundation’s Dollars for Doers program, our employees’ direct volunteer hours were matched with dollars for charitable organizations whose missions align with… Continue Reading RSM’s #HashtagLunchbag

ICF Fighting Childhood Hunger

In spring 2024, ICF held a collection drive for the Mid-Atlantic Filling Empty Little Tummies Initiative, aimed at fighting childhood hunger in Southern Maryland. The company partnered with Calvert County Public Schools to deliver a truckload of food and supplies and over $3,500 in cash donations to support students in need.  

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Supports Food and Friends

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation believes that food is medicine and that consistent access to nutritious food is an essential part of maintaining health. As part of a 3-year commitment for specialized nutrition services for seriously ill Virginians, Food and Friends provided a special traditional feast on Thanksgiving so the neighbors they serve could celebrate the holiday with… Continue Reading Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Supports Food and Friends

Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling Walks For the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The team at Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling joined forces to raise money and walk for suicide prevention.  We joined the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and walked 3 miles to raise awareness and show our support for those affected by suicide.  In addition, our team raised $1,100 to contribute to the cause!   We are so proud to support an… Continue Reading Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling Walks For the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

JPMorgan Chase Supports the Regions Skilled Workforce Through a $5.3 Million Re-Commitment

JPMorgan Chase continues support for the Region’s skilled workforce through a $5.3 Million re-commitment for the Greater Washington Partnership and Education Strategy Group to expand their TalentReady career pathways programs over the next three years. The program focuses on ensuring students get work-based learning experience such as capstone projects and internships. To date, TalentReady has supported more than 25,000 high… Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase Supports the Regions Skilled Workforce Through a $5.3 Million Re-Commitment

ICF Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Efforts

This past October, ICF raised nearly $12,000 to support breast cancer awareness and research efforts. To engage employees across the company, campaign efforts included #ICFThinksPink happy hours, BINGO, and posting photos wearing pink, sharing why this cause matters to you. Our local offices joined together to participate in the DC walk for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast… Continue Reading ICF Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Efforts

Cox Communications Hosts “Brother Ron Food Drive”

In the Spring of 2022, Jillian Perry, our Field Operations Supervisor in Springfield, was speaking with a technician about an idea she had for a food drive to support local food banks in Northern Virginia. Suddenly, from down the hall, she heard a familiar voice say, “Jillian, I don’t know what it is but I’m in.” That voice belonged to… Continue Reading Cox Communications Hosts “Brother Ron Food Drive”

Volunteer Fairfax Hosted VolunteerFest, a Community-wide Day of Service Event

Volunteer Fairfax was proud to host, VolunteerFest, a community-wide day of service event on Saturday, October 21st. Over 500 volunteers participated in 27 unique projects serving local nonprofit partners and supporting a variety of mission areas from grounds beautification and litter collection, to food collection, packing and distribution, card making and caring projects. Volunteers accomplished a lot in this single… Continue Reading Volunteer Fairfax Hosted VolunteerFest, a Community-wide Day of Service Event

Kaiser Permanente Commits More than $1.3M in Grants to Improve Community Health

Kaiser Permanente has awarded $1.38M in grants to 22 community organizations and nonprofits in 2023. These investments, which advance access to healthcare and promote health equity in the region, support programs and resources for critical community organizations, allowing them to expand the impact of social services in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. Recipients of these grants were chosen because the… Continue Reading Kaiser Permanente Commits More than $1.3M in Grants to Improve Community Health