The Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Program is simple - neighbors helping neighbors. During normal times, the initiative aims to provide support to neighbors, especially older adults, to live well and remain independent within their communities. Neighbors can join to form a volunteer group that offers support with rides, shopping trips and other activities. At this unique time of COVID-19, the Fairfax County N2N Coordinator can help concerned communities, HOAs, and Civic Associations organize opportunities for neighbors to provide volunteer services such as grocery deliveries and friendly check-in phone calls to those most vulnerable in their neighborhood. Community leaders can contact the coordinator by phone, or email to receive guidance to help put together this important effort for their neighborhoods.

Contact the Neighbor-to-Neighbor/Village Coordinator,  Rhiannon Duck, at  703-246-8962 or 

N2N@fairfaxcounty.gov, for more information. 

The Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration (DTA) has extended the tax relief application deadline to June 1, 2020. 

To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 within the community, DTA is encouraging residents to support social distancing. Therefore, the 2020 tax relief application due date for seniors and people with disabilities has been extended from April 1, 2020 to June 1, 2020, and the remaining tax relief workshops have been postponed until further notice. Residents are encouraged to stay home and submit their annual applications by email to taxrelief@fairfaxcounty.gov.  

Visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/relief/tax-relief-seniors-people-with-disabilities for more information about tax relief for seniors and those with disabilities. If you require assistance in filling out the application or have any questions, call 703-222-8234 (TTY 711).

• Shop local - if possible, buy from your local grocer, store, or other small business to help them survive this downturn.
• Restaurants - Many restaurants have adjusted their business model to offer orders to go. Order take-out, get delivery, or buy gift cards for future use. These actions can help businesses keep their staff employed and maintain cash flow.
• Small gyms and fitness studios - many have closed or curtailed service. If you can afford to maintain your membership, consider doing so. This can help support owners and their employees and maximize the odds the business will survive.
• Look ahead - Need to buy a birthday present for the future? Now is a good time to shop for that special something even if it's months away.
• Arts and performances - For cancelled performances that are run by non-profit organizations, including many theatres, opera companies, symphonies, etc., it is often possible to decline the refunded ticket and instead contribute those funds to the non-profit in exchange for a tax refund. If you cannot afford to donate the entire amount, consider contributing a percentage.
• Breweries and wineries  - Get your goods to go. Many have set up ways to order and have it delivered to you or brought to your car outside. 
• If you can afford it, tip more than usual. Every little bit helps.

• Disaster loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration;
• Small business counseling organizations;
• Worker and employer FAQ regarding COVID-19;
• A dashboard set up by the Fairfax County Business Emergency Operations Council to share information among the business community.

Please share this information with your friends and neighbors and do not hesitate to contact my office if we can be of assistance; email Dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-356-0551.