Friday, June 24, 2022

Dear friend, 

I am deeply saddened by the Supreme Court’s ruling today to overturn Roe v. Wade. The consequences of this decision will deny the right to an abortion to millions of women across the United States for decades to come.

Read my full statement below:

With today's news out of the Supreme Court, the importance of voting could not be overstated. Elections are decided by the people who show up, and the results have lasting effects on our judicial system, social progress, and budget priorities. 

It was an honor to host a conversation last week on voting with two historical organizations, The League of Woman Voters and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity INC. In our discussion, we shared our thoughts on people who say voting does not matter, how advocacy groups can help increase participation in the election process in a non-partisan manner, and why I decided to run for public office. 

Watch the full webinar below. 

I encourage you to register to vote, make sure your friends and family are registered to vote, and be an active participant in our democracy.

Register to vote here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/

Check your voter registration status here:  

https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/view-your-info/

Please contact my office if we can assist you:

1. All County Children under age 18 are eligible for Free Meals
2. Celebrate Pride Month with Fairfax County Libraries
3. Free Citizenship Informational Workshop Tomorrow
4. Interested in Volunteering? Learn how you can support Children and Familites
5. Children 6 Months+ are eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
6. AARP Retirement Planning: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
7. COVID-19 Resources

All County Children under age 18 are eligible for Free Meals

This summer, all FCPS students (regardless of age) and other Fairfax County children 18 years and under may receive free summer program meals as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program regardless of other qualifications. Parents/caregivers picking up summer meal kits for children should let staff know how many children's summer program meals they need.  

No cost meals (breakfast and lunch) will be available for all FCPS students attending FCPS summer school programs. This is not part of the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program. To find out if you are eligible for the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program, visit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal webpage.  

Meals are being made available during summer programs at select schools.  

Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800 with any questions.

More information: https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=equity&fbclid=IwAR3cDAoSylbuFe3UP9seK29cSBkzv8M1-xNsh837SXfKO_FUefCA4341HiE

Celebrate Pride Month with Fairfax County Libraries

This Pride Month, our County librarians have curated a list of titles spotlighting LGBTQ+ history, authors, activists & more.

Check it out: http://bit.ly/FCPL_PrideBooks

Free Citizenship Informational Workshop Tomorrow

Interested in Volunteering? Learn how you can support Children and Families

Interested in volunteering in Fairfax County? Check out this month's Volunteer Post newsletter to learn how you can support children and families in crisis http://ow.ly/F8q550JzaBR

Children 6 Months+ are eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration met on June 16 and amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) authorizing children under age 5 to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Following this authorization, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now recommends vaccination for everyone over age 6 months to provide protection against the virus and to help stem community spread.

Pfizer’s vaccine, for kids younger than 5, is one-tenth of the adult dose. Three shots are needed: the first two given three to eight weeks apart and the last at least two months later. Moderna’s is two shots, each a quarter of its adult dose, given four weeks to eight weeks apart for kids under age 6.

While young children are typically at lower risk than adults of becoming severely ill or hospitalized from COVID-19, the effects of the virus are unpredictable. If infected with COVID-19, children can potentially become very ill, have short- and long-term health conditions, and spread COVID-19 to loved ones, and others at school and in the community. Studies from Moderna and Pfizer showed side effects, including fever and fatigue, were mostly minor.

More information, including where to get the vaccine: https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2022/06/21/children-under-age-5-now-eligible-for-covid-19-vaccinations/

AARP Retirement Planning: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow

Tuesday, June 28 @ 7:00 p.m.

Take charge of your financial future. Retirement planning doesn’t have to be

daunting. Learn tips for determining if you are on track and learn practical

strategies to help you achieve retirement peace of mind. It’s never too late to

take charge of your financial future.

RSVP: aarp.cventevents.com/retire06282022