You Can Help Jackie, And MANY Other Neighbors Realize Brighter Possibilities!
We're so proud of Jackie, who has been working hard with our staff and volunteers in our Network Up and Financial Mentoring programs to get the right job to launch her career, and manage her finances, which have been affected by the pandemic.
She said, "My goal is economic self-sufficiency, so I was really focusing a lot on paying down my debt before Covid happened. It's hard because if you want to move up in life in one area, you have to take care of the other situations before moving forward. Situations like this -- it's like a halt or a pause that shifts you off track, and it's helpful when you have services like Britepaths."
Your support for our Brighter Possibilities campaign will help Jackie and so many other neighbors who are working diligently to get back on track after the pandemic. Click Here to Donate.
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Join us next Thursday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m. for a free virtual Town Hall Register
Learn more about the evolution of our Food Bridge and Financial Assistance Programs and our ongoing efforts to meet our neighbors where they are and serve them in an equitable manner.
Dawn Hyman of Fairfax County's One Fairfax initiative will join us to shed more light on why disparities continue to persist, and how we all can use our growing understanding and resources more intentionally to bring about real, lasting change in our society. All are welcome! Please Share! Learn More; Join Our Facebook Event
Save the Date! Our next virtual Town Hall, focusing on our Resilience services, is scheduled for May 20 at 4:30 p.m. Details coming soon on the Events tab of our web site.
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Britepaths has two job openings:
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Temporary Workforce Development Specialist and Instructor, Rolling Application Deadline
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Programs Manager in Fairfax Office, Apply by April 22
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Back to the Farmers Markets |
Britepaths paused the Our Daily Veggies Farmers Market Voucher program last year due to the pandemic, but we are very excited to bring it back this year!
We are grateful to the farmers and vendors who have agreed to accept the vouchers. Many have been with us since we started in 2011! Click Here to see the full list, and please shop at their stands if you see them.
Photo at right is from a Healthy Eating Workshop and trip to the market in 2015.
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Volunteer Need!
We are seeking Volunteer EBT Coordinators to help community members use their SNAP/EBT benefits at the Annandale Farmers Market at Mason District Park, Thursday mornings, May 6-Nov. 4. Click Here for details.
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Congratulations ACT Graduates |
We're so proud of our most recent Avenues to Career Training graduates! On March 26, the graduates of Cohort 7 each gave presentations on what they learned and where they hope to go in their healthcare careers.
We're grateful to Fairfax County's Department of Housing for partnering with Britepaths and the Financial Empowerment Center at South County to offer this wonderful class, and Computer CORE for helping our students expand their computer skills.
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Britepaths' short-term mentoring program Network Up is seeking Northern Virginia professionals to serve as volunteer mentors to our clients, who are seeking advice and networking help to advance their careers. Mentors meet two to five times virtually with their mentees. Click Here to Learn More. Contact Sally Meyer at 703.704.6101.
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We had no Food Bridge Supporting Organizations to cover our April deliveries, which means we needed to use funds that would otherwise go to cover emergency food support to send grocery store gift cards to families on our delivery list. Can your organization commit to a Sunday on our Delivery Calendar this year to help fulfill this great need? During Covid, we're mailing gift cards, but in regular times, some organizations choose to deliver a combination of supplies and gift cards. Click Here to learn more. Click Here to donate funds that will help cover holes in our Calendar. Contact Christina Garris at 703.273.8829 with questions.
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Britepaths is so grateful to the MAXIMUS Foundation for once again selecting us to receive an unrestricted grant for our Food Bridge Program to help us feed struggling families in our community. They awarded us $3,000. We appreciate their continued support.
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Lutheran Church of the Redeemer |
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer has supported Britepaths, and our Food Bridge Program in particular, for many years. They recently sent us a $2,000 grant comprised of contributions from their congregants and grants they received to help our families in this time of great need. We are grateful for their ongoing support of our work.
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Virtual Financial Literacy and Workforce Development Coaching and Classes |
Britepaths and the Financial Empowerment Center at South County continue to offer a variety of free services and classes via the internet. Services include free and confidential Financial Coaching, Workforce/Job Readiness Consulting, Small Business Consulting and Tax Preparation Consulting. Please share our Virtual Services page with anyone you know who might benefit. Join our LinkedIn Group to receive updates on offerings and services.
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Eviction Prevention Resources |
If you know someone who is struggling to pay their rent or mortgage due to the pandemic, please pass on these resources.
Read Article by Britepaths' Martha Borowski on first steps you can take to advocate for yourself.
Click Here for Fairfax County resources and information.
Click Here for guidance about the CDC's National Eviction Moratorium.
Click Here for Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance's Eviction Prevention and Housing Stability Toolkit
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Free Financial Coaching via NOVA Housing Expo |
The Expo offers a variety of resources for Northern Virginia residents seeking to rent or buy a home. Their web site offers virtual exhibits and free monthly workshops, in addition to a link to register for our Financial Counseling sessions. Learn More
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Fairfax County Area Services |
Fairfax County staff are working hard across multiple agencies to assist County residents (including residents of the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church and towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna) who are experiencing difficulties during COVID-19. Below are some resources to utilize and share with anyone you know who may need help. Fairfax County residents may call 703.222.0880 for information and referrals to services. Virginia residents outside Fairfax County may dial 211 to be connected with services in their community.
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Britepaths
Our Mission is to provide our neighbors in need with short-term safety-net services and empower them to work toward long-term self-sufficiency.
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