“I have been trying to show my three daughters the importance of appreciating what we have and enjoying life to the fullest. But during the holidays, it was hard to get them presents. Even if they did not expect too much, like any child they wanted special presents. I am so lucky to be in a community that is so caring and helpful and giving to my children.”

– Laura, former Holiday assistance recipient
As we near the end of another challenging year, many of us are looking to the holidays for some cheer. Can you help us make sure that children in our community whose families are struggling are able to share in some of that joy?

Britepaths’ Holiday Program is seeking donations of funds and gift cards to help 500 local families in need enjoy festive holiday meals and gifts for their children. The donations are helping us provide gift cards that staff at our Fairfax County Public Schools partner schools in the Fairfax HS and Justice HS pyramids will distribute to families with identified need.

A gift of $100 will provide holiday meals for a family and $50 will provide gifts for children. Any amount you can offer will make a big difference for children and their families who live very near you. We also welcome companies and organizations to sponsor our program.
More Information:

  • Mail Checks or Gift Cards: Mail to Britepaths, 3959 Pender Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please write Holiday in the check memo line. 
  • Create Your Own Holiday Fundraiser! Our new online donation form makes it easy to create your own holiday fundraiser to share with your family, friends or your organization so they can share in the effort to make the holidays brighter for local families in need. Click through to the Donate form and scroll down to Become a Britepaths Champion, and click the "Make Me a Champion" button to get started. It's a quick and intuitive process.
  • Gift Card Donations: The most-needed gift cards are for Walmart, Giant, Aldi or Safeway in denominations of $50 or $100. Gift cards are most needed by December 3. Most families will receive $150 in gift cards, so if you're raising funds to purchase gift cards, $150 cards to the stores mentioned are the easiest for us to use most efficiently. If you'd like to deliver gift cards to the office, please call ahead to 703.273.8829 or email info@britepaths.org. Our core hours are Mon.-Fri. 10a-2p, but it is best to arrange in advance. We will meet you in the parking lot.

Visit our Holiday Program page to learn more.
Contact Dorothy Altmiller at 703.273.8829 with questions.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Peterson Family Foundation
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.