Community Outreach Program

10/02/2022

Fun rainy day at Lubber Run Community Center celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with some Bolivian Dancers, music, and a butterfly art project. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

09/27/2022

Exciting news! Through our partnership with , Arlington residents can get AFAC groceries delivered right to their door via ’s Project DASH! Thank you to the dashers helping distribute nutritious supplemental groceries to families in need.

09/22/2022

Join us at Lubber Run on October 2, 2022!

09/13/2022

Want to volunteer at Arlington Mill? Mondays or Wednesdays 8:30 - 11:30. More info posted in comments below.

09/12/2022

Saturday, Sept. 17th is Green Valley Day from 12-6pm at the John Robinson, Jr. Town Square & Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School. Musical performances by Be'la Dona Band, Michael Muse, All Star Blend Band and more. We'll also have pony rides, a community basketball games, tons of vendors, plenty of food and concessions. Come out for this free, family event for all!

08/28/2022

APS students can ride on the ART bus 🚌 for free with a registered iRide card starting August 29th -- to get an iRide card, contact your School Transportation Coordinator or visit a Commuter Store with a valid student ID. Check out our Linktree for more information!

08/02/2022

The Green Valley Civic Association, a group of citizens dedicated to acting on community affairs, is hosting a fun-filled “Green Valley Day” event on September 17th!

07/28/2022

The Community Outreach Team meeting at Lubber Run Community Center! Come see us there this fall.

07/25/2022

Do you speak Spanish? Would you be interested in volunteering Wednesdays from 8 - 11:30 at Arlington Mill Community Center. I'm looking for a volunteer on Wednesdays from August 3 - September 14. Contact me at [email protected] if you're interested in more information.

06/13/2022

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AFAC will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observation of Juneteenth. There will be no food distribution on this day. Learn more: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

AFAC estará cerrado el lunes, 20 de junio, en observancia de Juneteenth. No habrá distribución de alimentos en este día. Aprender mas: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

05/26/2022

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As-of May 15, Virginia Rent Relief Program has stopped taking new applications for rental assistance. This is bad news for Virginia renters and will lead to many evictions in the coming months.

Our rent relief assisters have been hard at work for months helping those in the Charlottesville and Northern Virginia areas apply for rental assistance. They have helped secure over $3,110,000 in rental assistance for over 484 households, and are still helping with applications that were filed before the cutoff date.

Here are some things you can do if you are facing eviction for nonpayment of rent in the coming months:

05/14/2022

We were with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, AHC Affordable Housing, Girasol O'Neill, Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), Real Food For Kids and many other pet loving people this morning - thankfully the rain held off, and we were able to meet and greet so many people!

04/26/2022

We'll see you there!

On May 7, come and enjoy the Columbia Pike Wellness Festival! Don't miss this inaugural event with 20+ vendors featuring live demos, free samples, live music, and more.

This unique festival will feature some of the best local wellness companies. From gyms and fitness centers to pharmacies and physical therapists, you’re sure to find the right Columbia Pike company to meet your wellness needs.

Learn more: https://www.columbia-pike.org/wellnessfestival/

04/20/2022

Starting next week on April 26, AFAC will reopen Tuesday evening food distributions at our Nelson St. warehouse! This will provide another option for families to access fresh and nutritious groceries.

04/08/2022

Thank you to Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) and the volunteers at Gates of Ballston for their help in distributing food today, and every Friday!

04/06/2022

Community Care Fair for pets and people! Drew Elementary School on Saturday, April 9th 10:00 - 12:00.

03/30/2022

Documentary project shows how Columbia Pike is a lens to Arlington's diversity

There are few people who know more about how Columbia Pike has changed in recent years than Lloyd Wolf, director of the Columbia Pike Documentary Project.

Since 2007, Wolf and a team of photographers, interviewers and community activists have spoken with hundreds of residents and taken thousands of pictures of South Arlington’s main thoroughfare.

There are few people who know more about how Columbia Pike has changed in recent years than Lloyd Wolf, director of the Columbia Pike Documentary Project. Since 2007, Wolf and a team of photographers, interviewers and community activists have spoken with hundreds of residents and taken thousands

03/21/2022

Blossom Kite Festival

Fun Free Event - Kite Flying Festival - fun to participate and/or watch! March 26 10:00 - 1:00 at Virginia Highlands Park

Celebrate spring with the Blossom Kite Festival

03/14/2022

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The Your Voice Matters Survey for families opens today. Families either receive an email invitation or if an email was not on file, instructions will be sent through the mail about accessing the survey.
Learn More ▶️ https://www.apsva.us/engage/your-voice-matters-survey-2022/

02/10/2022

Don't miss your chance to attend the Arlington Public Schools Job Fair on Wednesday, February 23rd! We are hiring for Bus Drivers, Food Service Workers/Managers, and Extended Day Staff. See below flyer for additional details and the link to sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfROI3XQ2Lqv2xgIs3xdPD2Hd_n1AGUXl6s5JnGaFut04gceA/viewform

02/04/2022

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Families interested in applying for a pre-K or elementary option school or program are currently able to apply online until Fri, April 15, 2022, at 4 p.m.
Learn More & Apply ▶️ https://www.apsva.us/school-options/

02/04/2022

Looking for free Wi-Fi Hot Spots? Check out the Arlington Libraries! https://library.arlingtonva.us/2022/02/02/free-indoor-outdoor-wifi-hotspots/

02/03/2022

Arlington County is conducting a survey to assess resident satisfaction with county services and for feedback on budget issues. The last survey was in 2018. A lot has happened since then. Where are we headed now? https://survey.probolskyresearch.com/s3/ArlingtonCommunity-Facebook?fbclid=IwAR0MKVc8thIp8y2LHds4OOf-y0WuTyiFEz_MWI6ZgqTifSFsdq53zK8Ql60

02/03/2022

Arlington County offers free tax assistance and resources to County residents and library patrons. Please call ahead or go online to schedule an appointment.

El condado de Arlington ofrece ayuda gratuita y recursos para la preparación de impuestos para los residentes del condado y los usuarios de la biblioteca. Puede llamar por adelantado o buscar en línea para hacer una cita.

https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Public-Assistance/Tax?BestBetMatch=free%20tax%20assistance|d2f86bd7-6525-489c-b1eb-fbe9efd2bbfb|6244aa32-b2d4-441b-b20e-1096256a4671|en-US

01/31/2022

Access for All

Parks & Recreation classes, camps, fitness memberships, preschool, programs and more at a price you can afford!

Our fee reduction program helps Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day! Access for All. Easy to apply! Whether you have a short-term set back or something longer-term.

Learn more at arlingtonva.us/dpr/reducedfees or call 703-228-4747.

01/31/2022

2022 Summer Camps

2022 Summer Camps

A diverse selection of summer camps.

01/04/2022

AFAC will be closed for food distribution on Tuesday, January 4 due to continued hazardous conditions on Nelson St.
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AFAC estará cerrada para la distribución de alimentos el martes 4 de enero debido a las continuas condiciones peligrosas en Nelson St.

11/19/2021

This week, in partnership with Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) the team provided turkeys and other food to over 150 families at Gates of Ballston and Arlington Mill Community Center. THANK YOU! and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/2021

Help adults learn to speak English. Become a volunteer with REEP: Arlington Education & Employment Program - Arlington, Virginia, USA. They are seeking volunteers for 1.5-2 hours per week to teach classes at the Arlington Mill Community Center.
https://volunteer.leadercenter.org/civicrm/vol/#/volunteer/appeal/440

11/08/2021

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Help us spread the word about our Community Services Center in Green Valley!

The Bridges team recently canvassed local neighborhoods in South Arlington, including the Fort Henry community, to inform local families of Bridges to Independence and the services we offer at our Community Services Center in Green Valley. One of the ways we serve the community is by delivering meals straight to the doors of our elders with the help of our awesome volunteers.

Help us make an impact and share the good we do!
➡️ https://bit.ly/2Mcwid8

10/19/2021

Live-in Arlington Information-Fair >>>OCTOBER 23, 2021, 11AM – 4PM – LUBBER RUN COMMUNITY CENTER – 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington VA 22203

http://arlingtonlife.org/ LAIF – Live in Arlington Info-Fair- Saturday, Oct 23 11:00 - 4:00. LAIF provides information about housing and health opportunities in Arlington. Talk with health and housing professionals including representatives of government and not-for-profit organizations.

Welcome! The 2021 Live-In Arlington Info-Fair hosted by Center for Assistance to Families Live in Arlington – Housing Information Fair! LAIF –Live in Arlington Info-Fair- is a great place to get free and useful information about housing and health opportunities in Arlington. The event provides a...

10/11/2021

Thank you to Arlington's Yarn Crafters for making and donating baby blankets, hats, and mittens. The families we serve will be warm and cozy this winter!

10/10/2021

AFAC will be closed on Monday, October 11 in observation of Indigenous Peoples' Day. There will be no food distribution, food donation drop-offs, or volunteer activities.

AFAC estará cerrado el lunes 11 de octubre en observación del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas. No habrá distribución de alimentos, donaciones de alimentos o actividades de voluntariado.

09/13/2021

So happy to celebrate these three amazing volunteers. They've worked every Monday for 4+ years at Arlington Mill and throughout the pandemic, distributing food to Arlington community members. It's a wonderful partnership with Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Thanks Volunteer Arlington for recognizing this team for all the work they do!

09/09/2021

Sharing with Community on behalf of BPA.

08/21/2021

We'll be at the Arlington County Fair today from 10:00 - 2:00 with our partners from Arlington Thrive to talk about our next Eviction Prevention Fair on September 18th. Stop by and say HI!

08/09/2021

Summer Meal Pick up info:

Today is the final Summer Meal Pickup for all APS students from 11 a.m. – noon to get a week of meals. There will be no APS meal service the week of August 16 or 23.
Find a Location & Learn More📍 http://ow.ly/4R6V50FNgjX

08/02/2021

August 3 is National Night Out - check out these neighborhood events in Arlington.

07/21/2021

Looking for something fun to do? Check this out:

July is Parks & Recreation Month! We have something fun for you to do every single day of July.

Check out the calendar here: https://parks.arlingtonva.us/prm/

07/20/2021

NEED HELP WITH RENT?
Join us for assistance and information:
August 4 1:00-4:00 Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Arlington Corps
518 S. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22204
(Salvation is located at S. Glebe Road and S. 6th Street---the parking lot is on S. 6th Street)

07/20/2021

Wonderful partnership with Arlington Free Clinic on Saturday helping to connect families to resources, particularly at our Eviction Prevention Fair.
We're at Arlington Mill Community Center TODAY (July 20) until noon. If you know of someone who needs help, send them our way.

07/14/2021

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Need Help With Rent?
DHS's Economic Independence Division will be hosting several Eviction Prevention Fairs over the next month at locations around the County. You can also apply for SNAP, Medicaid and much more. Please bring with you photo ID, your lease or rental agreement, evidence of the rent amount owed, and proof of income or loss of income. https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/VAARLINGTON/2021/07/13/file_attachments/1877464/Eviction%20Prevention%20flyer%20eng.jpg

06/24/2021

CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it's last time

CDC extends eviction moratorium a month, says it’s last time:
https://apnews.com/article/eviction-ban-extended-biden-coronavirus-9e7c4dc97c49cbb42a1ecb55b06e3b4c?utm_medium=AP&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Twitter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday extended the nationwide ban on evictions for a month to help millions of tenants unable to make rent payments during the coronavirus pandemic, but said this is the last time it plans to do so.

06/23/2021

Food security efforts in Arlington

Information on food resources in Arlington:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAARLINGTON/bulletins/2e50425

New resources are now available that provide information on food resources in Arlington. The County's food assistance website provides information on many types of food assistance in the county. One new feature is a map that shows the locations and information about available resources, including da...

06/23/2021

Arlington County Public Health Division COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Scheduling – Home

Vaccines are available at Arlington Mill Community Center Monday - Friday 12:00 - 7:00pm and Weekends 10:00 - 6:00 No appointment necessary! Looking for a different location? We've got you covered:
https://www.arlingtonva.us/covid-19/vaccines/registration/

Vaccine Clinics Arlington County’s Public Health Division is offering free walk ins and scheduled appointments to individuals 12 and up. These clinics are ONLY for first dose (Moderna or Pfizer) or single dose (Johnson & Johnson). Please note: Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a...