Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness

01/03/2022

Happy New Year! We've changed our Facebook address to join our colleagues at Fairfax County Housing. Come on over and follow us so you can stay connected to Fairfax County's ongoing homelessness and affordable housing work.

01/01/2022

12/29/2021

The Avenues to Career Training program is a FREE 8-week career training course that helps students explore the possibilities of a career in the healthcare industry and can get them started on the right foot. Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce or change your career field, ACT is a resource that can assist in charting a course for success!

Information Sessions are planned for January 11, 13, and 18. Come see how this experience might benefit you! Details: https://bit.ly/AvenuesToCareer-Jan2021.

Are you looking to begin a career in the healthcare industry? Perhaps you are looking to change the path of your current career? Avenues to Career Training (ACT) is a free eight-week training program to assist eligible participants to develop foundational skills and knowledge needed for medical cert...

12/28/2021

More than 1,000 residents experiencing homelessness face the risk of hypothermia this winter. Help us ensure that no one must sleep outside during the winter months. Learn more about the Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program: https://bit.ly/Fairfax-Hypothermia-Program

12/27/2021

We're happy to share this recent story highlighting the county's Hypothermia Prevention Program. Thank you FACETS, Cornerstones, New Hope Housing, and our many faith community partners for all your work to help serve our most vulnerable neighbors this winter.

Shelters and rotating Fairfax church sites host the hypothermia program, providing hot meals and shelter for those in need this winter.

12/23/2021

One more week until our move to Fairfax County Housing on Facebook. If you haven't already, follow today so you don't miss a beat!

12/21/2021

On this "longest night" of the year - and throughout the winter - we want anyone who is unsheltered to know that help is available. If you see someone who appears to be unsheltered, please call 703-691-2131. Details:

Fairfax County, Virginia - The longest night of 2021 provides a real opportunity to consider those who experience homelessness in Fairfax County and how we can help.

12/20/2021

Five tips for avoiding holiday shopping scams:
1. Beware of online "deals"
2. Use gift cards as gifts, not as payments
3. Research and verify before you act
4. Report scams
5. Assist those around you
Details at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/five-tips-help-stay-clear-holiday-scams.

The holiday shopping season is in full swing and scammers are shopping, too. Don’t be caught unaware; follow these tips to keep your financial information safe and outsmart would-be criminals. 1. Be Smart When Shopping Online People often promise some sort of great deal if you only pay online firs...

12/20/2021

Are you looking to begin a career in the healthcare industry? Join upcoming information session to find out about a free-week training program!

The Avenues to Career Training (ACT) training program assists eligible participants to develop foundational skills and knowledge needed for medical certification programs and a successful career in the healthcare industry. Details at: https://www.fcrha.org/post/free-training-program-offers-avenues-to-careers-in-healthcare