Join us Monday, October 10th for our first-ever drive by donation event! Accenture volunteers are joining OAR staff to collect much needed clothing and hygiene products to support justice-involved individuals and their families in Northern Virginia. Simply bag your freshly laundered items and place them in your trunk; volunteers will be standing by to unload, collect, and sort them in our parking lot! Do you have items to donate but no time on October 10th? Contact [email protected] to arrange a donation drop-off before the event.
Hygiene items (travel & full size)
Backpacks
Hair care: shampoo, conditioner
Body cleansing: bar soap, shower gel
Skin care: lotion, moisturizer, deodorant, Chapstick
Dental: toothpaste, mouthwash, floss (NO Toothbrushes)
Facial coverings (new)
Gallon size Ziploc bags
Basic Clothing
Unisex winter coats (L-5X) Very big need for sizes 2X-5X
Unisex knit hats, scarves and gloves
Men's (new) colored boxer briefs + colored short sleeve undershirts (M-5X)
Men's (new) colored socks (size 7-11 and 12-15)
Women's (new) panties (size 5-15 high cut or boy short) + sports bras (XS-5X)
Women's (new) socks (size 6-10 and 11-13)
Gently worn hoodies, sweatpants, and leggings (M-5X)
Gently worn men's jeans, khakis, and shirts
Gently worn women's jeans, pants, and sweaters
Gently worn soft soled shoes
Men - Business Attire (All sizes-very big need for Big & Tall sizes)
Suits (Black/Grey/Navy)
Dress Shirts
Dress Trousers
Dress Socks ( new)
Dress Belts
Dress Shoes
Dress Neck Ties
Women-Business Attire (All Sizes up to 5X)
Suits (Black/Grey/Navy)
Dress Blouses
Dress Slacks
Dress Skirts
Dress Belts
Dress Shoes
Accessories (scarves, broaches, handbags/totes, etc.)
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Happy Labor Day! For over a century in the US, we have set aside this day to rest and give thanks to those who labored before us to gain the workers' rights we enjoy today. We also give thanks to those currently fighting to keep and expand those rights for us all. Enjoy the day! OAR will reopen tomorrow at our usual time.
#oarnova
#reentry
Returning citizens often face a deluge of challenges after involvement in the justice system. If we want to succeed in creating a more just world, then we all must work together to make it happen. Our board member, Larry, saw the problem and became part of the solution, giving what he can. Are you ready to join folks like Larry and help make our community better? Join us or give today! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JJ8LBRGR4QCUS
#oarnova50th
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#reentry
OAR Nova's 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser is TONIGHT! A special thanks to our sponsors. Their generous support means that all donations made this evening will go directly to OAR programs! #oarnova50th
Every client that walks through OAR’s door is a reminder of why restorative justice is so important. Grant, long-time OAR board member and volunteer, agrees. Join people like Grant to help OAR create a more just world because we are stronger together.
#oarnova
#reentry
Did you know that 85% of human resources and 81% of business leaders report that justice-involved individuals perform the same as, or better than, employees without records?
A second chance is a chance to change!
#SecondChanceMonth
The OAR donors. Since our humble beginning in 1971, we have needed folks who believe in this mission to help support it financially. That need has only increased as mass incarceration has increased. The good news is that today we are able to focus more on diverting people away from jail and into restorative justice accountability programs. This helps keep more clients employed, housed, and less likely to re-offend in the future.
Ready to step into the essential OAR role of donor? Give here: https://www.givechoose.org/OAR
#givechoose2022
#loveloudoun
Meet OAR's Admin, Bonni! Every successful organization needs a ray of sunshine like our Admin, Bonni. This is the person that keeps the train on the tracks. If you work in a successful organization, you may not ever see this person because they are stealthy and keep everything running behind-the-scenes, but they are out there keeping the lights on, the employee benefits in line, and your key card activated.
Want to help Bonni keep OAR running efficiently? Donate to our #givechoose campaign today! Give here: https://www.givechoose.org/oar
#loveloudoun
#givechoose2022
#restorativejustice
Meet OAR's VASAVOR Case Manager, Antonio! Clients chosen by the state for the VASAVOR program usually have a very long re-entry road ahead of them. This is why VASAVOR Case Managers need to be creative, problem-solving, resource-finding life coaches. Antonio is this in spades!
Help Antonio get these OAR clients the assistance they need by donating to #givechoose2022 today.
https://www.givechoose.org/oar
#loveloudoun #restorativejustice
Meet OAR's Messenger, Erica! The Messenger writes the grants, gets our name out there in various ways, and generally makes sure we are able to financially support clients and staff. Erica is OAR's Head of Hype, our Getter of the Green, and our general Palooza Planner(she plans the best paloozas).
Help Erica continue OAR's 50 year legacy by choosing OAR for #givechoose2022 : https://www.givechoose.org/oar
#loveloudoun #givechoose
Meet OAR RFS Case Worker, Ana! RFS Case Workers ensure clients get the individual attention and case management they need to succeed! Support OAR case workers today! Donate funds: https://www.givechoose.org/oar
OR critical emergency items: https://a.co/1nPxaky
#loveloudoun #givechoose
Meet OAR's intern, Josh! Volunteers and interns are the backbone of OAR and have been since our creation in 1971. We are grateful for all the knowledge and gifts our interns and volunteers bring to the OAR mission everyday!
Ready to choose OAR for #givechoose2022 ?
Click here: https://www.givechoose.org/oar
#loveloudoun
#restorativejustice
Scientists have discovered that interacting with dogs can boosts levels of oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin in our brains, and can even improve our immune systems. Just take a look at the pups of OAR and try to disagree! #nationalpuppyday2022
At OAR our mission is to rebuild lives and create a safer community with opportunities, alternatives, and resources for justice-involved individuals and their families. These are our core values. Support us in our mission March 29th through #givechoose! #oarnova
https://www.givechoose.org/oar
On this day in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws; 69 people were killed, and 180 were injured. The United Nations General Assembly later proclaimed March 21st the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. OAR Nova proudly supports the effort to eliminate racial discrimination by promoting equity in all of our work! #oarnova
Happy #StPatricksDay2022! Our favorite Irish blessing after the strange spring weather in #nova this year is "May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face!" #irishblessing #oarnova #stpatricksday
Early giving starts today but join us back here on March 29th for a fun #GiveChoose event! You can check out our profile here: https://www.givechoose.org/
#oarnova #loveloudoun #communityfoundation
When Pi Day falls on a Monday, right after we all lose an hour of sleep thanks to daylight savings, we should all get an irrational amount of pie.... #mondaythoughts #oarnova
Yesterday the OAR team celebrated our former Director of Development, Brandon, at Top Golf and thanked him for 23 years of service and support to the OAR team. Thank you, Brandon! And good luck on your next adventure! #oarnova #topgolf
February is black history month. At OAR we are proud to celebrate the legacy of advocacy we have inherited as we continue working to achieve justice and equity in our communities. #blackhistorymonth
From our family at OAR to yours, we wish you all the best this holiday season!
At OAR we stand by the three A's of accountability- admit, acknowledge, and amend. We work closely with our clients to assist them in their journey towards these goals. This often includes admitting their actions have caused harm to themselves and their community, acknowledging their responsibility for those actions, and then making amends by investing in themselves and doing the hard work necessary to instill an internal desire for lasting change.
Here at OAR we strongly believe that true accountability comes from within, and we are proud to provide services that guide justice-involved individuals towards accepting it for their past actions while on the path to a better future.
If you agree with our definition of accountability please sign up for our newsletter for more information about our organization at https://conta.cc/33t12z5 and donate here to support our work in the community: https://www.oarnova.org/donate
We’ve just crossed our total fundraiser goal and Jamie’s eating pumpkin! Rina has been absolutely pie-ning for this moment!
Still want to help OAR clients (and our fundraiser) go above and beyond? Click here: https://www.oarnova.org/donate
We'll post the delicious final video no later than 4pm so you can have a good laugh before heading home for the day!
We made to our first milestone! Our donor match is still in play so let’s keep it going so we can get Jamie and Derwin next!
We’d truly be pleased as pie if you donate today: https://www.oarnova.org/donate
Success is all about preparation. Rina is preparing for fundraiser success just like she helps clients prepare for success every day at OAR! Make OAR part of your giving today so we can meet the match (up to $1,000!) and get rockin' towards our goal! Get your finger in the pie here: https://www.oarnova.org/donate
SOUND ON as the shenanigans continue!
You can tell we're excited for #GivingTuesday tomorrow. One generous donor has even offered to MATCH donations, making it easy as pie to help Rina get Hannah, Jamie, and Derwin with some delicious pastry! Click here to make sure everyone gets their just desserts! https://www.oarnova.org/donate
Rina Turns Up the Heat in the Office
Things at the office have started heating up in preparation for #GivingTuesday. You can help Rina pie Hannah, Jamie, and Derwin (in that order!) when you give today! (https://www.oarnova.org/donate)