None of us are far from homelessness. One layoff. One foreclosure. One weakness that leads to addiction.
If you are anything like me, you have several pairs of sneakers and you probably only wear one or two on a regular. The others sort of collect dust and maybe see the light only when you open the blinds. The funny thing is, we continue to buy more as if we don’t have enough.
This is not the case for many homeless individuals. These individuals usually have one good pair of shoes to walk in from day til’ night. At times they will use tape or glue to hold together their worn down shoes only to keep their shoe-soles attached. In many cases, they wear shoes that are too small or too large only to have some sense of comfort for their journey.
Please join the HOPE PROJECT, as we begin a mission to collect new and gently used shoes for those in need. Some individuals battle with various diseases and illnesses such as Neuropathy and Diabetes, while experiencing homelessness. These individuals especially, have a high need for comfortable walking shoes. Although dress shoes are wonderful and needed as well, sneakers are absolutes.
For this reason, sneakers are (metaphorically) worth their weight in gold to homeless individuals.
The HOPE PROJECT is partnering with various Prince William County local community leaders and business owners in order to bring some relief to those that are in need of comfortable shoes. The HOPE PROJECT has partnered with The Babylon Hookah Bar of Woodbridge (3081 Golansky Blvd) and the Steel Horses Motorcycle Club (SHMC) to host a Community Lead “Soles 2 Souls” shoe drive on Saturday July 25, 2015 from 12-3pm.
Shoes will be collected and distributed to local charity organizations and homeless individuals until they are all gone.
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Prince William County government offices and facilities will be open on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Still, employees can take unscheduled leave or engage in unscheduled telework due to current weather conditions.
While the county remains open for business, residents are encouraged to check for the latest updates on facility-specific operations by visiting pwcva.gov/emergency.
Some county services may be impacted by the weather. Before visiting a county facility, call ahead or check the county’s website.
Several schools in our region have announced closures and delays for Wednesday, January 8, 2025, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FXBGO!) announced that transit service, which was suspended on Tuesday due to winter weather, is expected to resume at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8. Residents relying on public transportation are encouraged to plan accordingly and check for updates before traveling.
In addition to transit disruptions, the city’s trash collection schedule has been adjusted. Monday’s missed routes resumed today, and services will shift forward by one day for the remainder of the week. Tuesday’s trash will be collected on Wednesday, Wednesday’s on Thursday, and so on.
The City of Fredericksburg’s Public Works Department continues its efforts to clear snow and ice from roadways. Primary collector roads are reported to be in good condition, but some residential and collector roads remain compacted with snow and ice. Crews are applying plowing and chemical treatments as necessary to address these areas. As temperatures drop overnight, roads may refreeze, and drivers are urged to exercise caution when traveling.
The City also reminds property owners and occupants of their obligation to clear sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Snow and ice must be removed within 12 hours after snowfall ends, or by noon the following day if precipitation occurs overnight or on a Sunday. Sand or abrasives may be used if removal isn’t feasible. Residents and businesses are also responsible for clearing ADA access ramps to ensure safe pedestrian passage.
The animals below are STRAYS turned into the PWC Animal Services Center between 01/03/2025 – 01/06/2025. We post photos of stray animals brought to the Center a couple of times each week to help owners find their missing pets.
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