Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club: “On the evening of 9 December, Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club held the 8th Annual Blue Santa event in Aquia Harbour. While traversing through the Harbour neighborhood, the 24 volunteers from the Lions, Leos, Aquia Harbour Police Department, and Rescue Squad collected over three pickup trucks of donations valued at over $5,000 for Empowerhouse.”
“Empowerhouse is a non-profit organization providing confidential domestic violence assistance in the city of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline. These services include a free and confidential 24-hour hotline, a temporary emergency shelter, information, referrals, and advocacy,” its website states.
Whitehead, a wide receiver who played for the Dallas Cowboys and the British Columbia Lions in the Canadian Football League, described his childhood in Georgetown South.
Whitehead said the Boys and Girls Club provided a positive environment where he could participate in different activities. This helped him realize he wanted to attend junior college, leading to his football career.
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Prince William County Community Foundation: “The Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) announces the appointment of MonaĂ© Nickerson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors.”
“Nickerson’s journey as Vice Mayor of Dumfries, and her history of public service and advocacy, mark her as a leader for this role. Elected to her second term as Vice Mayor in 2022, Nickerson has been a force in the community, initiating programs and advocating for the needs of residents.”
“Nickerson’s experience in organizing community events, such as the one-stop-shop expungement clinic, has set a model across Northern Virginia. This initiative has opened new employment and housing opportunities for individuals. Additionally, her leadership in organizing the inaugural Pink and Purple Brunch and Men’s Health Event has raised health awareness in the community.”
Haymarket Regional Food Pantry:Â “At a check presentation Nov. 17, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), builder and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, made a donation of $2,000 to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry (HRFP).”
“The donation, which establishes a new partnership between I-66 EMP and HRFP, will help the local food bank purchase enough fresh milk and eggs to provide its clients with a weeks worth of those nutritious staples this holiday season.”
“I-66 EMP’s contribution to the food bank represents the companys philosophy of serving the wider community as more than a reliable travel option. The company is committed to making an impact on the lives of all Northern Virginia residents, as demonstrated through its donations,
volunteerism, and partnerships with organizations such as the HRFP.”
“The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is a community based non-profit organization comprised entirely of volunteers dedicated to eliminating hunger by providing food to individuals and families in Haymarket, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. Visit HaymarketFoodPantry.org to learn more and make a contribution.”
Press Release: “The Aquia Harbour Host Lions were out supporting the Household Hazardous Waste Day collecting all the electrical and electronic waste. 3,905lbs of electronic in addition to hundreds of cell phones, laptops, and ink cartridges, were able to be recycled by the Lions.”
“The students from Brooke Point High School Vstar were on hand to work with the Lions, disabling items while identifying multiple desktop computers and monitors that they will be able to wipe and refurbish to provide to people in our area who cannot afford a home computer.”
“Mike Shepherd from the Aquia Harbour Host Lions took over managing the Electrical and Electronic waste recycling at the [Stafford Regional Landfill] and the Belman Road Recycling Center [Fredericksburg] in June. Items can still be dropped off at both locations during normal Landfill and Recycling center hours. There are sheds for drop-off at both locations. 100% of the monies raised from the program go back out to support our community.”
Friends of the Occoquan: “On a cold and windy Saturday morning, eighty volunteers cleaned up the Occoquan River/Reservoir. Collectively, they removed 45 trash and 49 recyclable bags, including two tires, one car door, two pallets, two tarps, one bench seat, one paint bucket, one plastic board, and multiple balls. Three balls were taken home by the children.”
“Volunteer Sheldon Greenberg concentrated on picking up cigarette butts, filling a quarter of a large plastic bag. Cub Scout Pack 1365 came out in full force with 23 members and high school students from several Eastern PWCounty schools, including returning kayakers, SEVTech1 employees, and families with their children.”
“FOTO thanks all their devoted volunteers for helping clean up the Occoquan Watershed and the park managers’ cooperation, their helpful staff, and our sponsors.”
Historic Manassas Inc.: “Historic Manassas, Inc. (HMI) has named Kristen Kiefer as its new Executive Director. Kiefer has served as HMI’s Interim Executive Director since April 2023 and will oversee the organization’s efforts to sustain revitalization efforts of Historic Downtown Manassas as a Virginia Main Street program.”
“As a 20-year resident and stalwart advocate for the City of Manassas, Kristen has deep roots in this community,” said Mark Olsen, HMI Board Chair. “Her passion and commitment to the betterment of Manassas and its residents, her national nonprofit executive expertise, and her dedication to excellence as exhibited over the past five months as HMI’s Interim Executive Director make this a milestone moment for HMI.”
“Prior to joining HMI, Kiefer spent 18 years at the National Council on Aging in a variety of roles including serving as the Chief of Staff, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer. Her more than 25-year career has been dedicated to listening to the needs of communities and scaling solutions to meet those needs in close partnership with key stakeholders.”
Kiefer replaces Laurel E. Howard, who was named executive director in March 2023. Howard replaced the long-serving Debbie Haight.
Press release: “Carly and Kristy McDowell decided to become foster parents a couple of years ago. Recently, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, or COG, named the McDowells as foster parents of the year in Prince William County.”
“Being named foster parents of the year requires commitment to the children and a willingness to be a part of a team that is focused on reuniting children with their families.”
“… there are roughly 120 Prince William County foster children in group, residential and therapeutic homes due to neglect, abuse or abandonment that often stem from mental health and/or drug or alcohol abuse issues on the parts of their parents.”
Friends of the Occoquan: “The new date for the river clean-up is set for October 21, 2023. We sincerely hope that you can adjust your schedules and join us on this rescheduled date. Your participation is invaluable to us, and your efforts contribute to the betterment of our community and environment.”
“Thank you once again for your unwavering support. We look forward to seeing you on October 21st. In the meantime, please stay safe and well.”
Organizers canceled the original event planned for October 14, 2023, due to rain.
