Nonprofit

Fredericksburg

Cutting a New Path: Faded & Co. Gives Second Chances Through Barbering

By Caitlyn Meisner
Antoine Carey launched Faded & Co. and the F.A.D.E.D. Foundation as a second chance advocacy organization. [Courtesy photo]

“I earned my barber license while incarcerated at Haynesville Correctional Center. That program changed my life — it gave me more than just a trade; it gave me a vision of who I could become,” Carey said. “When I was released in 2014, I didn’t just walk out with a record — I walked out with a barber license and a new sense of direction.”

Carey, founder and owner of Faded & Co. Barbershop and CEO of the F.A.D.E.D. Foundation in Fredericksburg, was inspired by his own story to begin a home for second-chance advocacy for those released from incarceration.

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Press Release

Willing Warriors to Celebrate 10 Years of Serving Veterans at Retreat near Haymarket

By Uriah Kiser
Dominick speaks at the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting.

Willing Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting recovering service members and their families, will hold a community-wide event this spring to celebrate a decade of healing and hope.

The organization will mark its 10-year anniversary with a celebration on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run near Haymarket. The retreat provides free, week-long stays for wounded service members and their families, offering them rest, reconnection, and recovery in a peaceful setting.

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News

Hire Heroes USA Brings Hope and Opportunity to Woodbridge Veteran

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Hire Heroes USA, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and military spouses in their transition to meaningful civilian employment, is leaving a significant mark on communities like Woodbridge, Virginia. Through tailored programs and services, the organization provides free, comprehensive assistance that extends beyond securing a job, offering veterans and military spouses the tools and guidance needed to thrive in their new careers.

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Features

A Renewed Mission at Habitat: Prince William Focuses on Repairs and ReStore Revamp

By Uriah Kiser

Habitat for Humanity in Prince William County, under the interim leadership of Steve Liga, is recalibrating its mission to tackle the unique challenges of expensive real estate and a community need for home repairs rather than new builds.

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Fredericksburg

Zoe Freedom Center’s Fourth Annual 5K to Fund Future Residential Care Home for Women

By Kelly Sienkowski
Zoe Freedom Center

The Zoe Freedom Center is gearing up for its fourth annual 5K run, a fundraising event supporting its mission to assist those struggling with addiction.

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