Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service Raises $695,000 Through 2019 Road to Independence Gala

Northern Virginia Family Service Road to Independence Gala was held on May 10 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner. The gala was attended by Northern Virginia government officials and business leaders along with 600 people. $695,000 were raised through annual fundraising dinner and auction. The proceeds will support  NVFS signature programs that provide housing, food, job training, education and mental health counseling to Northern Virginia families who are on the road to independence. According to Fairfax Station Connection, "NVFS President and CEO Stephanie Berkowitz shared highlights of the organization’s recent work including how NVFS:

• Selected as one of only 24 nonprofits across the country – and the only one in Northern Virginia – to receive a grant from the Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Day One Families Fund. The grant is an investment in NVFS innovative, high-impact work at its family shelter in Manassas and will accelerate the organization’s ability to develop solutions to ending family homelessness in Northern Virginia.
• Led the Northern Virginia effort to serve federal and ancillary workers impacted by the prolonged government shutdown.
• Is expanding its mental health services to youth and their families, in partnership with Loudoun County Public Schools.
• Is building its nationally recognized workforce development model and innovating new ways to increase its impact, remain future-workforce focused, and bring its expertise into the labor market.

  

• Is helping support the critical connection between healthcare and good nutrition by expanding its partnership with a local health clinic to provide healthcare and wellness visits at NVFS’ Hunger Resource Center.
• Will soon launch a fruit and vegetable prescription program to provide healthy nourishment to neighbors who are struggling with chronic medical issues."

The gala was dedicated to the memory of the late John Toups, a longtime champion of Northern Virginia Family Service and President and CEO of PRC, Inc.

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