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Common Ground
A Newsletter for the Interfaith Community
Bonus Edition
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FCIA NETWORKING MEETING
Tuesday January 16, 2024
7pm-8:30pm
Online event, please Register
to receive meeting link
Who makes up the homeless population in Fairfax County?
What can the faith community do to help address homelessness?
What services and supports are currently available?
What challenges remain?
Please join us at the next FCIA Networking Meeting to find out the answers to these questions and to learn so much more. We are fortunate to have Thomas Barnett, Deputy Director, Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, Department of Housing and Community Development with us who will provide us with information and tools to address homelessness in Fairfax County. Please come with any questions or suggestions!! We look forward to seeing you!
Please send any requests for language interpretation services to Suzette Reynolds @ Suzette.reynolds@fairfaxcounty.gov by 1/10/24
If you have any questions, please contact Suzette Reynolds.
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Safety and Security
Car Seat Inspections
Come out and get your car seat inspected from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sully District Station (4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly).
The inspections are done on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to install the child safety seat yourself, so the inspection can be performed. The seat will be properly re-installed if necessary, and you will learn how to install the seat properly in the future.
Everyone is eligible!
Inspection Dates:
January 4th and 18th
February 1st, 15th, and 29th
March 14th and 28th
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) is FREE and seats are available!
Join us Wednesday, January 17th from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Sully District Station! Register here: https://bit.ly/sullyhips0124
The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and more. Registration is required.
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Community Resources
Crisis Assistance
The application period for Crisis Assistance begins today and will end on 3/15/24. Attached to this email is the EAP Fact Sheet, EAP Information Sheet and Crisis Assistance application in both English and Spanish.
The application period for Fuel Assistance is still on-going, but the deadline is fast approaching. The last day to apply for Fuel Assistance is Monday, November 13th.
Applications for Energy Assistance are accepted in the following ways:
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Online: www.commonhelp.virginia.gov
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By phone: Enterprise Customer Service Center (855) 635-4370
- Paper applications are attached to this email or a copy can be requested by calling 703-324-7500.
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By mail: Completed applications can be mailed to: DFS Energy Assistance, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 232, Fairfax, VA 22035
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By Dropbox: Completed application can be placed in a dropbox at one of the DFS human service building locations
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By fax: Completed applications can be faxed to (703) 653-1355
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By email: Completed applications can be sent to DFSMycase@fairfaxcounty.gov
Please see flyers below for applications and additional information:
Energy Assistance Flyer English.pdf
Energy Assistance Flyer Spanish.pdf
EAP Information Sheet_eng.pdf
EAP Information Sheet_spa.pdf
EAP Fact Sheet_spa.pdf
EAP Fact Sheet_eng.pdf
CrisisAppSPAN.pdf
CrisisAPP.pdf
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Health and Wellness
Evidenced-Based Treatments for Youth Mental Health Concerns and Life-Saving Prevention Strategies: A Caregiver's Guide
January 10, 2024, 6 – 8 p.m. Bailey’s Community Center- 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church, VA 22041
Parents and caregivers are invited to join Dr. Christy Esposito-Smythers, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in treatment of adolescent suicidality, depression, and substance abuse to learn more about evidence-based treatments, community resources and the impact caregivers can have on youth mental health and suicide/overdose prevention.
For INFORMATION and to REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3RvCKee.
Please see flyer for additional details: Evidenced-Based Treatments for Youth.pdf
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Community Bulletin Board
The following public announcements are for interfaith meetings and activities sponsored by organizations within the community and are not specifically endorsed or sponsored by Fairfax County. These announcements are provided as a public service in the interest of expanding interfaith dialogue and goodwill. If you have an announcement you would like to share, please contact NCSinterfaith@fairfaxcounty.gov
Interfaith Devotional in Recognition of MLK Day
This event will be held on January 20, 2024; 7PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 6219 Villa Street, Alexandria, VA
Guest Speakers Include:
Fairfax County Supervisor Rodney Lusk, Franconia District
Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon
Chaplain Phillip A. Scarbrough, LT, USN, CHC
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate.
Winter 2024 ESL Classes-Lord of Life Lutheran Church
January 16–March 21 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 PM. Only $25 per person!
Registration Now open until January 10, 2024
Placement Test: January 11, 2024 at 7PM
Register for ESL
The placement test and all classes will be in-person at:
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
5114 Twinbrook Rd.
Fairfax, VA 22032
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If you are interested in submitting something for the newsletter, please review our guidelines:
- Submissions should be sent to NCSInterfaith@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Submissions should be timely and occurring in the upcoming month. For ongoing needs or services, we reserve the right to hold for future issues.
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All submissions should have no more than a 3-line description of the event and include a link for more information or to register.
- The event must be open to the entire community.
- Proselytizing events/activities will not be posted.
- Events must be apolitical. Legislative lobbying efforts will not be posted.
- Fundraisers or events soliciting financial contributions will not be posted.
- Events must be geared to promoting understanding, goodwill, community service or fulfilling a defined need in helping strengthen Fairfax County residents and communities.
If you have any questions, please email NCSInterfaith@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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