Jewel Scholarship Deadline Feb. 18
The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., (JGH) invites applicants for its 36th Annual Jewel Scholarship award. The $1,500 scholarship is awarded to 10 local students aspiring to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university. The scholarship assists with tuition and other educational expenses.
For over 36 years, JGH has recognized and awarded certificates of achievement and scholarships to high achieving, socially and/or economically disadvantaged students during its annual awards program in June. Applications for the Jewel Scholarship are being accepted from Jan. 4 through Feb. 18. For details and the application, please visit www.JGHFDN.org.
Naomi Project Seeks Volunteers
The Naomi Project, a program of Our Daily Bread, is seeking volunteers to mentor at-risk pregnant or newly parenting women who live throughout Northern Virginia for a year or longer, as appropriate. Mentors work one-on-one with a client to achieve a healthy pregnancy, develop parenting skills and plan productively for the future. A training session will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10777 Main Street, Fairfax. There is a nonrefundable registration fee of $35 to cover materials for the training session, background check and lunch. Spanish-speaking volunteers are especially needed. Application and additional information available at: www.odbfairfax.org/NaomiProject. Contact: 703-860-2633 ornaomiproject@outlook.com.