Foster Walk to Be Held on May 14
As National Foster Care Awareness Month approaches in May, Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA) and its partners are organizing awareness-raising events across the country to urge community members to get involved. The FCAA Virginia Chapter and partners are having a FosterWalk on May 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park - McLaren-Sargent Shelter Rear Entrance 5660 Hemming Ave., Springfield. To Register go to: www.crowdrise.com/NOVAFOSTERWALK; For more info go to: www.crowdrise.com or send an e-mail to Chauncey Strong, Chapter Liaison va.chapter@fostercarealumni.org or call 641-715-3900 ext. 744007#
St. George's to Host Barbecue and Car Wash
St. George's United Methodist Church is hosting its 13th Annual Barbecue and car wash on Saturday, May 7. The car wash begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s main parking lot. The pig pull or chicken barbecue will begin at 11 a.m. and will be served on the church deck. Proceeds go to support caring for the hungry and homeless in Fairfax County and repairing homes in the Appalachian region of North Carolina. The Youth’s mission trip to Western North Carolina will depart in July and your support for their mission will be appreciated. St. George's UMC, 4910 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22039, 703-385-4550, www.stgumc.org.