Racing to Healthy Habits
Girls from Creekside Village Community Center capped off a season of programming designed to strengthen social, emotional, physical, and behavioral skills by completing the Girls on the Run 5K. Meeting twice a week after school at Creekside, Girls on the Run offers lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable them to […]
Sacramento Families Explore the Environment
United Community’s Sacramento Neighborhood Center participated in Fairfax County NAACP’s Family Fun Day at Mount Vernon Woods Park on Saturday, June 4. Families enjoyed eco-friendly activities and learned more about environmental resources in the community. Community members of all ages enjoyed an afternoon of environmental exploration, including bird watching, counting caterpillars, and flower dying. Families also made DIY binoculars, participated in recycling relay races, and played other outdoor games.
Progreso’s Teachers Honored by Fairfax County
The volunteer teachers at Progreso Literacy and Citizenship Center received a Stronger Together nomination at the 30th Annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. Progreso has at least 10 teachers who volunteer their time to help refugees and immigrants in our community. They lead semester-long English and Citizenship courses. Many of them have served the community […]
