Creating Opportunity Through Workforce Development
Building Confidence, Breaking Barriers: How Two Interns Helped Bring United Community’s Mission to Life When Hadley Belk first arrived at United Community, she was looking for her first real glimpse into the world of social work. What she found instead was something much bigger: a chance to help people feel seen, supported, and empowered during […]
Naturalization Trends Highlight the Need for Community Support
Naturalization Trends Highlight the Need for Community Support Becoming a United States citizen is a life-changing milestone for millions of immigrants and their families. Yet recent trends show that the naturalization process is becoming increasingly difficult for many eligible applicants. A recent report by the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) highlights concerning changes in naturalization approvals, […]
Trunk or Treats and Halloween Fun at United Community
United Community is grateful to be selected as the 2022 Technology For A Cause charity supported at the 2022 ISM Annual Conference & Expo, produced by the APHSA.
United Community Featured at APHSA Conference
United Community is grateful to be selected as the 2022 Technology For A Cause charity supported at the 2022 ISM Annual Conference & Expo, produced by the APHSA.
Partnership with Capital Area Food Bank Supports Families
United Community recently held its monthly Saturday food distribution in partnership with Capital Area Food Bank. This event supplements our regular food pantry distribution. United Community was able to distribute avocado, corn, onions, potatoes, and watermelon to 116 families! Our own Yamilee Theophile, United Community’s Director of Business Operations, volunteered on that Saturday and shared […]
SPARKS Summer Camp Wraps Up Another Fun Year
Last month, as the summer came to an end, so did our SPARKS Summer Camp. Once again, children and teens from neighborhoods along the Route 1 corridor experienced all the joy, adventure, and friendships that summer camp can provide. SPARKS was made possible by the generous support of businesses and individuals from our community. […]
Nourishing Neighbors with Safeway
Ensuring every child has a healthy breakfast with Safeway Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program This month when you visit Safeway at 7900 Ft. Hunt or 6130 Rose Hill Drive in Alexandria, you will see signs for the Nourishing Neighbors fundraiser; and you will have the opportunity to donate at checkout. We hope you will participate because all donations made will […]
One Woman Connecting Friends and Neighbors to Life-Changing Services
Maria never imagined that a neighbor suggesting she reach out to United Community for food assistance for her and her infant daughter six years ago would have made such a difference in her life. But that suggestion, which seemed like a small one at the time, was the beginning of a journey for Maria, one […]
Healthy Families Earns Reaccreditation
United Community’s Healthy Families Fairfax-Mount Vernon program was recently reaccredited by Healthy Families America, one of the nation’s leading family support and evidence-based home visiting programs in the United States. Healthy Families provides home-based parenting education, health information, community support and school readiness for parents from pregnancy until the child reaches age three. This program […]
In Memoriam Nathaniel Wilson
United Community mourns the loss of our friend and Board Governance Chair, Nathaniel Wilson. Nathaniel Wilson, affectionately known as “Nate”, found great joy in serving his community. In 2018 he served on United Community’s 50th anniversary committee and joined our Board. His love of service led him to join many organizations, becoming a member of […]
