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Real Estate: The State of the Market
News: Old School Methods Still Have Their Use
Insurance Insights: Save on Business Insurance
THE POLICE BEAT: Message from the Chief
VIEW ON NATURE: Before Virginia
The Garden Path: Compare Fire Pits to Outdoor Kitchens
History: What a Difference a Century Can Makes: 1924
History: What a Difference a Century Makes: 1925
History: Early Baseball in Annandale
ANNANDALE News, Events & Networking
The ENDEAVOR News Magazine is the Chamber's quarterly online publication and the must read magazine in Annandale. Acquaint yourself with local businesses, community history, revitalization efforts, and issues that concern Annandale: The Crossroads of Northern Virginia TM.
Activities Planned for Eileen Garnett Civic Space 2025
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Spring Cleaning/Recycling Event
Saturday, May 10th
Community Market
Insurance Insights
Three Ways to Save on Business Insurance
Business Owner Policy or BOP is a type of business insurance. It is a basic policy providing the most common types of coverage most businesses need. Purchasing a BOP plan makes sense for many companies because combining these commonly needed policies can significantly reduce costs. However, Business Owners Policy plans do not always cover all areas of need. Most policies cover property insurance, liability insurance and business interruption insurance.
What to Add to Your BOP Plan
Making changes to your existing business insurance or adding to it is always good practice for companies who may be facing additional risks. The following are four types of commonly added coverage to BOP plans.
#1: Professional Liability Insurance
This is a higher level of liability insurance than a BOP policy offers. With the high cost of litigation, smaller businesses have a growing need for more extensive protection. If you are a medical or dental provider or other professional, you may need this coverage to protect against higher lawsuit risks.
#2: Employee Practice Insurance
Protection from employee claims against your company is also a growing need for smaller companies. Harassment claims or discrimination claims, for example, can be very costly to most businesses today. This policy can minimize those risks.
#3: Business Vehicle Insurance
If your business operates a vehicle for any component of the company’s operation, you need to have business vehicle insurance in place. Commercial auto insurance applies to everything from fleets of trucks and vans to the vehicle you use for meetings and appointments if it is a business-only vehicle.
#4: Workers Compensation
Most BOP plans do not include workers compensation, but it is available as an additional component to your company’s plan. If you have employees, you may be required to maintain this coverage. It aids in covering medical and other losses in situations where an employee is hurt on the job.
Having the right business insurance can give you peace of mind. It can also provide you with the reassurance that your company is covered in situations where you could not prevent or even manage the financial implications. Modify your BOP plan to include these and other coverage applicable to your business.
Get the coverage you need. Contact us today for more information on business insurance.
This article is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.
Kinneman Insurance 703-823-8800 or go online at www.KinnemanInsurance.com
The Garden Path
Comparing Fire Pits to Outdoor Fireplaces
As the crisp autumn air settles in, many homeowners turn their gaze towards creating a warm and inviting outdoor living environment. A crackling fire adds a touch of ambiance and warmth, perfect for spending evenings outdoors. But one question on many people's minds is, "Should I opt for a fire pit or an outdoor fireplace?"
Both options have their unique advantages and disadvantages to consider. Let's take a look at five key factors to help you make an informed decision.
1. How Will You Use It?
When choosing between a fire pit and an outdoor fireplace, consider how you plan to use your outdoor space. Fire pits and fire tables are ideal for casual, open-air settings with room for family and friends to gather. They create a campfire-style ambiance, perfect for storytelling or group chats. They are also portable, allowing you to move them around your patio or outdoor walkways to suit wind and sun exposure.
On the other hand, an outdoor fireplace creates an intimate setting where you can unwind, cozy up with a book, or enjoy quiet moments with loved ones. A fireplace can also divide sections in your outdoor living area, such as separating dining and lounge spaces, offering both function and privacy while enhancing the overall hardscape design of your yard.
What a Difference a Century Makes: 1925
Celebrated sled dog Balto with Gunnar Kaasen.
Norwegian immigrant Gunnar Kaasen was the musher on the last dog team
that successfully delivered diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska in 1925.
Balto was the lead dog for the final leg of 53 miles.
Public Figures
President: Calvin Coolidge
Vice President: Charles G. Dawes
Virginia Governor: Elbert Lee Trinkle
Chief Justice Supreme Court: William Howard Taft
Speaker of the House: Frederick H. Gillett (R- Massachusetts)
Senate Majority Leader: Nicholas Longworth
VA Senators: Claude A. Swanson & Carter Glass
BORN: Paul Newman, Margaret Thatcher, Pol Pot, Medgar Evars, Yogi Berra, Gerald Durell, Malcom X, Barbara Bush, John DeLorean
DIED: William Jennings Bryan, Field Marshal John French, John Singer Sargent, Sun Yat-Sen
HISTORICAL EVENTS
Benito Mussolini dissolves the Italian parliament and proclaims himself dictator of Italy, taking the title "Il Duce" (the Leader)
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, original title was the catchy "Four and a Half Years (of Struggle) Against Lies, Stupidity and Cowardice"
Louis Armstrong and his Hot Five begin their first recording session at Okeh Records in Chicago
In 1925 the Jazz Age was in full swing. It was the year Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington made their first recordings
The Ku Klux Klan marched on Washington, D.C.
March 18, 1925, the Great Tri-State Tornado tore across Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Southwest Indiana. With its rapid movement, monstrous size, and long track, the tornado took hundreds of lives and injured thousands.
Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming is sworn in as the first woman Governor of a U.S. state. January 20, 1925: Miriam A. Ferguson of Texas sworn in as second woman Governor of a U.S. state.
Scopes Trial: The trial makes explicit the fundamentalist-modernist controversy within the Presbyterian Church in America, with William Jennings Bryan (who dies later in 1925) being challenged by the liberal Clarence Darrow.
The French complete their evacuation of the Ruhr region of Germany.
Anthropologist Margaret Mead lands in American Samoa to begin nine months of field work that will culminate in her 1928 book Coming of Age in Samoa. The bestselling book will become the first popular anthropological study and will change many attitudes towards tribal peoples.
The U.S. Navy dirigible Shenandoah breaks up in a squall line near Caldwell, Ohio, killing 14 crewmen. breaks up in a squall line near Caldwell, Ohio, killing 14 crewmen.
The weekly country music-variety program Grand Ole Opry is first broadcast on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee, as the "WSM Barn Dance".
The first motel in the world, the Milestone Mo-Tel opens in San Luis Obispo, California.
Reza Shahtake becomes the first shah of Persia of the Pahlavi dynasty.
VIEW ON NATURE: Before Virginia
When we think of early Virginia, we think back to the first English settlement in Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. But what was Nature like before then…way before then?
Bison, elk, red wolves, and cougars wandered our forests and meadows when the Europeans came. But it didn’t take long for the settling invaders to exterminate them for their plentiful meat, and to protect their livestock. Wolf bounties, first offered in 1632, were paid to colonists in cash, tobacco, wine and corn, and to Native Americans with blankets and trinkets. Today, red wolves are the most endangered U.S. mammal.
But what wildlife did Paleo-Native Americans’ face when they first came to Virginia 15,000 years ago? They were nomadic hunters, fishers and food gathers. And boy did they have huge mammals to hunt: the elephant ancestor mammoths and mastodons, giant ground sloths, huge short-faced bears, and 1,000-pound woodland musk-oxen. How do we know this? From fossil evidence found near the southwestern town of Saltville, VA where prehistoric animals and confederate soldiers alike flocked for the salt.
One of the first reports of strange fossils came from Dr. Arthur Campbell to Thomas Jefferson in 1782. Jefferson commented on the bones of this new, unknown animal goliath (the giant ground sloth) at the 1797 American Philosophical Society meeting in Philadelphia.
The mystery bones became an instant sensation as this giant sloth was scientifically named Megalonyx jeffersonii, after our third president who later instructed Lewis and Clark to keep an eye out for such beasts on their scientific/commercial expedition across the expanse of what later became the U.S.
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Your Dreams Can Come True
With a blend of creativi
ty, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality, Kitchen & Bath Solutions in Annandale offers an unrivaled service portfolio. Whether you’re looking to remodel your kitchen with cutting-edge appliances and trendy aesthetics, or you desire a bathroom renovation that provides you with a personal spa-like sanctuary, or how about renovating or finishing off your basement into a useable cozy space, creating an office, playroom, family or game room. KBS can turn your vision into reality.
Now through the end of February 2025, KBS is offering a discount on full remodels with $1,000 off baths and $2,000 off kitchens. Visit their showroom on Columbia Pike in the Annandale Shopping Center and meet with business owner Henry Andrade to view flooring, countertops, hardware, cabinetry, fixtures, and much more. Later you can make an appointment with Henry to view your bath or kitchen and prepare a full estimate and proposal. This affable and down-to-earth gentleman will encourage you to seek other such estimates and compare them to his. You will be pleasantly impressed.
Their services range from comprehensive design planning, selection of top-quality materials, through to meticulous installation, as well as file for any permits that might be required. Henry will provide personal attention to each project with hands-on management, ensuring that every detail is handled with care and precision by his employees. He does not utilize outside sub-contractors which means he can ensure delivering results that will exceed your expectations.
Kitchen & Bath Solutions
7042 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 22003
(in the Annandale Shopping Center at Gallows Rd.)
571-399-4141 . www.kitchensbathssolutions.com
The Police Beat
Message from the Chief Kevin Davis
Crisis Intervention Team training (CIT) is a critical skill set for our police officers, as it provides a better understanding and deeper appreciation for individuals suffering from a mental health crisis. The Fairfax County Police Department recognizes the crucial importance of CIT training, and it is vital to how we serve and safeguard our communities.
Currently, more than 400 police officers assigned to patrol have attended CIT courses, which consist of 40 hours of instruction, simulation, and practical exercises. This figure represents approximately 40% of our patrol officers, who respond to unpredictable and often risky calls for service every day in Fairfax County. To further efforts, all current police officers, as well as current and future police recruit classes attending the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy, receive basic instruction on Crisis Intervention tactics. This standard curriculum is designed to enhance an officer's capabilities and awareness upon encountering an individual in mental health crisis.
On January 1, 2016, CIT-trained officers were selected to collaborate with the Fairfax County-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) at the Merrifield Crisis Response Center (MCRC); a primary location in Fairfax County for mental health needs and services. The primary function of those CIT officers is to provide a high-level continuum of care for individuals brought to the MCRC by others for a mental health evaluation, stabilization plan, or hospitalization. The service provided by the CIT-trained officers at MCRC greatly increases the level of care and compassion for individuals suffering from a mental health crisis or illness in addition to providing a layer of security and safety for everyone.
Police officers may also divert individuals suffering from mental illness who commit low-level, low-risk offenses from entering the criminal justice system, through a program known as Diversion First. For more information on this program, please visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/diversion-first.
The Fairfax County Police Department is committed to providing exceptional service to every member of our community, without exclusion. To that end, we have bolstered our CIT efforts by implementing a Co-Responder Program where a CIT trained police officer is paired with a mental health clinician from the MCRC to respond in real time to persons in crisis. This program ensures we have the best resources available, to provide the right intervention, at the right time, by the right person.
Should you have any questions or require additional information on this program, please feel free to contact us at fcpdchiefsoffice@fairfaxcounty.gov
Sincerely,
Kevin Davis, Chief of Police
12099 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
George Mason Regional Library Programs
We're 85!
It’s hard to imagine that the 1939 Board of Supervisors could envision the success of their new library system when they budgeted a whopping $250 to support the library, but here we are, stronger than ever!
The Clarke House
Family Homestead & 400 Acre Dairy Farm,
Now an Event Venue
The Clark House was built in 1902 by 
William Lee Clark and served as
the family homestead, of this 400 acre dairy farm, for over 50 years. The builder, Henry Manchester, was a long time local resident. His remuneration came in the form of dinner plus two dollars a day. One of the first telephones in the area was installed here in 1918 and electricity was added around 1935. The family consisted of William, his wife Minnie Howdershell Clark and their children, Wilbur, Lillian and Madeline.
In 1953, Wilbur Burnley Clark (son of William) retired from farming and sold all his land except the house and 6.1 acres. Here he established W.B. Clark and Sons Inc. which sold top soil, sawdust, gravel, wood mulch, fertilizer, firewood, and railroad ties. His sons Larry and Wayne ran the business in an office next to the kitchen and employed over 20 people.
Progress was not to favor the Clark family. In 1972 Fairfax County went in search of a building site for the Mason District Government Center and the Clark property became a prime contender. Unfortunately, Wilbur Clark had no desire to sell. By this time four Clark generations had lived on the homestead, built decades of memories and a thriving business. The issue was resolved when another site was deemed more appropriate, but that was not the end of Wilbur’s problems. The Fairfax County Park Authority was in need of 8.1 acres in Mason District to meet the 8.5 acres of community parkland for every 1,000 people goal. A long fight ensued, and the Clarks were ultimately forced to sell the house and remaining land to the Park Authority in 1986. The house was moved down Columbia Pike in 1990 (originally located at 6337 Columbia Pike); townhouses built around it; and, a saddened Mr. Clark died two years later at age 92.
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Annandale's American Legion
Would you like to be a part of a winning organization who helps the community and has fun doing it? Are you a veteran or someone in your family a veteran? Common myth is that if you are not a veteran, you cannot join. Not true, you can join under family members. American Legion Post 1976 is always looking for new members. If anyone in your family is a veteran, you may qualify. Meeting new people in our club is a great part of the experience. We have a monthly breakfast that is the best in town. Other events include trivia, spaghetti dinners, lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday, steak dinners, karaoke and many more. We participate in the Annandale parade and toys for tots. We have a pool table, 6 televisi
ons and low prices. Lockers are also available. Email me at rpcomm6759@aol.com to see if you qualify. If you prefer, stop by the post at American Legion Post 1976, 4206 Daniels Avenue, Annandale, VA 22003. 703-941-9608 or 703-941-9460.
Classes Offered at Artisans United
Adding color to our lives and tapping into our creativity are great things to focus on. Annandale is a vibrant cultural center, with many performing groups and arts-focused activities. Artisans United has been part of the Annandale community for more than 35 years. During that time the organization has offered a wide variety of handmade crafts by local artists in our gallery as well as hosting a variety of craft demonstrations, classes, and other activities to further our purpose of preserving, promoting, and developing the arts and crafts.
Since June 2023, AU has offered classes showcasing the various arts and crafts our member artists engage in. Students of all ages have painted a scene of birch trees in sunset on canvas and designs on rocks, carved a spoon from a wood block, learned to weave a decorative basket, learned to use polymer and decorated a pen, created a greeting card with a pop-up rose, and more. Classes currently are scheduled in needle-felting, wood carving and mosaic glass, with more to come.
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Artisans United Gallery
4022 Hummer Road (in the Annandale Community Park)
Annandale, VA 22003
703.941.0202 . www.augallery.org
Jet's Pizza
Great Pizza Comes to Annandale
At last, GREAT Pizza can be found in Annandale at the Annandale Shopping Center at 7026 Columbia Pike. (Columbia Pike and Gallows Road)
Jet's Pizza is a Detroit based premium pizzeria specializing in their famous Detroit style deep dish square pizza. Founded in 1978 in the Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights, Jet's Pizza has expanded exponentially over the years to a total of 425 franchises across 22 states as of January 2024. As a family friendly business, Jet's aims to be a staple in the community and provide the best pizza around.
JET'S PIZZA
7026 Columbia Pike
(In the Annandale Shopping Cener)
Open 10 am to 10 pm, Monday thru Sunday
703-977-7117 . https://www.jetspizza.com/stores/virginia/
Route 236/Little River Turnpike Plan HORRIFIC for the Residents and Merchants of Annandale
The proposed plan to expand Little River Turnpike has one and only one goal, to accommodate more and more cross county commuter traffic and move it through the LIttle River corridor as quickly and as unencumbered as possible. There is NO consideration shown for the residents and businesses of Annandale. This proposal will greatly hinder the people of Annandale while killing off easy access to Annandale merchants.
Just imagine driving from Fairfax to Annandale on your way home. You wish to take a left on Hummer Road or to access roadways to Falls Church? Under this new plan, you will be driving many more minutes while all but circumnavigating the western banks of Annandale traveling through one traffic circle to another. THIS PROPOSAL IS NUTS and we can only hope that the leadership in Mason District will stand up and fight for the rights of our citizens.
Many NO left turns off of Little River will be blocked causing more inconvenience and time burden to our residents. Other detour type routes and traffic circles are proposed taking you further from your destination every single day. Yet, the commuter traffic will race through our community unfettered while eliminating the much needed access roads that provide easy entrance and inter-parcel access to the merchants on which you depend.
These access roads also provide a calmer direct route for the local residents keeping them off Little River. Without them, we will be forced to join what will become a Freeway. Designers of this plan intentionally market a massive misdirect by calling the expanded Little River a Boulevard. Sounds nice but this is not Paris. Have no doubt, this will be a Freeway and one that is far harder for pedestrians to cross no matter how many cross walks are striped.
The breadth of Little River does not allow anyone to cross all lanes in one go. Waiting on the median for another round of changing lights is necessary and dangerous. Pedestrian accessibility in Annandale is all but non existent right now. The most dangerous spots have always been when attempting to cross both Columbia Pike and Little River. Recently we have also experienced such distracted and high volume driving that fatalities have occurred on sidewalks. The next victim, and there will be more, could be you! This new road plan does not improve pedestrian accessibility although there are lofty claims that it is one of the goals. If in fact that is more than lip service, that goal deserves a grade of (F) Failure.
As to Roundabouts the research shows serious concerns about safety, so much so that in England where Roundabouts have existed in plenty for more than 100 years, they are now disappearing because of serious safety concerns.
They are not as safe as traditional crossings for either pedestrians or bicyclists and they are not meant for higher speed roadways since entry speeds on each leg of the intersection should not exceed 15-18 mph. Roundabouts are also not designed for multilane road intersections which all of the roadways displayed for inclusion in this proposal are multilane. Raises even more questions about creating safe road conditions.
Ten years ago when a less dramatic version of this plan was first proposed, a compromise was reached to create an inner loop for the residents of Annandale so we would be able to avoid much of the commuter traffic and easily access our neighborhoods and merchants. That Inner-Annandale Loop has been abandoned. Do not be deceived, there is NOTHING in this plan that will benefit the people of Annandale.
Annandale Road to BacklickWe will forever be going around in circles. Have you seen the shockingly ugly Roundabout on Ravensworth Road that VDOT installed? If they can not install even one attractive “roundabout” what horror awaits with these circles littering every roadway?
DOT Extends Route 236/Little River Turnpike STARS Study Comment Period
By public request, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is extending the comment period for the Route 236/Little River Turnpike STARS Study from May 31 through Sunday, June 12, 2022. This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) Study is assessing potential cost-effective measures to improve safety and reduce congestion during morning and evening peak periods for approximately four miles of Route 236/Little River Turnpike, between I-495 in Annandale and I-395 in Alexandria. For more information, and to access the survey in English, Korean, and Spanish, visit www.virginiadot.org/projects/northernvirginia/route236stars.asp Make certain to add a note in the comment area that neither proposal is acceptable!
For more photos of other intersections, go to the VDOT Northern Virginia page or the Route 236 STARS Study.
Artisans United Gallery of Gifts
When you shop at the gallery, you will find a wide variety of reasonably priced hand-crafted items by local artisans. Socially distanced shopping at the Gallery is easy. Or, if you can’t visit in person, call to arrange for a virtual tour and shopping. Staff can take payments over the phone and provide curbside pickup. Mailing or delivery to your home may be available.
Visit us at the Packard Center (Annandale Community Park), 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA 22003. We are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
READ MORE ABOUT ARTISANS UNITED Call us at 703-941-0202 to check on current hours. You may also arrange a Sunday, Monday, or evening visit.
(703)941-0202 . augallery1@gmail.com . www.augallery.org
Chamber Membership is an Effective Business Strategy
According to a recent study conducted by the Shapiro Group:
“When consumers know a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of that business, and 80% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.” For more information on benefits when joining the Annandale Chamber of Commerce please see......
Membership Information.
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LAMBROS GOLDSMITH AND FINE JEWELRY
Sparkling, even inspiring are the jewelry designs exhibited in abundance at this charming retailer. Lambros and Jayne Magiafas, goldsmith and geologist, are a team made in Jewelers Heaven. Lambros began his goldsmith apprenticeship at the age of 12 in his native Greece while Jayne started her career in the US at the age of 16.
Lambros Goldsmiths is a family owned and operated, full service Fine Jewelry retailer.
Founded in 1987, Lambros Goldsmiths has been serving the Fine Jewelry needs of people from around the country. Nestled in our friendly town of Annandale, Lambros Goldsmiths offers uniquely handcrafted Fine Jewelry at competitive prices. READ MORE
WISA Solutions
Exterior Improvements include Roofing & Siding
The Chamber would like to introduce Waris Mojaddidi and WISA Solutions, his family run business to the Annandale Community. Waris was born and raised in Springfield attending West Springfield High School. He went onto Coastal Carolina University playing Division 1 Soccer and graduating with a Business Management Degree in 2010. A year later he and his father drew together a business plan and opened WISA Solutions.
WISA is a full service home improvement company that specializes in mid to major interior design build renovations (kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions) along with roof, siding and gutter replacement. They can make your home renovations easier by hiring one contractor to take care of your many needs.
Need more space? Have your basement renovated into a home theatre, home office, playroom, and study space.
Need a new roof? WISA can provide an accurate view of your roof with drone technology and then show you a range of roofing materials including the longest wearing materials on the market today.
Want to reduce your home insurance premiums? Replacing your roof, especially before the harsh winds and heavy winter storms, may be the single best home investment you can make.
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Youth Sports & Summer Camps
in Annandale are best represented by:
Annandale Boys & Girls Club
Lee's Hapmudo Martial Arts Studio
Kenwood School Summer Day Camp
Artisans United Gallery of Gifts
10-4, Tuesday through Saturday
1-4 on Sunday
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The Annandale American Legion
Post 1
976 is recruiting new members. Veterans and family members welcome to join. Party hall rental is free for all members. Call 703-408-9123 and ask for Diane Ramsey.
4206 Daniels Ave, Annandale, VA 22003
(behind the Bank of America building
on Columbia Pike.
RPCOMM6759@aol.com
Mondays and Thursdays
The Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept. BINGO
Doors opening at 4:30pm – Early Birds start at 6:45pm – Regular Sessions starts 7:45pm
- 42” LCD TV monitors display next ball to be called.
- Must be 14 yrs of age to play bingo at AVFD.
- ATM machine available.
- Bingo Hotline is 703-941-1328
- Non-smoking inside format
7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
Ample parking on site. www.avfd.org
Wednesdays at 6 PM
Annandale Boys & Girls Club BINGO
Annandale Boys & Girls Club BINGO
This weekly event is held at Annandale's
American Legion Bicentennial Post 1976
4206 Daniels Ave. . Annandale, VA 22003
located directly behind the Bank of America on Columbia Pike.
Homeless & Hypothermia Shelters
in Northern Virginia through Fredericksburg (Fairfax, Loudoun, Culpepper, Arlington, Alexandria, and Prince William Counties, plus Manassas & Manassas Park, can be found at: www.novaregion.org/DocumentCenter/View/11750
Office to Prevent and End Homelessness: 703-324-9492 https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/
Families with children who need shelter must contact Coordinated Services Planning at (703) 222-0880 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm to gain access. After business hours, families with children in need of shelter should go directly to the nearest family shelter.
As the weather gets colder, Bailey's Shelter and Supportive Housing (BSSH) is getting ready to begin its Hypothermia Prevention Program, which provides shelter to 50+ additional individuals during the coldest months of the year. The shelter currently needs donations of new sweatpants, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and underwear to support increased outreach for our homeless neighbors.
To schedule a donation, volunteer, or just learn more about shelter needs, contact Bianca Clark at bclark@newhopehousing.org, or call 703-578-8852. If you or someone you know needs shelter, please call BSSH at 703-820-7621. If you see someone who may need shelter, call the Fairfax County Police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.
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Help Fill the Needs of Your Neighbors here in Annandale
The need for food donations is greater than ever before. Your support will go a long way in helping to bring relief to our most vulnerable neighbors. For more information or, to donate now, click HERE.
ACCA collects food donations on weekdays with the exception of County Holidays and other scheduled closings from 1 – 5 pm at the food pantry across from Giant Food on Columbia Pike (trailer separate from the day care center) in Annandale. See their website for Saturday donation schedule.
Annandale Christian Community for Action
7200 Columbia Pike Annandale, VA 22003
703-256-0100 info@accacares.org
https://accacares.org/foodpantry/
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