In case you missed it, here’s a Guest Commentary by Executive Director, Hananh Jordan, published in the Falls Church News Press a few weeks ago! It’s about parenting and how we can help instill kindness in our kids. On this Thanksgiving Eve, we thought it might be a message worth seeing. Happy Thanksgiving to all […]
Category: volunteering
Spotlight on…Reese Williams
Reese Williams has volunteered for the evening shift at the Shelter for 3 years! Getting to know you… . “I am a Congressional Flight Attendant with the US Air Force–our primary client is the First Lady of the USA, but we also serve Speaker of the House, Congressmen, Diplomats and Attaches.” Has visited a total of […]
What’s it like to volunteer at the Falls Church Shelter?
“One thing that has impressed me the most is how the volunteer staff and the organization which runs the operations work so well to create an environment of respect, peaceable surroundings and connection to services such as job assistance, mental health, and medical services.”- Geary “In my daily life, I don’t come into contact with […]
Fall training dates set
We’ve set fall training dates for shift volunteers. Shift volunteers staff the shelter alongside a professional shelter worker each night from 6 pm to midnight and are of VITAL importance to the work of the shelter. October 10, 6 – 8 pm October 21, 10 am – noon You must be over 18 to work […]
