Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
publicaffairs@fairfaxcounty.gov
May 30, 2008
Guitars Not Guns Gives At-Risk Youth A Unique After-School Activity
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized Guitars not Guns at a board meeting as an outstanding model for alternative after-school activities for at-risk youth.
“Nonprofits that provide alternative after-school activities for at-risk youth are an integral part of the community,” said Braddock District Supervisor Sharon Bulova. “Guitars not Guns provides a unique and positive after-school activity.”
Guitars not Guns is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with local groups to help stop violence in schools and on the streets by providing guitars and lessons for at-risk youth and underprivileged children. For more information about Guitars not Guns, and participation opportunities, visit www.guitarsnotguns.org.
There are a wide array of options for youth through Fairfax County after-school programs, camps, teen centers and other activities. Information on programs, events and resources can be found at:
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Fairfax County Web site – www.fairfaxcounty.gov
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Community and Recreation Services – www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec
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Park Authority – www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks
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Public Library Teen Events – www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/teens
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Department of Family Services – www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs
- Gang Prevention – www.fairfaxcounty.gov/gangprevention
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