News and Information
January 22, 2026
The Fairfax County Veterans and Military Families Commission is conducting a survey to identify gaps in serving county veterans and military community.NCS and the commission are seeking feedback from active-duty service members, reservists, retired or separated veterans, and active duty/reserve/retired military spouses.The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. The survey will close on Feb. 16, 2026. The feedback will be used to help inform county policy and practices for this community.The commission was created by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 2024 with the direction to explore and represent issues and challenges faced by veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families in Fairfax County.Visit the Fairfax County Veterans and Military Families Commission page or download a printable flyer to learn more.Take the Survey
January 21, 2026
Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate is pleased to announce the reopening of the center after a five-month renovation of HVAC and flooring.The community is invited to attend a re-opening party on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, 1 – 4 p.m., at the center at 12125 Pinecrest Rd., Reston. The free event is for all ages. There will be pizza, snacks, games and fun for all. Please see the event flyer for more information.The center will resume programming beginning Jan. 26, 2026. Please visit the center's page for specific information about your program, or call 703-860-0676.NCS thanks other centers and community partners, including Fairfax County Public Schools, Reston Community Center and Stonegate Village Apartments, for hosting programs during the renovation.
January 13, 2026
More than 160 teens and young adults visited the Discover Your Path Expo on Saturday, January 10, 2026, to learn about post-high school resources and educational options.The expo, held at Thomas Edison High School in Alexandria, showed participants to a variety of pathways, including jobs in health care, trades and entrepreneurship.More than 160 teens and young adults visited the Discover Your Path Expo Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.Among the offerings were workshops and speaker panels on topics such as resume writing, paying for college, improving your LinkedIn presence, Mental Health 101 and more. Participants took part in mock interviews, had the opportunity to connect with potential employers and to register for free GED, SAT, ACT and GMAT prep classes.There was also panel discussion from the One Brotherhood organization. The panel talked about self-improvement, togetherness and job-seeking.The event was hosted by NCS Re-Engagement Centers. To learn more about NCS Re-Engagement Centers for Teens and Young Adults, which offer youth educational and employment services, visit the NCS website.See pictures of the event on Flickr.The total cost of the NCS Re-Engagement Center program is $3,291,422. $2,100,000 (64%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant. The other $1,191,422 (36%) is funded through local resources.