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NEWS & INFORMATION

Upcoming Summer Events: The Harmony Project Celebrates the Arts

This year the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has been in collaboration with community partners on the Harmony Project, a celebration of America's cultural diversity using a variety of artistic expression. The Project's goal is to increase appreciation, awareness, understanding, education, and pride for the diversity and culture of the community. The wide array of activities include spoken word, poetry, folk art, fine art, music, and dance. Supporting the project is Fairfax County Office of Partnerships, Community and Recreation Services, Boys & Girls Clubs, Cox Communications, Public Library, Office for Children, and the GMU Center for the Arts.

EVENTS THROUGH JUNE:
Enjoy a unique experience with the family by attending the "Ellis Island: Dream of America" concert on Saturday June 14 2008 at 8 p.m. at the GMU Center for the Arts.
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Jun 12 - Jun 29: The Mason Festival of the Arts
Students, artists, and community residents alike will celebrate diversity through the arts with this two-week-long festival, filled with plays, screenings, readings, art displays, speeches, opera, and orchestra.
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Jun 14 - Jun 15 : Community Arts Weekend
Live music and dance performances from cultures around the world: Ireland, Africa, India, Philippines, Afghanistan…Held during the day at George Mason Univerisity's CFA
www.masonfestival.org

GMU Students Fundraise for MCCP

After shacking up in the rain for the weekend as part of the Greek Week fundraiser, GMU students and members presented their donated check to MCCP, which will provide healthcare to 20 children for a full year.
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OUR PROGRAMS

  
Adopt-a-Family matches underserved families with sponsors from area businesses, civic organizations, faith communities and county agencies. The sponsors provide the families with clothing, toys, and gifts for the holidays.

  

Allied Health and Nursing Partnership supports the education and training of qualified, underserved Fairfax County residents for careers in health professions.

 

  

Adult Health Partnership provides medical and dental services at a reduced fee for low-income adults who cannot afford or do not have access to health insurance.

 

  

CASH Partnership (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) improves the financial well being of low-income families through free tax preparation, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and making the connection to existing financial planning and management resources in the community.

 

Medical Care for Children Partnership (MCCP) pools the resources of county government, health care providers, non-profits, area businesses, civic organizations and private citizens to deliver health care to children whose parents earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford health insurance.

 

Project Discovery encourages students to achieve educational excellence and pursue a college education. These youth, from underserved families, are given the tools to excel in their studies and become well-rounded students who are often the first in their families to attend college.