Monday, December 31, 2007: Regular main office hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. All facilities close at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, January 1, 2008: All programs closed.

What is Project SUCCESS?
Project SUCCESS is an inclusive service learning program that engages youth with and without disabilities in community service. Designed for middle and high school students, the curriculum provides tools for researching, planning, and executing service projects. This unique program enables youth of all ability levels the opportunity to become vested in the community while cultivating relationships with their peers. Working in a supportive environment, they are empowered to become responsible, resourceful citizens.
By integrating students with diverse strengths, talents and learning styles, they all learn: Social Skills Effective Teamwork Skills Compassion and Patience Respect for Diversity Employment Skills
What is Project SUCCESS? Who is Eligible and How do I Join? Where and When are the Meetings? Schedule of Upcoming Events What types of Community Service Projects have they Completed? Honors and Awards Other Links What Project SUCCESS Means to Us! (pdf) Quotes (pdf)
Who is eligible and how do I join?
If you are a student in middle or high school in Fairfax County 22 or younger and enrolled in a special education vocational program You are eligible to join Project SUCCESS, Just download, complete the registration form, and mail it to: Therapeutic Recreation Services 12011 Government Center Parkway, 10th Floor Fairfax, VA 22035-1115 Information Sheet (pdf) Registration Form (pdf) College students and adult volunteers welcomed but must fill out a volunteer application form and bring it to the meeting location. College/Adult Volunteer Form (pdf) To view and print PDF files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. Download a FREE copy now.
Where and when are the meetings?
Sites Locations and Meeting Times South County Government Center- 8350 Richmond Highway, 3rd floor Teen Center, Alexandria, VA 22309- Tuesday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. on school days. Start date: September, 18, 2007. Mott Center- 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22030- Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. on school days. Start date: September 19, 2007. James Lee Community Center- 2855A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042- Thursday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. on school days. Start date: September 20, 2007. Join us for teambuilding exercises, snacks, fun, good friends, and the opportunity to help build a better world. For more information, call 703-324-5532, TTY 711 Directions to Mott Community Center Directions to James Lee Community Center Directions to South County Government Center, Hideaway Teen Center 3rd floor Need help choosing a location? Use the Choose Your Location Chart (pdf) Back to Questions
What types of community service projects have they completed?
Since 1998, Project SUCCESS teens of Northern Virginia have completed more than 130,000 hours of community service. Some projects we have completed are: Raised $3,000 to help rebuild an orphanage in Sri Lanka Adopted a unit of soldiers in Iraq, sending 3,000 lbs of necessary items Collected items and made emergency bags for children in foster care Made repairs and renovations at a homeless shelter Mentored at risk youth Collected food and clothing for the needy Hosted camping trips for adults with disabilities Collected and repaired used bicycles for children in need Planted four gardens certified by the National Wildlife Federation Refurbished a state institution for people with disabilities Cooked and served meals at homeless shelters Back to Questions
What honors and awards have they won?
Project SUCCESS has been nationally recognized as a model for successful inclusion.
2006- Featured Presenter, Best Buddies International Conference 2006- National Youth Leadership Conference 2005 — Featured presenter, Tash International Conference 2005 — Featured Presenter, Best Buddies International Conference 2005 — Invited to the White House to celebrate the anniversary of the ADA 2005 — second place, Washington Redskins All-star Program 2005 — National Youth Leadership Conference 2005 — Featured Presenter, Mid Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation.
2004 - Featured Presenter, International conference for TASH 2004 - Featured Presenter, Mid Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. 2003 — Awarded "First Prize" nationally in two separate categories for youth programs by the National Association of Counties (NACO) 2003 — Awarded service group of the year by Volunteer Fairfax 2003 — Featured presenter at the international conference for TASH 2002 — Awarded "third prize" by the Washington Redskins All Star program 2002 — "National Honorable Mention" for Make a Difference Day from USA magazine 2001 — Invited to a White House reception with President George Bush and Colin Powell 2001 — Awarded "Second Prize" by the Washington Redskins All Star program 2001 — "National Honorable Mention" from USA Magazine for Make a Difference Day 1998 to 2004 — featured presenter at the National Youth Leadership conference 1999, 2000 featured presenter at the National ACCESS Americorps conference. Back to Questions
Schedule of Upcoming Events
Fall Service Project and Activity Calendar Coming Soon! If you have any questions regarding the Project SUCCESS Curriculum, or if you would like more information e-mail Amy Simmons: Amy.Simmons@fairfaxcounty.gov, or call 703-324-5532, TTY 711. Back to Questions
Other Links
Teen Services Therapeutic Recreation Programs for Individuals With Disabilities Library Services for Individuals With Disabilities Back to Questions