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CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

703-324-7500 TTY 711

DFSinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov

12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035

FairfaxCountyFamilyServices

Michael A. Becketts
Director

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Caring Community Updates

Welcome to Caring Community Updates where Volunteer Solutions shares the latest news and articles about our volunteers in action!

2026 Celebration of National Volunteer Week
(posted April 2026)

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Volunteer Solutions hosted a volunteer appreciation lunch on Tuesday, April 21 at the new Franconia Governmental Center in Alexandria. The event brought our volunteers and staff together for a time of connection, recognition, and gratitude.

Emily Swenson, Volunteer Solutions Supervisor, served as the emcee, guiding the program. She and other VS staff highlighted the incredible contributions of volunteers. Remarks were also shared by Tara Turner, Director of the Area Agency on Aging, and Supervisor Rodney Lusk, who recognized the vital role volunteers play in strengthening the community.

Guests enjoyed a delicious meal, celebrated award recipients, and took part in raffle prize drawings. We are grateful for the dedication of our volunteers who make this work possible every day!

Volunteers Delivered Bouquets and Smiles
(posted March 2026)

On March 11, 2026, older adults receiving home-delivered meals were delighted to find beautiful bouquets delivered right to their doors. The floral arrangements were created and donated by members of the Reston Garden Club, bringing pops of color to homes throughout the community. We are very grateful for their generosity.

This effort was made possible through the continued collaboration of the Department of Family Services Home-Delivered Meals staff, Volunteer Solutions staff, and our dedicated volunteer drivers, a few of whom are shown here.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these uplifting deliveries possible!

Volunteers and Garden Clubs Brought February Cheer
(posted February 2026)

“I am so grateful to have received these flowers! They are so pretty, thank you!”
“Thank you for brightening my day! They are so beautiful and made me smile!”

These are just a few of the messages shared by Home-Delivered Meals older adult clients who received beautiful bouquets on February 24, 2026.

The flower delivery was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Great Falls Garden Club, Fairfax Ferns Garden Club, and McLean Hamlet Garden Club. Garden club members used their own club funds to purchase flowers and materials, gathered greenery from their yards, and created lovely arrangements for clients.

This effort was a collaboration with the Department of Family Services’ Home-Delivered Meals staff, Volunteer Solutions staff, and volunteer drivers.

Thank you to everyone who helped bring extra joy to our community!