Department of Family Services Alert:
Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon: Bringing History to Light and to Life
In Fairfax County, residents have gotten used to the constant redevelopment that is the norm when living in a thriving economic hub. How often do we stop and wonder about the history of a building being razed to make way for something new? Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon, long-time residents of the Town of Vienna, ask those questions. They have dedicated themselves to discovering, documenting, and preserving the history of Vienna, specifically the lesser-known history of African Americans in Vienna. Read more.
Looking for Help with Your Taxes? Check Out These Free Resources
Tax season is here – a time that can provoke anxiety and frustration for many. If you need help preparing your tax return, there are free resources available to assist you. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helps income-eligible people with their tax returns. The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program assists low to moderate income taxpayers, specifically those 50 and older, with their tax returns. There are also online resources you can visit to find answers to your tax questions. Read more.
Need a Lift? Transportation Services are Available to Help
Once you make the decision to give up driving, simple things like shopping for groceries, scheduling a doctor’s appointment, or picking up a prescription can become complicated due to the extra step of lining up transportation. If you struggle to secure a ride or don’t want to burden friends or family, consider these options to get you where you need to go. Read more.
CARE Mobile: ServiceSource's Innovative Mobile Program to Combat Social Isolation Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
A new mobile program to help reduce social isolation among older adults and adults with disabilities was launched recently by ServiceSource. CARE (Community Access to Resources and Engagement) Mobile is a 100 percent mobile program based on a public-private partnership model which provides roving onsite outdoor health and wellness programming, engaging community activities, and entertainment for older adults (50+) and adults with disabilities for free. Local community resources and consultation are also available to connect individuals to organizations for support. Read more.
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