Welcome to Caring Community Updates where Volunteer Solutions shares the latest news and articles about our volunteers in action!
Volunteer Spotlight – Daniel Hoyle
(posted February 2025)
Daniel Hoyle has had a diverse and impactful career, both professionally and as a dedicated volunteer in Fairfax County. How many people can say they helped put the first person on the moon? After a distinguished career, Daniel retired in 2010 and immediately began giving back to the community as a volunteer. He joined the Virginia Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), where he played a vital role in assisting individuals with their taxes through the Fairfax County Department of Family Services. In 2011, he also registered with Volunteer Solutions and devoted the next 14 years to helping our local community, including at county senior centers. As he retires from this chapter of volunteer work, we are deeply grateful for his unwavering commitment and the lasting positive impact he has had on so many lives. Learn more about his impressive career and volunteer journey.
Give Together Day of Service
(posted January 2025)
On Saturday, January 25, 2025, Volunteer Solutions had the privilege of being in the Volunteer Fairfax Give Together Event, honoring the legacy of service of Martin Luther King, Jr, at James Lee community center in Falls Church. Families participated in service projects, while learning about the important work of our Department of Family Services (DFS), and local nonprofits. There was also a session for teens. The projects addressed environmental stewardship, food insecurity, elder care, animal welfare, and more. Volunteer Solutions contributed by organizing a project to assemble winter care bags filled with essential items and handmade cards to uplift older adults in our community.
We were pleased to welcome DFS Director, Dr. Michael Becketts (pictured on right), who participated with his son.