Fairfax Cares

The demand for help with basic needs, such as food and rent, is greater than nonprofits, faith communities, governments and schools can meet.

Volunteer Fairfax is a partner in the Fairfax Cares initiative to help raise awareness, donations (both cash and in-kind), and volunteer support to help the community weather this economic crisis. Please click on one of the following links for more information on how you can contribute to the cause:

Search Volunteer Fairfax's online opportunity board, where you can find volunteer postings by mission or geographic location.
Browse Volunteer Fairfax's Donations Guide, which lists requests for donations from local nonprofits - also searchable by donation type or geographic location.
Search Fairfax County's Human Services Guide.
For information on how to organize a food drive with your office, church or group, please visit the Food for Others Web site. To find a food pantry near you, click here. Many area companies are working with Volunteer Fairfax to support these pantries with food donation drives. To join this coordinated effort, please contact Tonya McCreary.
Click here for a list of food pantries in the region that accept donations.
Click here for a list of homeless shelters in the region.
Donate to Fairfax Cares via the Northern Virginia Community Foundation.
Click here to return to the Fairfax Cares Web site.

Thank you for your support of this effort to make sure that Fairfax County remains a great place to live, work and give. If you have questions about the Fairfax Cares partnership and how you can make a difference, please contact Tonya McCreary.