Family, Community & Civic Organizations
Britepaths is a dedicated leader in developing sustainable solutions that stabilize low-income families, build resilience through financial literacy and mentoring, and provide supports for children. In 2019, Britepaths is celebrating 35 years of providing help and hope to struggling residents in the Fairfax County area and helping them Thrive. We have been committed to tailoring our services to meet the ever-changing needs of the working poor or those in crisis. We are able to provide these services because of donations and volunteer support of thousands of caring community members each year. We welcome everyone to get involved either through volunteering or contributing.
Building resiliency|
Stabilizing familieis|
Supports for childrenBuilding resiliency|
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Supports for childrenHours of Operation
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Calvary Road Baptist Church has been serving the Springfield, Alexandria-Fairfax, and Kingstowne communities for over 35 years under the leadership of Pastor David M. Rhodenhizer. Calvary Road has served its neighborhood with a Christian school, an annual Christmas in Kingstowne presentation, and many other activities.These activities include a semi-annual consignment sale, summer camps, and other children and family-oriented ministries.
Calvary Road has also launched six churches to serve communities locally and across the United States. Calvary Road is committed to bringing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all and to share how people can learn God's purpose and His healthy blueprint for their lives.
Awana Program|Youth Ministry|Singles Ministry|College and Young Adults Ministry
Awana Program|Youth Ministry|Singles Ministry|College and Young Adults Ministry
Location Directions
Located just north of the intersection of the Franconia-Springfield Parkway and Beulah Street
Hours of Operation
Sunday Services: 9:30 and 11:00 AM
Sunday Connect Groups: 8:00, 9:30,and 11:00 AM
RPSV supports ~10,000 Northern Virginians with mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness issues annually. The organization uses a peer-run model to facilitate recovery.
Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in Virginia. The mission of Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia (RPSV) is to bring new life and a fresh spark to community mental health and addiction recovery programs. Our programs are designed to maximize consumer self-determination and recovery, to promote access to treatment, and to assist people with serious mental illness, substance use disorder and subsequent homelessness issues.
We promote a process of change that allows individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a meaningful, self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
One-on-One Counseling|Peer Support Groups|Referrals to Housing & Financial Assistance|Free Eye Exams|Employment Assistance
One-on-One Counseling|Peer Support Groups|Referrals to Housing & Financial Assistance|Free Eye Exams|Employment Assistance
Incorporated in 1985, Christian Relief Services was founded on the belief that community partnerships are the best way to solve problems related to poverty, both here in the United States and around the world.
The Mission of Christian Relief Services is to work through partnerships and in collaboration with grassroots charitable groups, churches and human service agencies, to connect the vast resources of America to help those in need in their own local communities and to enable people to help themselves.
Because we believe that the global community is our community, we try to help as many people as we can, regardless of location. We work locally, domestically and internationally, primarily in Africa.
ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization which has helped the neediest people in our community for 50 years.
ECHO collects donations of money, clothing, household items, non-perishable foods, school supplies and toys for childrenÆs holiday gifts, and distributes aid in a dignified and respectful way to local residents who seek assistance. There are many kinds of tasks that enable ECHO to carry out its mission, so new volunteers are always welcome.
GSH reaches over 200 households annually along Richmond Highway in southeastern Fairfax County. We assist low-income households with affordable housing, financial counseling, wraparound support services, and one-time financial assistance. GSH was incorporated as a 501c3 in 1974 as a volunteer run organization in Fairfax County, Virginia to help those experiencing homelessness along Richmond Highway in the southeastern part of the County.
GSVFD - Fire Station 22 is located off of Backlick Rd. in Springfield, VA. Established in 1966 from a converted gas station, GSVFD has continued to grow and be an integral part of the community. We are a nonprofit organization who's core responsibility is to provide emergency services and public safety as part of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. The station and apparatus are volunteer owned. Additionally, we hold Bingo every Sunday and Tuesday nights starting at 7pm and our banquet hall is available for rent, to help provide funds to maintain the station and apparatus.
Fire Department|Volunteer|Nonprofit|Hall Rental|Bingo
Fire Department|Volunteer|Nonprofit|Hall Rental|Bingo
Location Directions
Located off Backlick Rd., near the intersection of Backlick Rd. and Franconia-Springfield Parkway.
Hours of Operation
24 x 7 x 365
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia (Habitat NOVA) provides a ôhand-up'' to homeownership by drawing together the time, talent and resources of our community to build decent, affordable housing for people in need. We are currently building two new single-family homes in the Groveton Heights neighborhood.
Habitat NOVA operates two home improvement re-sale shops (ReStore Alexandria and ReStore Chantilly), whose net profits support our mission. Our ReStores sell donated furniture, large appliances, building supplies, home dTcor and more at 50% to 90% off retail prices. The store is open to the public for shopping.
ReStore relies on the generosity of businesses and individuals. Please consider donating new and gently used items to ReStore. Donation drop-off hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a list of acceptable donations or to schedule a free pick up online, please visit www.restorenova.org.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
Our mission is to provide human-centered support services and programs that educate and bring restoration to community members during times of hardship and despair.
The MCCP Foundation provides access to quality, comprehensive medical and oral health services for the children of uninsured working families living in Fairfax County, Virginia. Despite being one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, there are children in our community who don't have access to doctors and dentists when they need them. Our model is a unique public-private partnership with the Fairfax County government, meaning private donations and grants are leveraged with local tax dollars to aid the most vulnerable members of our community. Since 1986, over 85,000 children have been served through MCCP and the generosity of our neighbors.
Children's Health|Medical Care|Oral Health|Fairfax County|Comprehensive Health
Children's Health|Medical Care|Oral Health|Fairfax County|Comprehensive Health
Location Directions
The MCCP Foundation office is located on the Medical Education Campus of Northern Virginia Community College in Springfield, VA.
Hours of Operation
8:30a - 4:30p, Monday through Friday.
MVLEÆs mission is to create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities through employment and support services. Serving individuals from across Northern Virginia, MVLE provides opportunities that allow people living with disabilities to develop to their fullest potential by participating in community life through meaningful work and support services.
Founded in 1977 by citizens concerned about people they saw living on the street and in camps along Route One, New Hope Housing opened the first homeless shelter in Fairfax County in 1978, serving 8 single adults. The agency has grown over its forty-one year history, responding to community needs. Pamela Michell was hired as Executive Director in 1990 and developed post-shelter options that included transitional and permanent housing. Today, New Hope Housing operates 6 shelters, 3 transitional housing, 9 permanent supportive housing, outreach, prevention, and employment programs in Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria, and Falls Church. New Hope Housing provides permanent housing and/or case management to 160 adults and 15 families for periods of a year or longer. We provide shelter for approximately 119 adults on any given night and up to 80 more per night in winter. Last year, more than 1,300 total individuals received shelter, housing, and/or services from New Hope Housing. 332 single adults and 37 families were moved from homelessness to permanent housing.
The mission of New Hope Housing is to provide homeless families and individuals shelter, housing, and the tools to build a better life.
The vision we work for is a home and bright future for every man, woman and child in our community.
Springfield Golf & Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152. Evening group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings (7:00pm) at the Springfield American Legion Post 176 or via Zoom.
Morning group meets most Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30am at the Country Club.
