Reston Interfaith

During these economic times many families are having to make the choice between paying the electric bill on time or buying a weeks worth of groceries. One organization that is assisting families in not having to choose between the two is Reston Interfaith.

As stated on their website:

"Reston Interfaith is a leading service provider offering comprehensive programs for 13,000 people in Reston, Herndon and northwest Fairfax County."

"Our Mission: We promote self-sufficiency through direct support and advocacy for our neighbors in need of food, immediate shelter, affordable housing, quality child care, and other human services."

Each year, over 2,000 volunteers generously give their time and efforts by participating with Reston Interfaith and our clients. We depend on each of these dedicated community members and the many ways that they are involved!

How Can You Get Involved?

Visit our Volunteer Calendar for the dates and times of upcoming activities.
Attend a Volunteer Orientation, where you will learn about the wide variety of programs we offer in our community and opportunities to participate in each program that require an on-going commitment (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly).
Youth Opportunities Click here to read about volunteer projects and opportunities specifically designed for children and teens throughout the year.

At Try Change we feel we can all make a difference. For us, we donate 10& of all our profits to Volunteers of America which serves the homeless in the DC,VA & MD areas. We also adopt a homeless family during the holiday season, donate clothes as well as hold an annual Charity yard sale for VOA.You can find our shirts at:

Fashion Mechanics in the Springfield and Manassas Mall

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Shadows in the Forestville Centre

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Millennium in Georgetown

Sport Zone- Selected locations

D-Block-Lakeforest Mall, Gaithersburg MD

First Thangs First- Waldorf MD

Next Level Clothing- Ellicott City MD

Turning Point- Laurel Centre Mall, Laurel MD

New York Fashions- Charlottesville VA

Fashion Kings- Brudgeport WV

Hot Stepper -Martinsburg WV

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Heartbeat- Lake Forest Mall, Gaithersburg MD

Fashion World- Hurlock MD

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Computer C.O.R.E

At Try Change we not only donate 10% of our profits to Volunteers of America Chesapeake, hold annual Charity Yard sales, donate hundreds of items to the Hilda Barg Shelter in Woodbridge and Adopt a Family during the Holiday Season; we also introduce local and national charities to our Blog community members.

Today we bring you "Computer C.O.R.E"

Based in Alexandria VA Computer C.O.R.E free training in computer basics to low income individuals in the Northern Virginia area. As stated on their website "Computer C.O.R.E.'s training program addresses these needs by providing training in computer skills, personal development, and job search strategies. In addition, Computer C.O.R.E. gives free computers to its graduates so that they may continue learning and share computing access with their families."

How can you help Computer C.O.R.E?

Ways you can support Computer C.O.R.E. VOLUNTEERComputer C.O.R.E. relies on a committed cadre of volunteers to meet its mission. There are many exciting opportunities to take on a leadership role and share your knowledge with others. PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORTWe depend on contributions from the community to run our program. Please consider making a tax deductible contribution or choose #8289 on the United Way Campaign or #60280 on the Combined Federal Campaign. DONATE COMPUTERSComputer C.O.R.E. relies on computer donations from the professional community so that we can give a refurbished computer to each graduate. JOB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Would you like to employ our dedicated graduates in an entry-level position within your organization? Please send us job openings so we can post them on our bulletin board and get them out to our students. TRAINING FOR YOUR EMPLOYEESDo you have staff that could benefit from C.O.R.E.'s program? Think about the added skill value of sending an employee to C.O.R.E.'s training. DONATE OFFICE SUPPLIESWe are always in need of paper and other office supplies.

You can contact Computer C.O.R.E at:

Computer C.O.R.E.

3846 King Street

Alexandria, VA 22302

Telephone: 703-931-7346

Fax: 703-931-6062.

Or visit thier website at

http://www.computercore.org/

By the way, Try Change is now on Twitter! Stop by and check us out or follow us as we continue our adventures in the t-shirt and fashion industries.

At Try Change we feel we can all make a difference. For us, we donate 10& of all our profits to Volunteers of America which serves the homeless in the DC,VA & MD areas. We also adopt a homeless family during the holiday season, donate clothes as well as hold an annual Charity yard sale for VOA.You can find our shirts at:

Fashion Mechanics in the Springfield and Manassas Mall

Evado in the Fair Oaks Mall

Shadows in the Forestville Centre

SWANK in the Pentagon City Mall

Millennium in Georgetown

Sport Zone- Selected locations

D-Block-Lakeforest Mall, Gaithersburg MD

First Thangs First- Waldorf MD

Next Level Clothing- Ellicott City MD

Turning Point- Laurel Centre Mall, Laurel MD

New York Fashions- Charlottesville VA

Fashion Kings- Brudgeport WV

Hot Stepper -Martinsburg WV

Urban Flavor- Old Town, Manassas, VA

Heartbeat- Lake Forest Mall, Gaithersburg MD

Fashion World- Hurlock MD

City Wear- Farmville, VA

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Doorways

Each we at Try Change like to highlight an organization or person who is making a difference in our community. Tonight we would like to introduce our readers to Doorways. With so many stories of battered and abused women reported each year it's encouraging to see a organization like Doorways here in the DC area. Doorways runs the one and only domestic violence safe house in Arlington VA.

Established 1978, Doorways for Women and Families has provided services for thousands of women and families experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness.

As noted on their website "Doorways is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that offers safe shelter to abused, homeless and at-risk women and families. The assistance Doorways provides helps clients develop the tools and resources essential to reclaiming self-sufficiency."

Services Doorway Provides:
Advocacy: In order to effectively advocate for the rights and needs of survivors and victims and ultimately eliminate the incidence of family violence and homelessness, we must advocate for those experiencing them on multiple levels; as individuals, as a community and institutionally through public policy.
Freddie Mac Foundation Family Home: A home and caring atmosphere providing basic life needs and individually-tailored support services that prepare clients to lead secure and self-sufficient lives.
Domestic Violence Program: A home free of abuse for women and their children where goals for safety, physical and mental health needs, finances, employment, housing, childcare and long-term stability are set and achieved.
HomeStart Supportive Housing Program: A new beginning for women and families ready to live independently.
Children's Services: Programs and services specifically designed to address the needs of children who have been displaced and/or victimized.
Financial Independence Track: A financial literacy program that helps homeless women and families understand how to better manage their finances and debt in order to help them escape poverty, domestic violence and homelessness.
Community Education: Doorways provides community education on the topics of homelessness and domestic violence to youth, teen and adult groups and through community wide events.

If you feel your in a dangerous relationship or just need to speak to someone you can call the Hotline, Safehouse, and Court Advocate Services (703) 237-0881 24-hour hotline.

What can you do to help Doorways?

Help at one of the Shelters by answering phones or supporting a family in need of assistance.

Donate money. $250 supplies perishable food for one shelter for a week; $1,000 pays for 60 hours of financial counseling for one women.

Donate items. Click here for a list of much needed items.

To learn more contact Email or call Kelly Blanchard, Volunteer Coordinator, 703-522-8858 x 33

*By the way, Try Change is now on Twitter! Stop by and check us out or follow us as we continue our adventures in the t-shirt and fashion industries.

At Try Change we feel we can all make a difference. For us, we donate 10& of all our profits to Volunteers of America which serves the homeless in the DC,VA & MD areas. We also adopt a homeless family during the holiday season, donate clothes as well as hold an annual Charity yard sale for VOA.

You can find our shirts at:
Fashion Mechanics in the Springfield and Manassas Mall
Evado in the Fair Oaks Mall
Shadows in the Forestville Centre
SWANK in the Pentagon City Mall
Millennium in Georgetown
Sport Zone- Selected locations
D-Block-Lakeforest Mall, Gaithersburg MD
First Thangs First- Waldorf MD
Next Level Clothing- Ellicott City MD
Turning Point- Laurel Centre Mall, Laurel MD
New York Fashions- Charlottesville VA
Fashion Kings- Brudgeport WV
Hot Stepper -Martinsburg WV
Urban Flavor- Old Town, Manassas, VA
Heartbeat- Lake Forest Mall, Gaithersburg MD
Fashion World- Hurlock MD
City Wear- Farmville, VA

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