‘Tis the Season
As many of us go into the holiday season, we start to open our hearts and wallets to those less fortunate. At Dast2Dast our entire volunteer base opens its hearts throughout the year by giving time, money, food, smiles and sometimes lending an ear or giving a hug. I feel truly blessed to …
Hypothermia Prevention Program
From December to March, we assist Northern Virginia Family Service at Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter in their Hypothermia Prevention Program.
Each year we help them feed more than 100 homeless individuals during the Hypothermia Prevention Program since they need the help of the Community to assist with the people most vulnerable to the outside elements, our homeless populations here in Fairfax County….
People With No Home
By Anna Behnam – About one year ago, I was fortunate enough to have my 4 year old niece join me at one of our shelter dinners. I don’t think she had any idea of what she was getting into, but rather was just happy to go somewhere with “Utie”.
When we arrived at the shelter it was obvious to her that this is not like her home. They didn’t have the large…
Iranian Woman With Young Child Needs Our Help
I am writing because an Iranian woman and her 7-year old child need our help. They are currently staying at a women’s shelter in southern California. In 2 weeks, they will have to leave the shelter and have nowhere to go… Please reach out to all of your California contacts to see if we can find her a job ASAP..
Donate clothing
Bailey’s Cross Road Shelter warmly welcomes donations of clothing and shoes. Most donations are directly donated to the residents. You can drop off your donations during the day or on Saturdays during our shelter dinner events.