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There\u2019s still time to spread holiday cheer with Boxes of Basics<\/b>! You can make local children\u2019s holidays brighter by sponsoring a Box of Basics clothing.\u00a0 All items go to children in need who are referred by local school social workers, other nonprofits and community organizations.\u00a0 Your generosity can help multiple kids.\u00a0 It\u2019s super easy: 1) Visit bit.ly\/3MCjEA7<\/a>; 2) Select a size\/gender of Boxes of Basics and sign up; 3) Use the shopping list provided to help fill a box; 4) Deliver your unwrapped items at one of their convenient donation sites by Dec. 20.\u00a0 You\u2019ll feel great knowing your purchases will help a child meet their basic clothing needs!\u00a0 Please visit boxesofbasics.org\/clothing-donations<\/a>\u00a0for a list of donation sites.<\/p>\n You can help fight food insecurity!<\/p>\n The staff at ACTS<\/b> is in u<\/strong>rgent<\/b>\u00a0need of volunteers to support their Food Donation Center,\u00a017958 Dr. David Cline Lane, Dumfries on weekdays.\u00a0 Flexible schedules!\u00a0 Jobs include accepting and weighing donations and complete receipts when requested.\u00a0 Volunteers will also shelve donations, pre-fill grocery bags, and assist NOVA Food Rescue Heroes with loading their vehicles for Home Deliveries.\u00a0 You\u2019ll feel awesome knowing you\u2019re helping this organization provide food to over 2,000 people each month!\u00a0 Please fill out an online volunteer application at actspwc.org<\/a>, be prepared to download proof of vaccination against COVID-19.\u00a0 Questions?\u00a0 Please email\u00a0SCouteau@actspwc.org<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n Holiday stockings for Capital Caring Health<\/p>\n The holidays can be difficult and sad for those who have family members dealing with life-threatening\/ advanced illness, or hospice care.\u00a0 You and your family can brighten up the holidays for these patients and their caregivers by assembling and donating Holiday Stockings<\/b>\u00a0to\u00a0Capital Caring Health<\/b>.\u00a0 It\u2019s so easy, simply visit the dollar store to collect items such as word puzzle games, wrapped candies, non-skid socks and more.\u00a0 Let your creativity flow and your donation will help make this dark period a little brighter for these clients and family members.\u00a0 Please visit bit.ly\/3RnNECI<\/a>\u00a0for a list of suggested items and more details.\u00a0 Please email\u00a0swhite1@capitalcaring.org<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n You can make a difference in the life of a child!<\/p>\n CASA Children\u2019s Intervention Services<\/b>\u00a0needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff will hold their next\u00a0Virtual Information Sessions<\/b> on Jan. 3, 2024, and again on Jan. 17, 2024, 6 to 7 p.m. each date.\u00a0 Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email jpolen@casacis.org<\/a>\u00a0or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting or to inquire about alternate dates.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in helping refugees, here\u2019s something for you!\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n Catholic Charities\u2019 Migration and Refugee Services<\/b>\u00a0will be holding monthly\u00a0Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions<\/b> the first Wednesday of each month, beginning Jan. 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.\u00a0 Sessions last one hour, and you\u2019ll learn more about how to help newly arrived families thrive in Northern Virginia, volunteer opportunities and the volunteer onboarding process.\u00a0 Registration is required; please visit bit.ly\/40pcwwH<\/a>\u00a0to sign up for a session.\u00a0 Please email\u00a0leaann.gross@ccda.net<\/a>\u00a0or call 703.851.6388 to learn more.<\/p>\n 2024 MLK Community Choir<\/p>\n The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta<\/b>\u00a0invites children in grades K-12 to participate in the\u00a02024 MLK Community Choir<\/b>!\u00a0The choir is scheduled to perform at the annual\u00a0Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Program<\/b> on Jan. 15, 2024. It\u2019s not too late to join \u2013 interested Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park youth can register at bit.ly\/3sQ7PQu<\/a>.\u00a0 Rehearsals have started, other dates are Jan. 12 and 15.\u00a0 Please email at HancockM@pwcs.edu<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n Active shooter drill volunteers needed<\/p>\n The City of Manassas Park<\/b>\u00a0needs volunteers age 18+ to assist with their\u00a0Active Shooter Drill<\/b> at Manassas Park Elementary School, 9298 Cougar Court, Manassas Park on Jan. 13. and Jan. 20, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.\u00a0 They need 40 to 50 volunteers each day to be Actors<\/b> for this drill in order to make it as realistic as possible.\u00a0 Please note you may be exposed to loud noises such as gunshots, may be lying on the floor and may be asked to have moulage applied.\u00a0 To sign up, please visit\u00a0bit.ly\/4af5U8V<\/a>.\u00a0 Please contact Francis Rath at 703.366.3858 or\u00a0f.rath@manassasparkva.gov<\/a>\u00a0with any questions.<\/p>\n Is your office or group is looking for projects in 2024?<\/p>\n The\u00a0SERVE Family Shelter<\/b> in Manassas has released its 2024 schedule of shelter meals, and groups of five to seven volunteers age 18+ are needed to provide home-cooked meals to their residents on weekends and holidays. \u00a0Volunteers will provide, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for about 60 guests. \u00a0Groups have the option to prepare the meal offsite and do a drive-by drop-off delivery of the meal to the shelter or to prepare and serve onsite in the shelter kitchen.\u00a0 You\u2019ll feel great as you provide the warmth and comfort of a home-cooked meal to those experiencing homelessness!\u00a0 Please contact Karen at khorowitz@nvfs.org<\/a>\u00a0or call 571.748.2626 to learn more.<\/p>\n Enjoy helping people with their finances?<\/p>\n Virginia Cooperative Extension<\/b>\u00a0has a terrific opportunity for you!\u00a0 They\u2019re in need of volunteers to go through their\u00a0Master Financial Educator Certificate Program<\/b> \u2013 once completed, volunteers will educate participants on topics such as Debt Management, Credit Management, Spending Plans and more.\u00a0 The $80 registration fee covers a background check, USB drive containing training materials and polo shirt.\u00a0 Training is provided which runs Feb. 19 to March 25.\u00a0 Volunteers must commit to the full six-week program.\u00a0 You\u2019ll feel great as you share your financial expertise to help local residents navigate their way out of debt to financial freedom and solvency!\u00a0 Please email smartmoney@pwcgov.org<\/a>\u00a0or call 703.792.5943 for more information.<\/p>\n