What is Our Daily Bread?

Our Daily Bread (ODB) is a volunteer-based organization focused on easing the plight of low income residents in the area of Fairfax, Virginia. It draws volunteers from local faith-based groups, community organizations, local businesses, schools and universities.

Our Mission

Our Daily Bread identifies and addresses the unmet fundamental needs of Fairfax area residents and empowers the community to help our neighbors maintain self-sufficiency

Voices

"Thanks (ODB) for helping the Smiths (name changed).  They are hardworking people ."

-Local Landlord 10/07
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10777 Main Street #320 | Fairfax, VA 22030-6903 | Phone: 703-273-8829 | Fax: 703-273-7131 | Email: 
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Serving Fairfax County Virginia Since 1984

 

Join Us on May 10: ODB Golf Tournament Join ODB supporters at our first Charity Golf Tournament at South Riding Golf Club, May 10 at 1 p.m. We are seeking players and sponsors! See our Golf Tournament page.

Thank You for Making Empty Bowls 2010 a Success! A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined ODB at Empty Bowls on February 23. And a big thanks to our Empty Bowls sponsors and volunteers. The event raised $16,145 -- $8,085 in cash and $8,060 in in-kind donations. Your generosity and hard work will help us make a difference in the lives of more families in the Fairfax County area. See our Empty Bowls page for more details on the event.

ODB Receives Congressional Recognition Many thanks to Congressman Gerry Connolly for inserting a statement into the Congressional Record recognizing Our Daily Bread's work. Rep. Connolly's staff presented a framed copy to ODB at Empty Bowls on February 23. Read the Congressional Record Statement.

Employers: Help Your Workers Get Financially Fit! Using FDIC's Money Smart curriculum, ODB can provide one-time one-hour budgeting and credit classes or 4-part or 6-part "Credit Smart" courses. Classes are free and also available in Spanish. CLICK HERE for Details. Contact Laura Vaughn at 703-273-8829 to schedule your class or learn more. 

Six-Week Credit Smart Course 3/10-4/14 ODB is offering a new session of its six-week Credit Smart course to help help participants improve their credit ratings and gain a better understanding of the process of buying a home. Classes will be held in Reston every Wednesday from March 10 through April 14 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The next course will be held in Falls Church from May 5 through June 9. Visit our Credit Smart page for more information.

New Volunteer Opportunity: Become a Money Smart Trainer CLICK HERE for more details. Visit our Volunteer page to see more opportunities.

County Offers Free Tax Preparation: If you worked in 2009 and earned less than $49,000, you may qualify for free tax preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Visit www.nvacash.org.