Back to School Program 2008 begins...
With your support, ODB's Back to School program provides children the means to purchase school supplies for the upcoming year. Make a donation using the donate now button or "adopt a child" through our Back to School Program. Read more here.
ODB Receives Chocolate Festival Grant...Our Daily Bread received a $3,000 grant from proceeds from the 2008 Chocolate Lover's Festival, the City of Fairfax recently announced. Each year, the Chocolate Lover's Festival Committee donates a portion of the profits from the annual event to a local charity serving City of Fairfax residents. Thanks to all who supported ODB by attending the festival! Read the news release.
ODB Financial Literacy Program Benefits Fairfax Latino Community ...
Our Daily Bread recently sponsored a budgeting workshop attended by upwards of 350 people! This unique event, cosponsored with Commerce Bank and the Hispanic Committee of Virginia (HCV), helped the Fairfax Latino community build financial independence by learning basic budgeting skills and strategies. Read more here.
Budgeting Workshops...
Our Daily Bread is offering budgeting workshops to help residents take control of their household finances before they are in financial crisis. The workshops, which are free and open to the public, help participants understand basic household budgeting and credit reports. Read more about this program here.
UUCF Yard Sale Benefits ODB!
Thank you to t he Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF) for donating a portion of the proceeds from its annual yard sale to Our Daily Bread!
Looking for a Service Project for Your Group?
ODB is currently seeking food coordinators for its weekly food deliveries to needy families in Fairfax County. This is a rewarding and fun group activity that can be accomplished in a few hours on a weekend. Read more here or contact Food Manager Christina Garris at food@odbfairfax.org.
Referring Agent Information Page
A new information page designed to assist social workers with referrals for ODB programs.
referrals page
The Washington Post features ODB in a story on the rising need for food assistance in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Read the story here.
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