Back to School 2010: Thank You for Helping Our Kids Many thanks to everyone who sponsored a child or contributed to the Back to School program. Your generosity helped 337 children. And a record-breaking 184 donors sponsored children this year -- 110 more than in 2009. Thanks to Fair City Mall for collecting $500 worth of school supplies for ODB kids!
SRA Donation to Fund Fairfax Pantry Many thanks to global consulting firm SRA International for donating $2,000 and food pantry items to ODB from an August 25 charity softball game. The funds will provide rent for our Fairfax Food Pantry for the next year.
URGENT Pantry Needs Our pantries are low on much-needed food and supplies. Can you help? CLICK HERE to see our most urgent needs. Contact Christina Garris for information on making a donation.
Fairfax Chamber Event to Highlight ODB Programs 9/23 Please join ODB and the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce at our "Fall Into Giving" event on September 23 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. to showcase the many ways Fairfax County area businesses can partner with Our Daily Bread to help working families in our community. County Board Chairman Sharon Bulova will give opening remarks. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Youth Financial Fair Oct. 17 ODB will co-host the "Pathways 2 Independence" Financial Fair from 1-5 p.m. at South Lakes High School in Reston on October 17 to help Teens and Young Adults take control of their finances. CLICK HERE to view and share the flyer.
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Urgent Volunteer Needs ODB needs Holiday Volunteers and Financial Literacy Instructors and Mentors. Spanish speakers are especially needed! We also need an MS Access Programmer. Sign up today and help make a difference! See our Immediate Volunteer Needs page for more information.
Next Credit Smart Course, Falls Church 9/14 Our Daily Bread will host a six-week Credit Smart course in Falls Church from 9/14 through 10/19. Visit our Credit Smart page to learn more.
Employers: Help Your Workers Get Financially Fit! We will bring free budget and credit classes to your employees. CLICK HERE for Details. Contact Laura Vaughn at 703-273-8829 to schedule your class or learn more.