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.
What is Our Daily Bread?
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: info@ODBfairfax.org
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10777 Main Street #320 | Fairfax, VA 22030-6903 | Phone: 703-273-8829 | Fax: 703-273-7131 | Email: info@ODBfairfax.org
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Serving Fairfax County Virginia Since 1984
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.
ODB Clients Share Their Stories
- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers recently created a video segment that tells the story of ODB client Courtney and how ODB and the Our Daily Veggies program helped her family. CLICK HERE to view the video.
- Two of Our Daily Bread's Food, Financial Assistance and Financial Literacy clients recently shared their stories about how they came to need our services and how ODB helped them. CLICK HERE to view the brief YouTube video segments.
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.