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Alternative Gift Market On December 3, OAR participated in the 16th Annual Alternative Gift Market at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reston. The market offered opportunities for community and congregation members to support local charities by making donations in the names of those on thier Christmas and holiday shopping lists. Gifts available for purchase from […]

OAR was selected to recieve a Nonprofit Leadership Award from Leadership Fairfax. The award ceremony was held on Thursday, December 1st, at the Fair Oaks Waterford. The award for OAR was received by Executive Director Derwin Overton and presented by Sheriff Stacey Kincaid.  Several OAR staff were be present to share in this honor.  See the Sheriff’s presentation

Hiring Event 10/18/16 OAR hosted another hiring event for our clients. The event took place at: 10640 Page Ave, Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22030October 18, 201610:00am to 3:00pm The employers at the hiring event on 10/18 included: Jiffy Lube Positions: Lube Technicians Customer Service Advisors Applicants need: 2 forms of ID Valid driver’s license Goodwill Positions: All positions

Previous Next 2016 Volunteer Appreciation Night The 2016 Volunteer Appreciation Night on September 30th was a huge success.  OAR volunteers are an instrument of HOPE in the lives of OAR clients.  We could not accomplish our mission without them! OAR would like to extend a big thank you to the entire Fairfax County Sheriff’s office and

Inital access to the bicycles. The first OAR client to receive a bike from the program. 33 bicycles loaded in a truck! Fairfax County officer providing access to the bicycle storage lot. Previous Next Charity Bike Program OAR has partnered with Fairfax County and now participates in the Police Department’s Charity Bike Program. The Police

Washington Nationals Tickets! The Washington Nationals awarded 15 game tickets to OAR through their community tickets grant program. 15 Tickets were donated for the Nationals game onWednesday, September 28 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Diamondbacks  OAR had a limited number of tickets.  Tickets were distributed to active OAR clients and their families who were interested in attending and

Sephora Stands! OAR was selected to participate in Classes for Confidence, a part of the Sephora Stands social impact program, at the Sephora store at Tyson’s Corner Mall. The Sephora store opened exclusively for OAR clients and participants learned natural, professional make-up techniques.  Sephora’s professional make-up staff and Sephora Coaches helped participants individually and each participant received a “goodie bag” of make-up

72 Children from 30 families received assistance for the start of the school year. Thanks to the generosity of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, Fairfax Community Church, and several individual donors, OAR was able to provide backpacks, school supplies, and/or clothing assistance to over 70 children from 30 families.    A family receiving backpacks is

This Is the Main Heading You Can Edit OAR is pleased to have hosted another hiring event for our clients. The hiring event took place at: 10640 Page Ave, Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22030August 23, 201610:00am to 3:00pm 9 qualified applicants were hired on the spot! The employers scheduled to be at the hiring event on 8/23