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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

What's After Cyber Monday? Giving Tuesday

Fairfax Library Foundation, Volunteer Fairfax, SCORE Foundation among the nonprofits trying to encourage people to pause in their shopping and find a way to help others.

Will donating to charity ever be as popular as shopping during the holiday season? A partnership of nonprofits hopes so. Several Northern Virginia nonprofits are among those using their websites and social media to kick off the first ever Giving Tuesday. See the full list of participating Virginia-based nonprofits here. A follow-up to Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, national and local organizations are asking residents to give back on Tuesday.  The Giving Tuesday website says the effort, coming on the heels of several days devoted to consumerism, is designed "to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. It celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit …

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Ready, Reston! To Show Emergency Prep

Kid-friendly fun aimed at encouraging public safety at Reston Town Center Saturday.

Are you and your family prepared for an emergency? Volunteer Fairfax is hosting Ready, Reston! at the Reston Town Center Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to make sure you are. The free event is an opportunity for citizens of Fairfax County to learn about preparation for family and community emergencies, large and small. Emergency management professionals will be on hand,  along with volunteer groups, non-profit organizations, and vendors that assist in recovery. There will be plenty of free info to make sure everyone knows the basics. Among the activities: Silly Bus will entertain with music and performances for children.  Fairfax County Police Department will provide child safety seat inspections on Discovery Street next to the Pavilion. …

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