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Catalog of Lorton Charities
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Service | Contact | Volunteer | Activities |
| Mason Neck Lions Club (MNLC)
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Sight, Hearing, Screening and Assistance with Glasses, Hearing Aids, Environmental projects | P.O. Box 1592 Lorton 22199 Nally1000@cox.net Hotline: 703-339-1669 http://www.valions.org/mason |
Sight & Hearing Screening Van, Clean-ups, Tree Planting, | Food Service Fundraisers, Shrimp Sale, Remote Area Medical Project, Mission of Mercy (dental) |
| Lorton Volunteer Fire Department #19
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Emergency Services | (703) 339-5141 |
Train and Assist Emergency Operations | Bingo, Public Education |
| Occoquan Woodbridge & Lorton Fire Department
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Emergency Services in Prince William County | Woodbridge, 22191 www.owlvfd.org |
Train and Assist Emergency Operations | Bingo |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars
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A veteran's advocate organization that provides benefits for veterans and gives them the opportunity to continue to serve their country and fellow citizens through volunteerism and community service. | www.vfw.org |
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Cultural |
Service | Contact | Volunteer | Activities |
| Workhouse Art Center (LAF)
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Lorton Workhouse Fine and Performing Arts Center
Partially supported by |
Sharon Mason Executive Director Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-584-2900 lortonarts.org |
Art Shows, Receptions | Shows, Workshops, Concerts, Theatre |
| Gunston Hall Regents Fund
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The Regents Fund was incorporated to provide money and expertise to restore and refurbish George Mason’s Former Residence, Gunston Hall, on Mason Neck in Lorton. | 703-550-9220 10709 Gunston Road Mason Neck, Lorton, 22079 www.gunstonhall.org |
various operations, events | Museum Shop, Banquet Facilities |
Human Services |
Service | Contact | Volunteer | Activities |
| Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding
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Equine Assisted Activities | Facility by Appointment Mailing Address 603 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22301 703.402.3613 voice simplechanges.org |
Horse Leaders, Side Walkers, Grooming, Cleaning | Pony Ride, Silent Auction, Fun Show, Trail Ride |
| StreetLight Ministries
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Community Outreach improving quality of life for the impovershed. | 703-492-2272, |
Servers, Technicians, Musicians, Mentors, Drivers | Supportive Housing, Financial Aid, Food & clothing, Community Outreach Dinner. |
| Lorton Communty Action Center (LCAC)
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Assistance with Food, Clothing, Utilities | Rev Stephen E Rorke Executive Director PO Box 154 Lorton, VA 22199 703-339-5161 ext 14 lortonaction.org |
Food Sorters, Clerical, Thrift Store, Community Resource Center | Christmas & Thanksgiving Food and Toys Distribution |
| South County Cares
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Angel Food Participant, |
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| Acts in Community Through Service (ACT)
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Mission is to alleviate hunger, homelessness, and domestic violence, and to help people achieve self-support in the Prince William Area |
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administrative, fundraising, lead a children’s group, Parenting Program, Emergency Assistance Caseworker, Maintenance, grant writing, bulk mailings and newsletters | Development, Turning Points, Emergency Assistance, HelpLine, Transitional Housing, Thrift Store |
| Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services (GSH)
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Reduce homelessness, promote self-sufficiency, approximate annual operating budget of $2 million, manages about 70 housing units, County Region 1. | Shannon M Steene Executive Director 8305-17B Richmond Hwy. PO Box 15096 Alexandria, VA 22309 Phone: (703) 768-9404 goodhousing.org |
Clerical, Child Care, Reception, Maintenance, Mentoring | Annual Gala Downtown Alexandria |
| New Hope Housing Inc.
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Provides homeless families and individuals shelter and the tools to build a better life | New hope Housing, Inc. Administrative 8407-E Alexandria, 22309 703-799-2293 newhopehousing.org |
Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter 9155 Richmond Highway Alexandria, 22060 703-799-0200 Working with residents Kitchen assit, Maintenance Repairs |
Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, Gala 2009 Swingin' into Spring, Winter Soiree, Help the Homeless Walkathon |
Nature Environment |
Service | Contact | Volunteer | Activities |
| See Mason Neck Lions | ||||
| Elizabeth Hartwell Environmental Education Fund
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Preserve and protect the Mason Neck Peninsula and its environmental, historical and public resources for future generations, Educate residents, public officials and children. | Liz Hartwell Environmental Fund Of the Potomac Foundation 485 Harbor Side Street, Suite 803 Woodbridge, Virginia 22191 571-212-2129 Phone HartwellFund.com |
Eagle Festival, David Klinghard Memorial 5K, Hartwell Fund Golf Tournament |
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| Fairfax4Horses Inc
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Fairfax4Horses is focused on promoting and building public horseback riding facilities in Laurel Hill Park, Lorton, Fairfax County for residents who do not own a horse. | Call: 703-319-7727 2411 Rocky Branch Road Vienna, 22181 www.fairfax4horses.org |
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