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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 for individuals with disabilities. | 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 |
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| Dogue Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary
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Dogue Hollow is dedicated to the care of orphaned and injured local wildlife. We specialize in the care of raccoons. Rehabilitated animals are then released back into their native environment. | Jenna Such, President Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Category IIA PO Box 895, Lorton, Va 22199 e-mail: raccoonmail@juno.com www.doguehollow.org |
Need help caring for and cleaning the wildlife in our care. Applicants must be at least 18 yrs old | Devoted to caring for Virginia Wildlife. Virginia law requires that we are not open to the public. |
| Mason Neck Horse Coalition
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MNHC, Inc., is dedicated to protecting and preserving the physical, natural, historical and cultural heritage of Mason Neck and the horse community in surrounding areas. | Mason Neck Horse Coalition, Inc., 10804 Belmont Blvd., Mason Neck, VA 22079. 703-403-5452 Holly Alfano Perlick Haturner4@verizon.net www.MNHC.net |
Trail Marking, Planning, Registration, Shirt Sales, Photos Side Walkers for Parade Trail work |
Trail Ride, Lorton 4th of July Parade, Service projects with Meadowood (BLM) and Pohick Bay Park (NVRPA) |
Friends of Mason Neck State Park |
The purpose of the Friends is to act as a non-profit Citizens Support Organization in assisting to identify and promote activities to conserve, enhance, and interpret the natural, educational, recreational, cultural, and historic resources of Mason Neck State Park. | Friends of Mason Neck State Park, Inc. Has not attained 501 status yet. |
Man displays, help with Park clean-ups, help with Friends events. Fund raising. | Eagle Fest, Hikes, Parade, Park Clean-ups, picnic. America's Favorite State Park - First Runner-up |
| 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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