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Volunteers needed for 11th annual Occoquan River Cleanup this coming Saturday, Sept. 12
FROM Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan 09/08/20 / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / Volunteering /
This Saturday, Sept. 12, is the date for the 11th Annual Occoquan River Cleanup sponsored by the Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition. The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will range along the length of the Occoquan River from Cedar Run/Broad Run, through Lake Jackson, and from the base of the Lake Jackson Dam to Hooes Run and the Town of Occoquan.
New nonprofit, Orange Ya Glad?, highlights positive endeavors of people in the community
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By Jan Davis, Observer staff 06/05/20 / Education / People & Places / Volunteering /
Orange Ya Glad's goal is to "spread some positivity and be a bright spot in people's lives. We want to share stories of everyday people doing extraordinary things to help one another."
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PWC trains volunteers to help in getting out word about the 2020 census
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FROM Prince William County Government 01/19/20 / Federal Government / Local Government / People & Places / Volunteering /
People who volunteered have been trained to go out to scheduled community events, festivals, block parties, and other places that people might gather, to pass out Census fliers, educate people about the Census and answer questions.
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Health Dept. needs volunteers July 19 for medication distribution exercise
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 06/18/19 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / People & Places / Warrenton / Volunteering /
Would you like to see public health emergency response in action and help your community?
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Nokesville man named top conservation volunteer in nation
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FROM Natural Resources Conservation Service 04/04/19 / Breaking News / Environment / Nokesville / Nature and the Outdoors / Volunteering /
Duane Mohr has received the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS’) highest award for volunteerism, a news release said. The agency selected Mohr as the nation’s top individual volunteer for outstanding contributions to the Earth Team Program through his work with the Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD).
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Community asked to help get weekend food program for kids back on track
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By JAN DAVIS Observer staff 10/24/18 / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Religion / Kids Konnection / Volunteering /
A devasting blow happened to the weekend food program for kids in September when the transfer of funds from one sponsoring church to a new sponsoring church was planned. The transfer of $25,000 was taken by unknown hackers during the course of the transfer. The FBI, Loudoun and Prince William County police departments are all investigating the fraud.
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Bugler Donna Flory named Prince William County’s Volunteer of the Quarter
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FROM Flory Small Business Center 07/08/18 / Local Government / People & Places / Music / Volunteering /
Desiree Wolfe, of the Prince William County Office of Executive Management, nominated Donna Flory as PWC Volunteer of the Quarter. The presentation reads in part, “Over the last two decades, Donna has played in various ceremonies and dedications in honor of Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and 9/11. Her rendition of ‘Taps’ continues to bring dignity and meaning to these very important events."
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Prince William Conservation Alliance named ‘One of the Best’ Nonprofits by philanthropy group
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FROM Prince William Conservation Alliance 06/14/18 / Breaking News / Environment / Nonprofits / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation / Volunteering /
The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected Prince William Conservation Alliance to be part of its 2018-19 class of best local nonprofits in the region. Executive director Kim Hosen says the accolade is due to community support for PWCA programs.
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Keep Manassas Beautiful is launching the first Great American Cleanup Challenge
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FROM Patty Prince, Manassas Communications Manager 03/05/18 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Nature and the Outdoors / Volunteering /
Manassas is looking for volunteers at five April events to "Keep Manassas Beautiful." Manassas residents and businesses are invited to adopt a cleanup project of their choosing and add to the city's charm, beauty and appeal.
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Postal carrier shot in Woodbridge while delivering mail; unknown masked suspect wore no shoes
On September 14 at 4:49PM, officers responded to the 3500 block of Buffalo Ct. in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a shooting. The initial investigation revealed that the victim, a 28-year-old man, was delivering mail for the United States Postal Service.
