News & Updates

Westbrook Forest Dedication

On Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 3 PM we will dedicate our first condominium building, Westbrook Forest, to 12 very deserving families.  Sponsors, volunteers and families will be present for this exciting event.  Refreshments will be provided.

Address:
11316 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030

Parking:
Free parking is available on the adjacent property at Stevenson St. & Lee Hwy. as well as on Stevenson St. & Government Center Parkway.

Directions From Fairfax Circle:

• Proceed west for approx. 4 miles on Rt. 50 (at the west end of Fairfax City, Rt. 50 veers to the right).
• Continue straight and through the light and you will be on Lee Hwy (Rt.29).
• Proceed approx. 1 mile and make right at Stevenson Street.
• Make an immediate left into the vacant Habitat parking lot.
• Follow the asphalt path to the site which is approx. 50 yards west of the parking area.
  

Directions From Rt. 66 (Fair Oaks Mall):

• Proceed East on Rt. 50 (approx. one mile) and turn right onto Waples Mill Rd.
• Proceed to the second left and turn onto Government Center Parkway.
• Make first right onto Stevenson St.
• Proceed to the vacant parking area/lot at the end of the street (stop sign) on right.
• Follow the asphalt path to the site which is approx. 50 yards west of the parking area.
  

For more information please contact Tammy Gaines, tgaines@habitatnova.org or 703-521-9890 x100. 

We hope to see you there!

Glenwood Mews Dedication

On a glorious, bright sunny day two families lives were forever changed.  On that very special day, the Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia “Glenwood Mews” town homes were dedicated to the Yassin and Baghdad family.  The Baghdads and Yassins received the keys to their very own homes after working for months to build them alongside volunteers. 

The dedication started with an opening prayer given by Dr. Carl A Rush, Pastor of Bush Hill Presbyterian Church.  A presentation was given to the sponsors of the build and Hayden Kwast of the Center for Navel Analyses and Karen Warkentien, House Leader presented the keys to the homeowners. 

 “Our dream has come true.  This is the best day of our lives.” says Mr. Baghdad, the father of 5 children who was selected to be a Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia homeowner in the spring of 2007.  The Baghdads have been living in a 2 bedroom apartment in Falls Church, Virginia for the past 5 years where they have been paying more than 50% of their income in rent.  They are embarking on a whole new phase of life, being home owners will indeed make a lasting impact on their entire family, they are going to thrive!