Local Resources In Virginia

Gatherings
	• The St. Vincent Pallotti Center, located on the campus of The Catholic University in Washington, DC, provides a number of services for former volunteers in the area, including: monthly gatherings (social events, discussions, guest speakers, etc.); a listing of roommate openings and other formers looking for housing in the DC and Baltimore areas; local non-Pallotti Center event updates, sent via e-mail, about once per week to formers who request them; and, a free job bank service for formers looking for employment. Call 202-529-3330 or e-mail pallotti@pallotticenter.org to get in touch with us!
Volunteer programs headquartered in Virginia
	• One way to get connected with current and/or former volunteers in the area is to plan *intercommunity volunteer gatherings* such as prayer groups, game nights, meals/picnics, etc. The following program is headquartered in Virginia: Missioners of Christ Honduras Volunteer Missionary Program (Virginia Beach).
Parishes that current and former volunteers have recommended
	• Blessed Sacrament at 1427 West Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA, 703-998-6100. Fabulous priests that work with a variety of ministries and outreach programs. Sister parish in Honduras! • Our Lady Queen of Peace at 2700 S. 19^th St. in Arlington, VA, 703-979-5580. This very social justice-oriented parish, located in a traditionally black neighborhood, has awesome masses with great music and energy. • St. Charles Borromeo at 3304 N. Washington Blvd in Arlington, VA, 703-527-5500. Good young adult and social justice ministries. • St. Anthony of Padua at 3305 Glen Carlyn Rd. in Falls Church, VA, 703-820-7111. A very "mixed" community and great homilies!
Retreat opportunities/spirituality centers
	• Dominican Retreat House, in McLean, VA, 703-356-4243, has day, weekend and week-long retreats with a variety of themes and groups. • Holy Cross Abbey Retreat House is part of a trappist monastery located in Berryville. Call 540-955-3124. • Mary Mother of the Church Abbey is run by the Benedictines and is located in Richmond, VA. Call 804-784-3508 for additional information. • In Arlington, VA the Missionhurst Mission Center can be reached by calling 703-525-6557. • Tabor Retreat Center has retreats in the Lynchburg area. Call 804-846-6475. • In Smithfield, VA the Well Retreat Center host retreats. Call 757-255-2366. • Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is located in Crozet, VA. Call 804-823-1452. Click here to learn about opportunities for spiritual direction.
Social Justice organizations and events
	• Virginia Society for Human Life: http://www.vshl.org/ • Human Life International: www.hli.org • In Virginia Beach there is L.E.A.R.N. INC., P.O. Box 6357, 757-495-0720. • Northern Virginia Urban League is a social service and civil rights organization. • Northern Virginia Ethical Society, P.O. Box 984, Vienna, Virginia 22183. Call 703-437-3161 for additional information. • Call 703-525-7177 to work with the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.
Volunteer opportunities
	• America's Promise- The Alliance for Youth, 909 N. Washington Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, 703-535-3900, www.americaspromise.org. • Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, 4451 First Place South, Arlington 703-521-9890 www.hfhnv.org • ALIVE! 2723 King Street, Alexandria 703-548-6146 helps Alexandrians, faced with emergency situations or long-term needs, become capable of assuming self-reliant roles in the community. • The Hands On Network works to connect people with volunteer projects around the United States. Contact the local affiliates, Greater DC Cares and Volunteer Hampton Roads in Norfolk for local opportunities. • Volunteer Fairfax, 10530 Page Avenue, Fairfax, 703-246-3460 • The Carpenter's Shelter is the largest homeless shelter in Northern VA. It's located at 930 North Henry Street, Alexandria, 703-548-7500. • Catholic Charities
Music, film, and other cultural events
	• For a complete listing of events, festivals, and activities in Virginia, go to www.virginia.org • The is a beautiful park called 17th Street Park at 17th Street & Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. They have an outdoor stage for concerts, shows, plays & movies. • 100 Miles of Lights is a must see around the holiday time. Millions of lights and hundreds of holiday events will brighten the holiday season for visitors to the Central and Hampton Roads areas of Virginia. Call 888-493-7386 Ext. 100 for dates and times.
Diocesan resources
	• Don't miss the wonderful Theology on Tap series at Whitlow's on Wilson in Arlington, VA. The Catholic lecture series brings speakers to restaurant/bars to speak to people in their 20s and 30s about faith issues. The evening starts with a "happy half-hour," followed by the 45-minute presentation and a question and answer period. • Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, VA. Visit www.ccda.net. They provide resources & links, volunteer opportunities, programs, services & much more. • Diocese of Arlington • Diocese of Richmond
Other valuable resources
	• Working From the Heart, at 8116 Arlington Blvd, #237 in Falls Church, VA, 703-205-0044, www.wfth.org. This career counseling center offers programs to find meaningful work/vocation. • There are a number of great parades and festivals in Old Town, Alexandria throughout the year. • Looking for a warm, cozy coffeehouse to hang out in? Don't miss the great atmosphere at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub at 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria. Call 703-739-9268 for more information on poetry readings, concerts, etc.

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