Housing, Help and Hope for Older Adults | |
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Kickoff 2025 Annual Campaign
Lake Ridge Open House
Christy's Corner
Resident Life
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Meet our New Team Members
Volunteer Spotlight
We are Hiring
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Are you ready to change a life today?
Fellowship Square has been working for nearly 65 years to improve the lives of older adults who struggle to make ends meet by providing them with affordable housing and supportive services. Our incredible team works diligently to ensure the seniors living in our Fellowship Houses not only have a safe community to live in, but can lead fulfilling, happy, and enriching lives too.
As we embark on new challenges and work to create new opportunities for our residents, we need your financial assistance! Join our effort by supporting our 2025 Annual Campaign.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution of $100, $250, $500, or any amount you can afford to help us maintain the quality housing we are known for, put food on the tables of 800+ seniors, and help them get through life’s daily struggles.
Please consider making your contribution securely online today by clicking here.
If you’ve donated before, thank you for your trust and belief in the work we do for our residents. If you are a new donor, thank you for believing in our mission. We truly appreciate your financial support.
Thank you!
Zach Cummings
Director of Fundraising
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Experience Community at the Lake Ridge Fellowship House
Open House... | |
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Join us for an exciting evening on October 15, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM to explore our community, meet residents and staff, and learn how you can support older adults in Prince William County.
Don’t miss your chance to enter our raffle! Tickets are just $10 each or 3 for $25, with fantastic prizes up for grabs.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, engage, and make a difference.
We can't wait to see you there!
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Thank you to our sponsor! | |
Your Donation Changes a Life | |
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A sense of purpose in life has shown to decrease with older age. Retiring, losing a spouse, or experiencing a chronic condition can contribute to a decreased sense of purpose. This can lead to negative effects on one’s health such as depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts. As we age, social connections become more important to help us maintain a healthy life and a positive outlook. Many older adults face barriers to developing and maintaining quality social networks and relationships – but not at Fellowship House. Research from the University of Chicago shows that senior living communities promote healthy aging, including helping seniors build relationships to reduce loneliness and isolation.
Since we opened our first apartment building in 1970, Fellowship Square has built communities that promote and encourage interconnectedness among the older adults that live there. For the last 15 years we have expanded our programs, services, and activities to fill the monthly calendars with numerous health and wellness events. Residents can look forward to parties and social gatherings, arts and crafts activities, and weekly bus trips for both errands and cultural outings.
We recently kicked off our 2025 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN – the main source of funds that help us to create a vibrant and engaging environment where older adults can thrive. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our work. We rely on contributions from people like you to ensure we have the funds to cover emergency expenses, healthy aging programs, nutritious foods, and transportation for all Fellowship House residents. Independent living doesn’t mean they are alone – please support Fellowship Square with your most generous tax-deductible donation. Thank you.
In gratitude,
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Lake Ridge Fellowship House
Lake Ridge Fellowship House welcomed the Dynamic Foot and Ankle Center, who presented fall prevention info.
Residents were invited to learn about the importance of foot care and were provided pamphlets with more information on their various services.
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Hunters Woods Fellowship House
Hunter's Woods Fellowship House participates in Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the risks associated with falls among the senior population!
Thank you to American Healthcare Professionals for taking the time to present at Hunters Woods.
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Largo Landing Fellowship House
During Largo Landing’s town hall meeting, the Prince George's County Sheriff's Department visited to check in with our residents and inform them of the upcoming bingo they will be hosting for them in October.
Residents were also notified by management about upcoming activities and programs, and they had an end-of-summer raffle!
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Welcome Margaret!
Volunteer & Communications Manager
Margaret graduated from Rutgers University, where she studied Public Health and Journalism & Media Studies. After being evacuated from the Peace Corps in Mozambique due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she moved to D.C. to pursue a Master of Public Health degree at George Washington University.
Margaret’s professional career began as a research assistant on a study aimed at identifying how different nursing home models affect residents’ health. The study, which lasted two years and included three different nursing homes, assessed how person-centered care and “household-model” nursing homes improve outcomes for those with dementia and depression. Margaret has a diverse professional background, with experience in gerontology research, community health outreach, HIV prevention, and international demographic and health survey management.
In her free time, Margaret enjoys going to concerts, swimming, and watching movies.
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Welcome Maxine!
Staff Accountant
Maxine is most happy about joining the Fellowship Square team!
Maxine is a seasoned staff accountant with over 20 years of experience. She graduated from University of District of Columbia with a BA degree in Administration of Justice. Maxine is also currently taking online courses to receive her MBA in Business Administration and Accounting.
Maxine is most passionate about building natural communication to understand customer needs and consistently exceeding expectations.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, and her two very spoiled dogs. Maxine enjoys volunteering at local charities and travelling to her native country Belize to visit family and friends.
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Empowering Others Through Kindness | |
Ivana Uzunic Celebrated for 600+ Hours of Service with Fellowship Square | |
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In a ceremony at Hunters Woods Fellowship House, Ivana Uzunic was presented with an award for her 609 hours of service to Hunters Woods’ residents. Ivana received the highest honor, the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award, which is presented in partnership with AmeriCorps and Points of Light.
Ivana’s philosophy is simple - “the more you do for others, the more satisfied you are with yourself”, she says. Ivana was drawn to volunteer at Fellowship Square’s Hunters Woods Fellowship House because of her background as a health professional, which reminds her that kindness and support can improve outcomes for those in need.
Hunters Woods Fellowship House residents can find Ivana organizing healthy food options through Fellowship Fresh or preparing for Tuesday Music Café, which fosters community through music, singing, and dancing. Between her many hours of organizing and supporting Fellowship Square programming, Ivana has gained more than awards and recognition. She’s gained friendship from staff and residents, motivation to continue her community service, and even Chinese and Korean language skills!
Ivana encourages those interested in volunteer service with organizations like Fellowship Square to get involved and remember that volunteering will impact not just those you serve, but those who serve.
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