The Shepherds Center Of Fairfax- Burke

Friendly caller/friendly visitor during the height of the pandemic, social isolation was a severe side effect for many older adults. During the pandemic, the organization modified the program and increased capacity. In 2024, 13 volunteers provided over 999 calls and 105 visits to over 20 clients.

Program activities: exercise casses enhance health and community connections and in 2024, 144 virtual yoga exercise classes were conducted with 5,794 participants.

Book club is an educational enrichment activity. There were 9 club meetings with 120 participants. The annual highlight included discussions with authors who joined our meetings.

Other programs services include:lunch n life programs provide education, enrighment, and social activities. Five lunch programs were held with 231 attendees. Handy helper program assists older adults in the community with minor home repairs. In 2024, 15 tasks were completed with several requests pending. Out and about was introduced in 2023 but the frist program was held in 2024. 55 participants enjoyed tours, educational outings, and healthy living presentations and the goal is to expand this program.tech tutoring was also introduced in 2024 in partnership with george mason universitys tech for good (t4g) organization. This program incorporates one-to-one technology tutoring support and intergenrational engagment and served over 50 older adults, the goal is to expand this program.