All the Family
Back to School Drive
Each summer St. Anne’s joins other members of Reston Interfaith to collect backpacks, school supplies and other back-to-school items for approximately 60 children who are served by Kids R First and Reston Interfaith.
Contact backtoschool@stannes-reston.org for more information.
Christmas Gifts Drive
In connection with Reston Interfaith, St. Anne’s collects Christmas gifts for approximately 60 children and adult family members who participate in various Interfaith programs.
Contact Jane Smith at via the church office for more information.
FACETS
FACETS (Fairfax Area Christian Emergency & Transitional Services) provide hot meals to homeless families who are temporarily housed in motels. Join our team of parishioners who prepare and deliver a complete dinner to FACETS families on the first Wednesday of each month.
Contact Sarah Albamonte or Angie Gray at facets@stannes-reston.org for more information.
Front Porch Singers/Elder Outreach
This spirited group of folk-style music singers and musicians take familiar, good-time music, sing-alongs, and fellowship to retirement communities and similar venues. They’re also available for church functions. Adults and kids of all musical levels are welcome.
Contact Barney Thomson at frontporch@stannes-reston.org.
Homeless Walk
Once a year the Youth Group leads other St. Anne’s walkers, joining other faith organizations and community members, in a walk to raise funds for the Embry Rucker Shelter.
Contact homelesswalk@stannes-reston.org for more information.
Meals on Wheels
Deliver a meal prepared at Cameron Glen Nursing home to a neighbor in need through Fairfax Count’s Meals on Wheels program. There are three different ways you can help: (1) as a part of the St. Anne’s team that delivers meals in August (2) as a regular driver each month or (3) as a last-minute substitute driver.
Contact Laurie Corkey at mealsonwheels@stannes-reston.org.
Nurturing Parent Program
Families are important to St. Anne’s and we are saddened to see families in distress. This program offers classes to help families build stronger relationships among all members. A dinner is provided during each of these classes, demonstrating how much joy and conversation can take place around meal times with family. We invite St. Anne’s volunteers to help by providing and serving an evening meal to class members and, afterward, providing childcare during the class session.
Contact the church office for more information.
Reston Interfaith Food Pantry
We help to keep the Food Pantry’s shelves well stocked year-round by bringing donations of canned and packaged foods to the church on the first Sunday of every month. Reston Interfaith distributes the foods collected to Reston and Herndon families in need of emergency food assistance.
Contact the church office for more information.
Thanksgiving Basket Drive
We collect up to 60 Thanksgiving baskets to be distributed to families served by Reston Interfaith.
Contact Gini Woelflein at thanksbaskets@stannes-reston.org.
The Closet
Eighteen faith communities, including St. Anne’s, support the Closet, a thrift shop in Herndon. Sale items include clothing, books, small furniture and appliances, toys, sporting goods and housewares. Profits are donated to charitable groups and college scholarships. Churches provide volunteers 2 or 3 times a month for brief shifts. Donations are accepted on Thursday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact Rhoda Christensen or Claudia Patil for more information at thecloset@stannes-reston.org.