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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
It is officially July, which means we’re almost halfway through the summer. When people think of July, images of colorful fireworks...
Emily Ennochs
5 days ago2 min read
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PTSD and How it Impacts Homelessness
As we approach National PTSD Awareness Day, it is important to recognize some of the causes of PTSD and how it affects our community,...
Emily Ennochs
Jun 273 min read
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RED Day with Heart: Keller Williams Brings Lasting Impact to VAWFSC
Meet the wonderful people working hard behind the scenes to help more women and families at VAWFSC - the Keller Williams Realty team!

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
May 92 min read
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Meet Maggie, proof that one small act of kindness can change lives
As part of her American Heritage Girls kids donation project, Maggie came up with a thoughtful idea...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
May 92 min read
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Virginia Women and Family Support Center Announces Comprehensive Maternal Health Workshop to Address Critical Maternal Health Needs
The Virginia Women and Family Support Center will host a groundbreaking Maternal Health Workshop

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Mar 211 min read
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A Fresh Start in the Kitchen, Made Possible by Micron Technology
We are thrilled to share that the kitchen at Haymarket House has been completely transformed, thanks to the generosity and dedication of...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Feb 62 min read
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Virginia Women and Family Support Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Manassas House
In a powerful demonstration of community resilience and compassion, the Virginia Women and Family Support Center (VAWFSC) celebrated the

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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From Closet to Community: Maya and Little 'M's Journey Out of Homelessness
In a nation of plenty, a hidden crisis unfolds daily, touching the lives of hundreds of thousands each year.

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Aug 29, 20245 min read
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Back To School: Little A's Journey
At Virginia Women and Family Support Center (VAWFSC), we witness incredible transformations in the lives of pregnant mothers and their...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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What Expectant Moms Need to know about Mental Health During and After Pregnancy
Mental health is something that affects hundreds of thousands, up to millions, of women everywhere.

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
May 22, 20243 min read
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More Homeless Women Experience Assault Than You Might Think
Sexual assault among homeless women is a problem that many underestimate or aren't aware of, but it's more common than you might think.

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
May 1, 20243 min read
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Many Women Report Mistreatment During Pregnancy and Delivery
Nothing is more stressful to a upcoming mother than having difficulties before, during, and after the pregnancy. Soon to be, current,...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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Empowering Single Mothers to Pursue Higher Education
Earning a college degree is becoming increasingly crucial for securing economic stability within families, a reality that is especially...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Overcoming Barriers to Healthcare for Pregnant Homeless Women
Virginia Women and Family Support Center, we are committed to empowering homeless pregnant women and their families, recognizing that...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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The Not-So-'Hidden Homeless'
In the land where dreams are born and possibilities seem endless, a shadowed reality persists—the hidden homeless. As the U.S. Department...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Feb 23, 20243 min read
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Gratitude in Action: Transformation of Lives and a Future of Hope
We at the Virginia Women and Family Support Center (VAWFSC), formerly Carried To Full Term, started our new year extending gratitude to...

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Feb 22, 20244 min read
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Black moms are dying from a maternal health crisis. Why aren’t we talking more about this?
Black women face a maternal mortality rate nearly three times higher than that of white women, with 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Virginia Women and Family Support Center
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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