Volunteer in Fairfax County

Food Drive - Central Union Mission Family Ministry Centers in Virginia and Washington, D.C.

The Mission: NOVA family ministry center in Arlington seeks to minister to those in need with the gospel and a helping hand. Over 300 people line up weekly for the food distribution at this new location. The center in the city already serves over 400 people each week. Please consider donating non-perishable foods by dropping them in the Mission bin in the Atrium any Sunday. The greatest items needed include:
rice
beans
pasta
pasta sauce
mac & cheese
canned meats
canned soups, vegetables, and fruit
snack cups
granola bars

Volunteer at Central Union Mission in Arlington, Virginia - Mission: NOVA

The Mission's Virginia location at 5401 7th Road South in Arlington is flourishing! Join us as we offer food & clothing, bible studies, ESL and pathway to citizenship classes, computer training, job placement and legal services. We especially need Spanish speakers. To help with this new ministry outreach that is sharing gospel and meeting needs in our community, visit missionNOVA.org.

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Young Lives of Eastern Fairfax

As a component of Young Life, the Young Lives ministry supports teenage mothers in our local community. IBC volunteers support their various events with childcare, meals, and mentors. They will be holding an outreach event, Taste of Eastern Fairfax, on Saturday, September 27, 5:00-7:00pm, at Falls Church Anglican. For more information to support this ministry to the youth of our community, visit easternfairfax.younglife.org

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Car Ministry Partnership

Immanuel is now partnering with The Car Ministry (TCM), a NOVA-based Christian charity specializing in receiving, repairing and then granting used vehicles to needy families. Please follow the instructions below to either donate a vehicle or to make a request to receive one.

Donating a vehicle:

TCM accepts vehicles that are less than 20 years old that are drivable and, in general, are in good working order.
No major engine or transmission repairs required.
Odometer ideally less than 200,000 miles. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of TCM depending on make and model of car donation.

Contact The Car Ministry here if you have a car you are considering donating.

Requesting a vehicle - eligibility requirements:

Requester has stable housing (not homeless or living in temporary shelter)
Resident of Northern Virginia (or a missionary).
Full-time employment by a member of requesting family to ensure ability to afford costs associated with car ownership
Household income does not exceed level for family to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC).
Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Click here to request a donated vehicle from The Car Ministry.

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The Serve Initiative

Across our county and around the DC area, the people of Immanuel Bible Church are plugging into service and outreach opportunities! It’s a great way to be salt and light in the community God has placed us in. This webpage will help you individually or your neighborhood group, family, Bible study, or ABF table to connect with places of ministry where our church has ongoing involvement. Click on any name below to learn more about the organization and find out who to contact. At the bottom of this page, upcoming opportunities are featured. Please contact me This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deedee Collins at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you need additional assistance.

Michael Connor
Pastor of Mission and Outreach

	Anacostia Gracious Arts Program (AGAP) AGAP offers an after-school arts education to the youth of Anacostia. Volunteers assist with meal preparation, mentoring, Bible lessons and diverse arts classes. Meets Mondays. For more information, visit http://www.agapdc.org/ Contact: Dennis Crawford, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Assist Pregnancy Center Located across the street from Immanuel Bible Church, this center helps mothers-to-be and couples at a difficult time in their lives. Multiple opportunities for volunteer service. For more information, visit assistpartners.org Contact: 703-354-7291 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
	Food & Friends Food & Friends prepares, packages and delivers meals and groceries to more than 1,350 people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia. For more information, visit http://www.foodandfriends.org Contact: Beth Stewart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
	Young Life Capernaum Young Life Capernaum gives young people with mental and physical disabilities the chance to experience fun and friendships through clubs, camps and other exciting activities. The club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at H.B. Woodlawn H.S. in Arlington. Teams from Immanuel participate regularly. For more info, visit https://capernaum.younglife.org/ Contact: Caleb Henderson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.