News from Fairfax County NAACP

May 2024

In this Issue:

President's Message
NAACP Scholarships
General Membership Meeting | May 28
Juneteenth Celebration | June 15
2024 Freedom Fund Gala
Maintain Your Membership

A Message From Our President

Members, Supporters and Friends of the Branch,

First and foremost, thank you all for your outpouring of support during the transition of leadership within the Branch and the Fairfax social justice community. I could not have done this without you.

The pursuit of social justice is ongoing, and our branch committees remain dedicated to advocating for necessary reforms in housing, education, criminal and environmental justice, and economic policies, among other crucial areas.

The Fairfax County NAACP has been actively engaged in serving you. Over the past few months, we've achieved significant milestones, including:

Launching our 2024 Advocacy Agenda. To review a copy, please visit our website here.
Successfully hosting a well-attended Black History Month Program themed "Black Excellence."
Hosting our Annual Women’s Day Program.
Featuring guest speakers at the County Budget and County Fair Housing Meetings.

As you may know, Virginia holds elections annually. Your vote is one of the most impactful contributions you can make to yourself and your community. Given the often narrow margins in elections, it's vital that your voice is heard. Learn more about Virginia elections at elections.virginia.gov.

Our annual Freedom Fund Gala is scheduled for November 2nd. Join us for an evening of networking, music, food, and fun, all in support of a worthy cause.

Currently, we are seeking sponsors for this significant fundraiser event. If you're interested in sponsoring the event, please find the Sponsorship packet here.

Donations to the Fairfax County NAACP are crucial for sustaining our advocacy for racial justice. We rely on the support of individuals and businesses in our community to continue our work against injustice. Your gift will be used 100% in support of our advocacy on behalf of Black people and people of color in Fairfax County. For donation information please click here .

We continue to need YOUR engagement and involvement in EVERY advocacy effort. Consider joining or renewing your membership today. If you haven't yet joined a committee, we encourage you to sign up today.

Together In Service,

Niki Zimmerman

Proud President, Fairfax County NAACP

Scholarships Available!

Attention all aspiring scholars pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree!!

The NAACP is offering scholarships aimed to support and empower students like you who are committed to academic excellence and community leadership.

By investing in your education, we're not just investing in your future—we're investing in the future of our community. Your academic success and leadership have the power to create positive change and drive progress in our society.

Don't let financial barriers hold you back from reaching your full potential. Take advantage of these scholarship opportunities and take a step closer towards realizing your dreams. Learn more and apply today!

Apply Below!

Apply Here!

General Membership Meeting

Mark your calendars! You're invited to join us, Tuesday, May 28, at 7 PM for our monthly General Membership meeting. We hope to see you there!

Juneteenth Celebration!

Join us for the Third Annual Bull Run Juneteenth Commemoration, sponsored by Fairfax County NAACP and NOVA Parks!

Date: Saturday, June 15

Time: 3 P.M.

Location: Bull Run Regional Park, Atlantis Waterpark

7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121

Let's celebrate together!!

This event is a special tribute to the largest emancipation before the Civil War, honoring the lives of the enslaved and their descendants. Come and experience:

Reflections on Emancipation: Dive deep into the significance of this historic moment.
Words of Remembrance and Hope: Join Bishop Brett Fuller as he inspires us with uplifting words of hope that have carried generations through adversity and triumph.
Music to Inspire: Enjoy the powerful rhythms and melodies that echo the spirit of freedom, strength, and unity.
Stories of Freedom for Kids: Ignite curiosity and courage in the next generation and empower them to shape a better future.

And don't miss out on the sweet finale! Stick around for the Ice Cream Social sponsored by Dominion Energy.

Let's come together to reflect, celebrate, and honor this significant moment in history. We hope to see you there!

RSVP Below!

RSVP Here

Save the Date!

It's that time of the year again! Save the date and mark your calendars for November 2, 2024 for our much-anticipated Fairfax County NAACP Freedom Fund Gala. It's just around the corner, and we need YOUR help to make it a success!

Our fundraising efforts are crucial in supporting the amazing work done by the Fairfax County NAACP throughout the year. With your expertise and dedication, we're confident we can exceed our goals and make a real impact in our Fairfax County community!

For more details about this event and how you can help, follow this link.

Our first planning meeting kicks off on May 19th at 7:00 pm. But, don't wait until then to get involved! Reach out to our Freedom Fund Committee Chair, Evelyn Spain, on how you can play a role in making this gala a success.

She can be reached at Evelynss328@yahoo.com or Freedomfund@naacp.org.

More Info!

Maintain Your Membership

A friendly reminder to those who pay annual membership dues to belong to the NAACP:

We rely on those dues payments to help us meet our financial obligations, both at the local, state, and national level. Your contributions and engagement are important to us. Please take a moment to check your membership card and see if it’s time to make your dues contribution.

Payment is simple. The following link will bring you to our Fairf ax County NAACP web site, where you can update your membership information and then pay via PayPal. Please also consider making a donation when you remit your dues payment.

We very much appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to engaging with you.

For questions about your membership dues, please contact our Branch Secretary Mike O'Brien at secretary@fairfaxnaacp.org .