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Our Mission
Rooted in Christ’s love for us and our call to love our neighbors, we seek to be present in our community, to grow in relationship with one another, to share our resources, and continue to build connections that transform lives. The Mission Center is part of Annandale United Methodist Church’s outreach efforts and one of the ways we show our love and care for our brothers and sisters across all religions and communities.
The Community We Serve
The Heritage neighborhood is a marvelous, multi-national, multi-ethnic community of loving people. Many have limited proficiency or do not speak English, are fleeing oppression and fear in their homelands, and are newly arrived. All deserve our love and support as they seek better lives for themselves and their families. It is an Environmental Justice area in which 60% of students at neighborhood schools receive free or reduced lunch.
Your Support
The Mission Center serves our community in a wide variety of ways, and we couldn't do it without your generous gifts of funding and time.
Donate
Unless otherwise specified, the Mission Center Board will use gifts to address the center’s most pressing needs.
Volunteer
Click here for our volunteer handbook.
Click here to volunteer for the Thursday Food Distribution.
To volunteer with other programs, see the points of contact on each page below.
For even more volunteer opportunities contact Dana A. Goward at dagoward@gmail.com .
We are presently searching for a Spanish Language Volunteer Coordinator; check the document here for more information.
Click here to volunteer for the Thursday Food Distribution.
To volunteer with other programs, see the points of contact on each page below.
For even more volunteer opportunities contact Dana A. Goward at dagoward@gmail.com .
We are presently searching for a Spanish Language Volunteer Coordinator; check the document here for more information.
Find Out About Our Ministries!
Click on the links below to learn more about how we help our community at the Mission Center.
Our Food Ministry provides groceries to 350-400 families a week.
Our Children's Clothing and Personal Product Ministry provides infant and adult diapers, feminine hygiene products, and children's clothing to those in need.
The Janet Petty Children's Wellness Center provides comprehensive and no-cost medical and dental screenings to eligible neighborhood children.
Our Community Garden provides a space where people can grow their own fresh produce to supplement their groceries.
Community activities and worship hosted by the Mission Center include multiple congregations, children's programs, and more.
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
The Mission Center is led by a board of directors appointed by the Annandale UMC Church Council.
Dana A. Goward (chair)
Ann Cooke
Marcia Twomey
Pam Jones
Pastor Jason Micheli
Dana A. Goward (chair)
Ann Cooke
Marcia Twomey
Pam Jones
Pastor Jason Micheli
Community Advisory Board
Our Community Advisory Board members represent social service organizations serving the Heritage Community.
Stacey Evers, Board Chair, Hands on Harvests
Kate Garsson, Manager, Program Outreach & Education, Inova Community Health
Joyce Matthews, Retired Educator, Fairfax County Public Schools
Susan Kohn, Board of Directors, Jewish Community Center Annandale
Maria Mateus, Parent Liaison, Annandale Terrace Elementary School
Rosario Carrasco, Family Liaison, Annandale High School Advisory Board Coordinator:
Marcia Twomey, Executive Director, Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation
Stacey Evers, Board Chair, Hands on Harvests
Kate Garsson, Manager, Program Outreach & Education, Inova Community Health
Joyce Matthews, Retired Educator, Fairfax County Public Schools
Susan Kohn, Board of Directors, Jewish Community Center Annandale
Maria Mateus, Parent Liaison, Annandale Terrace Elementary School
Rosario Carrasco, Family Liaison, Annandale High School Advisory Board Coordinator:
Marcia Twomey, Executive Director, Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation