Britepath's goal remains unchanged: help clients overcome financial crises – first stabilizing them (providing food and financial assistance) and then encouraging them to enter financial literacy and workforce development programs. Since COVID-19, the demand for food and financial assistance has tripled. The food pantry has transitioned to a grocery gift card program (gift cards can be mailed) and the financial assistance program continues to provide help with rent, utilities, car repair, and pharmaceutical needs. The Financial Empowerment Center's online appointment system connects clients with a financial coach via computer or phone and now includes classes like the popular Coping Financially During COVID-19: Tips, Tools & Strategies. Workforce development services, including one-on-one job coaching, professional network mentoring, and job training – designed to help clients on the path to self-sufficiency – are all conducted virtually ... until the world rights itself.
Headquarters: VA-Fairfax County
Where They Operate: VA-Fairfax County; VA-City of Fairfax; VA-City of Falls Church
Age Groups Served: All
Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members
- Number of hours of volunteer work we record annually:
8,100 - Number of volunteers who work with us annually:
2,800 - Clients receiving financial mentoring, counseling or budget classes annually:
670 - Students receiving school supply assistance annually:
2,500
Awards & Recognition
Excellence in Chief Executive Leadership (EXCEL) Award Honorable Mention, Center for Nonprofit Advancement, 2021
Non-Profit of the Year, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Greater Washington Good Business Awards, June 2019
Best Charity in Northern Virginia, Virginia Living Magazine, June 2015
Human Rights Award, Fairfax County Commission on Human Rights' 32nd Annual Human Rights Award Ceremony, April 2010
Honorable Mention for Heritage Award, City of Fairfax Economic Development Authority, May 2009
Press
- Celebration of Art and Community in Fairfax
Thu Mar 24 2022, Fairfax Connection
Britepaths is seeking art submissions (due 4/24/22) and community support for its May 19 Artful Living event and community fundraiser.
- We Hope People Help Us Feed Our Neighbors in Crisis
Wed Feb 9 2022, Fairfax Connection
Neighbors in the City of Fairfax, Virginia held a fun "Souper Bowl" food drive to help stock Britepaths' pantry.
- Consumer Connection Spotlight on FECSoCo
Mon Dec 20 2021, Fairfax County Consumer Connection
Fairfax County's Consumer Affairs Branch featured the Financial Empowerment Center at South County (FECSoCo) on its December 2021 episode.
- Giving Tuesday: Britepaths
Tue Nov 30 2021, Fox 5 DC
Britepaths' Shannon Bryant appeared on Fox 5 DC on Giving Tuesday 2021 to discuss our work in NVA and the value of supporting us.
- Britepaths Needs Help to Provide Holiday Meals
Wed Nov 24 2021, Fairfax Connection
The Fairfax Connection covered Britepaths' efforts to help local children and families in need during the holiday season.
Budget (FY2015)
- $3 million or higher
- $1 million to $3 million
- The current budget for Britepaths is: $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
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