In one of the most affluent counties in the region, Britepaths still has its work cut out for it. Most clients are single parents working multiple jobs and earning an average of just $22,000 a year. Food Bridge provides short-term assistance to help them over rough spots with four to six months of groceries while Project Bridge offers case management and workforce development. The Naomi Project works with at-risk pregnant women, and the Financial Literacy Program teaches basic budgeting and financial skills that empower people to take control of their lives. Mentoring takes matters further, working with motivated clients to create a spending plan, organize bills, review credit reports, and develop action plans. Back-to-School provides backpacks, calculators, and school supplies to low-income children in Fairfax public schools, and as a partner of the Collect for Kids consortium it makes deeply discounted purchases – and reaches more kids. Holiday Assistance means food, gifts, and joy for struggling families during stressful times. There are so many ways that you can help!
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
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
- Britepaths Named Nonprofit of the Year
Thu Jun 20 2019, Fairfax Connection
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce named Britepaths Non-Profit of the Year at its Greater Washington Good Business Awards on June 7.
- Britepaths Raises $86,000 at Artful Living Gala
Sat May 11 2019, Fairfax Connection
Supporters celebrated art, community and Britepaths' 35th anniversary at Artful Living on May 2.
- We Want to Go Far, Serve More People
Wed Mar 20 2019, Fairfax Connection
A Connection reporter covered Britepaths' volunteer and supporter appreciation event on February 28, and wrote a feature article.
- Celebrating 35 Years of Helping Families Thrive
Fri Mar 1 2019, Fairfax Woman Magazine
In honor of Britepaths' 35th anniversary, its leadership team is featured in the cover story of Fairfax Woman's March-April 2019 issue.
- "This Drive Will Help Us Restock" in Fairfax
Fri Feb 22 2019, Fairfax Connection
Britepaths' Feb. 16 Stuff the Bus Food Drive was featured as the cover story in the Feb. 22 issue of Fairfax Connection.
Budget (FY2015)
- $3 million or higher
- $1 million to $3 million
- The current budget for Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread) is: $500k to $1 million
- Less than $500k
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