• Community Health Fair

    Posted by WeSERVE CDC on October 7, 2023

    WeSERVE CDC, in conjunction with Praise Center COGIC, proudly presents the 2023 Fall Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at 17948 Fraley Blvd, Dumfries, VA 22026. Safeway will be onsite administering COVID-19 vaccinations and Flu Shots. Biometric Screening will be available along with other Healthcare Professionals on site providing Support and coaching for the following areas: Hypertension Diabetes Weight Loss Heart Attack Stroke Mental Health Awareness FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Come out and learn more about the state of your health! Volunteers are needed and appreciated, please email us at: info@praisecentercogic.org to be a part! **Funding for this project was made possible by OT21-2103 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities awarded to Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Health Equity (OHE), Virginia Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved.


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  • WeSERVE Awarded Food Lion Grant

    Posted by WeSERVE CDC on June 18, 2020

    Dumfries, VA – There is an increased demand in the communities around the Nation as well as the organizations that serve them due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus. WeSERVE has been dedicated to meeting the expanded need during this Pandemic and with the help of a few local partners, we will continue this work. On June 18, 2020, Food Lion, in conjunction with the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB), awarded a $2,000 Grant to WeSERVE CDC! Food Lion recognizes the efforts of WeSERVE in reducing the hunger map in Northern Virginia during this unprecedented time. This grant will allow WeSERVE to stock our pantry and enhance the services provided. We are so grateful to have their support! A very large Thank You from WeSERVE to Food Lion for their generosity with providing the necessary funding needed as we continue to support the nourishment of our community impacted during this Pandemic. Serving Families. Meeting Needs. Building Community.


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  • WeSERVE Awarded CAFB Food Grant

    Posted by WeSERVE CDC on June 5, 2020

    Dumfries, VA – There is an increased demand in the communities around the Nation as well as the organizations that serve them due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus. WeSERVE has been dedicated to meeting the expanded need during this Pandemic and with the help of a few local partners, we will continue this work. On June 1, 2020, the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) awarded a $7,200 Food Grant to WeSERVE CDC! The CAFB recognizes the efforts of WeSERVE in reducing the hunger map in Northern Virginia during this unprecedented time. This grant will allow WeSERVE to stock our pantry with dry goods that can be distributed over several months. We are so grateful to have their support! Our volunteers are working tirelessly to organize each shipment of food as it’s delivered to our storehouse. A very large Thank You from WeSERVE to CAFB for their generosity with providing the necessary funding needed as we continue to support the nourishment of our community impacted during this Pandemic. Serving Families. Meetings Needs. Building Community.


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  • Free Hams

    Posted by WeSERVE CDC on January 3, 2020

    WeSERVE, in conjunction with Walmart, will be distributing over 100 FREE hams tomorrow (1/4/2020) from 11am - 1pm, while supplies last.  No proof of income required to receive a free ham!


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