Bronwen Andrea Okwesa

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3110 Fairview Park Dr Ste 500, Falls Church, VA 22042

At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), one of the region’s largest and most established human services nonprofits, we believe every child deserves to walk into the classroom on the first day of school feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. But for many local families, the excitement of a new school year is overshadowed by the financial stress of buying school supplies. By helping families meet this essential need, we can ease financial pressure and give students the tools they need to succeed from day one.
This summer, NVFS is bringing together individuals, businesses, and community partners from across Northern Virginia, to provide new backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,500 local students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Together, we're helping children feel prepared for the school year ahead while easing the financial burden on families working toward greater stability.
You can help families start the school year with confidence. Whether you donate, host a supply drive, or spread the word, every contribution helps equip students for success in the classroom, and strengthens families across our community.
Help us reach our goal. There are several ways you can help.
<ul><li>Donate to our Back2School Fund online, and we'll shop for the most-needed supplies on your behalf: <a href="https://nvfs.link/b2sdonate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nvfs.link/b2sdonate</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Shop our Amazon Wish List by July 22: <a href="https://nvfs.link/b2s2026amazon" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">nvfs.link/b2s2026amazon</a></li></ul>
<ul><li>Host a school supply drive or learn more about how you can support the campaign: <a href="https://nvfs.link/b2s" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nvfs.link/b2s</a></li></ul>
The new school year will be here before we know it. Together, we can make back-to-school season a time to help more than 1,500 local students start the school year strong and give families one less worry as they work toward a brighter future.

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Join Northern Virginia Family Services in Helping 1,500 Local Students Start the School Year Strong

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MindShift Gym

MindShift Gym's One&nbsp;Year Anniversary Event
LIVE MUSIC - RAFFLE PRIZES - LOCAL VENDORS - INTRO CLASSES - GUEST WORKSHOPS
It's already been a year in Reston and what an amazing year it's been! Come celebrate with us and experience being a part of our community. We will be updating this page and making announcements on our social media pages, so be sure to follow us to stay up to date.
<ul><li>10am-11am FREE line dancing class</li><li>10am-11am Complimentary 9D Breathwork demos with <a href="https://ashestoinfinitywellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ashes to Infinity</a></li><li>10am-12pm Vendor fair -- come meet local businesses! (Outdoors - weather permitting)&nbsp;</li><li>11am-1pm Live music with local bands Twinbrooks and MLEMON&nbsp;(Outdoors - weather permitting)&nbsp;</li><li>10am-8pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=F82FBF6F-1152-448A-97AC-9680CBEC486F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Outdoor parkour jam</a></li></ul>
Classes will fill up so please RSVP online to guarantee your spot.&nbsp;Click the activity for more information and to register.
<ul><li>Parkour​<ul><li>10am-1pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=F82FBF6F-1152-448A-97AC-9680CBEC486F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Parkour jam</a></li><li>10am-11am <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=ABDCF946-F660-4A14-B47E-F7F77DA1B449&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=ABDCF946-F660-4A14-B47E-F7F77DA1B449" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nano parkour class (ages 6-8)</a></li><li>11:45am-12:45pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=F7B277BE-AB0B-4D51-9A13-9DE8A36C429D&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=F7B277BE-AB0B-4D51-9A13-9DE8A36C429D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Low-impact parkour (ages 35+)</a></li><li>12pm-1pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=5A638F40-4055-417E-8E56-ECCC0C5E4620&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=5A638F40-4055-417E-8E56-ECCC0C5E4620" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Youth intro to parkour class (ages 9-14)</a></li><li>1pm-2:30pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=98C19534-2C6E-47AA-9725-EFD84CDDB412" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Women's Jam with DC Metro Women's Parkour</a></li><li>3pm-5pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=E6547C22-A7DF-4584-8310-794F45C347AF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Guest parkour workshop: The Art of Route Crafting with Nat Jensen</a></li><li>4pm-8pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=33A90514-C311-4E17-A464-D3F79B764B64&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=33A90514-C311-4E17-A464-D3F79B764B64" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Parkour open gym</a></li><li>6:15pm-7:45pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=DA759A85-2822-4E5D-BD63-16772361F73B" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Backflips for beginners workshop (ages 15+)</a></li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li>Aerial Silks/Lyra<ul><li>1pm-2pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=62E58A5F-135D-4A61-A070-DB1F32694915&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=62E58A5F-135D-4A61-A070-DB1F32694915" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Intro to aerial silks (ages 9+)</a>​</li><li>2pm-3pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=7EBD6DA4-3888-4020-8D7A-E9F753378047&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=7EBD6DA4-3888-4020-8D7A-E9F753378047" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Intro to aerial lyra (ages 15+)</a></li><li>3pm-4pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=99645C8A-01F7-4730-8DDB-326AAD279669&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=99645C8A-01F7-4730-8DDB-326AAD279669" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Beginner lyra class (ages 15+)</a></li><li>4:30pm-6:30pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=F53D205A-B77B-460C-AEED-A635C04EF595&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=F53D205A-B77B-460C-AEED-A635C04EF595" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mixed apparatus aerial open gym (ages 9+)</a></li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li>Dance<ul><li>11am-12pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=5E833945-B3A6-4DC5-AFB9-718ADB71EBDC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">BollyNatyam Masala Dance Company performance and workshop (all ages!)</a></li><li>11:45am-12:45pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=9AC8FD53-22A3-40BF-A044-525577CDFA36&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=9AC8FD53-22A3-40BF-A044-525577CDFA36" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Barre dance class for beginners (ages 15+)</a></li></ul></li></ul>
<ul><li>Fitness &amp; Flexibility<ul><li>1pm-2pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=0E540540-EFD4-4898-98A4-123D10253F2E&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=0E540540-EFD4-4898-98A4-123D10253F2E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hammock sculpt class (ages 15+)</a></li><li>3pm-4pm <a href="https://mindshiftgym.sites.zenplanner.com/loginSignup.cfm?appointmentId=D27A0A62-ABFB-45C5-BC3C-BA582C1C8726&amp;loginReturn=enrollment.cfm?appointmentId=D27A0A62-ABFB-45C5-BC3C-BA582C1C8726" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hammock yoga class (ages 15+)</a></li></ul></li></ul>
Full schedule: <a href="https://mindshiftgym.com/anniversary" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mindshiftgym.com/anniversary</a>

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