Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Greenspring's Scholarship Program

On Tuesday, July 29, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors publicly recognized and congratulated Greenspring on the success of the community’s generous scholarship program, according to a news release from Greenspring.

Here’s more about the honor, from Greenspring:

Since the program’s inception in 1999, Greenspring has raised $2 million and provided 170 scholarships to student employees through the Greenspring Scholars’ Fund. In 2014, 32 students received $10,000 scholarships from Greenspring, which was a 60 percent increase in the number of students who received scholarships in 2013.

“We are thankful to be part of a community that not only provides an exceptional lifestyle for seniors, but also contributes to the greater community in so many ways including helping our employees pursue opportunities for higher education,” said Jean Landreville, Greenspring’s Executive Director.

The Greenspring Scholars’ Fund provides scholarships to local high school students who have worked in various dining services capacities at the retirement community. Funds for the scholarships are donated by residents, resident clubs and groups, and staff at the community. The scholarships are presented in an effort to reward exemplary students who have shown a commitment to serving the Greenspring community.

“I am so proud to have Greenspring in Lee District,” said Supervisor Jeff McKay. “Greenspring is an outstanding employer and community member, and they really make a difference in people’s lives.”

On May 21 of this year, Greenspring hosted family, residents, staff, local school officials, and former scholarship recipients at the annual Scholars Awards Ceremony to recognize the 2014 scholarship recipients.

About Greenspring: Greenspring is situated on a scenic 58-acre campus in Springfield, Virginia. The community is home to nearly 2000 residents, many of whom reside in over 1400 independent living apartment homes. At Greenspring, over 200 resident-run and resident-driven programs promote an engaged, fulfilling lifestyle that is reflected in resident satisfaction levels that exceed the industry average. Additional information about Greenspring can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.

Photo attached (Courtesy of Fairfax County): Greenspring leadership staff members, resident philanthropy committee members, and several 2014 student scholars came together for the recognition ceremony at the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, July 29.