Fellowship Square Foundation names Reston couple as “Donor of the Year” supporting affordable housing for low-income seniors

Fellowship Square Foundation (FSF) has named Paul Hill and Prabha Iyer as “Donor of the Year” for their long-time support. FSF provides affordable housing and an array of support services for 700+ low-income seniors and persons with disabilities in Northern Virginia and Maryland.

A software designer and scientific writer who are long-time residents of Reston, Va., Paul and Prabha were first introduced to FSF through a Thanksgiving basket drive organized by another local nonprofit organization they are involved with, Cornerstones. “We delivered baskets to some of the residents at Fellowship Square’s Hunters Woods and Lake Anne residences here in Reston, so that gave us a direct window into the lives of the people being served. It's good to see our donations making a direct impact on the lives of folks in our community,” said Prabha Iyer. Once the couple visited the FSF residences, they realized that they saw many of the residents walking on local trails when they were out walking their dogs. “We like having them as neighbors. This is an expensive area to live in, and we're happy to help make it more affordable for seniors and disabled individuals.”

The award was given at Fellowship Square’s annual board and corporate membership meeting on May 13th. At the meeting, four new members were elected to the FSF board:

• Ric Fisher (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, retired; formerly on Lamb Center and NOVACO boards)
• Scott Parkin (Justice In Aging, retired)
• Robert Sargeant (Catholic University, retired; AARP representative on the Fairfax Food Council, president of Lutheran Lay Fellowship)
• Joan Thomas (chief clinical officer for behavioral health and director of community relations at District Home Assisted Living)

The board recognized the service of the four board members who retired from the board in 2017: Chuck Wortman (Griffin Owens Insurance Group and past president of the FSF board), Suzanne Rudiselle (United Christian Parish, pastor emerita), Jennifer Maloney (treasurer of the FSF board), and Rev. Dave Pearcy (naval chaplain, retired and former vice president of the FSF board).

About Fellowship Square:

Fellowship Square, a faith-based nonprofit organization, advocates for and provides safe, secure, and affordable homes and an array of supportive services for a diverse population of low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Our communities, through mutual support and by facilitating access to services, foster independence, dignity, and healthy and vibrant lifestyles. FSF operates four properties providing housing for seniors over age 62 with limited incomes, as well as persons with disabilities: Lake Anne Fellowship House (Reston, VA); Hunters Woods Fellowship House (Reston, VA); Lake Ridge Fellowship House (Woodbridge, VA); Largo Landing Fellowship House (Upper Marlboro, MD). For more information on FSF housing options, volunteer opportunities or donations, visit fellowshipsquare.org, call 703-860-2536 or email info@fellowshipsquare.org.