Congressman Don Beyer Visits with Youth at UCM Sacramento Neighborhood Center

U.S. Representative Don Beyer stopped by the UCM Sacramento Neighborhood Center on Friday, August 4 to visit with youth participating in educational and enrichment activities this summer. His visit included a tour led by Daniel Gulino, UCM Manager of Children, Youth, and Family Services, and time for the students' questions including "What do you like best about being a Congressman?" and "What is your favorite sport?" (Answer: hiking).

On National Night Out, the center celebrated with an ice cream social. Thanks to generous support from the Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club, youth at the Sacramento Center and at Creekside Village Community Center have enjoyed special summer field trips including the American Museum of Natural History, Wolf Trap Children's Theater in the Woods for the FLY Dance Company: Music from the Heart show, and George Washington's Gristmill.

Through August 14, United Community Ministries is accepting new backpacks and financial donations for school supplies to outfit 500 students for the new school year.

For details and flyer, click here. To purchase backpacks via the UCM Amazon Wishlist that ship direct to UCM, click here. To make an online donation via credit card, click here.

About United Community Ministries: UCM is a community-based nonprofit offering comprehensive programs and services for vulnerable children, youth, and families in Southeastern Fairfax County. UCM provides a vital connection between people in need and the people committed to helping them thrive. Services include counseling and referrals, emergency assistance, supplemental food, early care and learning, after-school and leadership programs at neighborhood community centers, ELS and citizenship classes, and parent education. To learn how you can help or volunteer, visit www.ucmagency.org.