The Hunger Prevention Center is accepting food donations for Operation Give Thanks now through November 19th. Donations may be dropped off Monday – Thursday 9am – 3:30 pm or Friday 9am – 1pm at the Hunger Prevention Center, 17958 Dr. David Cline Lane, Dumfries, VA. The Hunger Prevention Center provides gift cards to clients, to purchase their own t...

Members of ACTS Domestic Violence Services Staff were proud to be in attendance as the Prince William Board of County Supervisors issued the Proclamation on National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2020.  Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches and black eyes -- it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.  What is the #1 thing you are doing to help end Domestic Violence? 

In 1969, thirteen local churches came together to help one family whose home had been destroyed by fire. Recognizing the human suffering of so many Prince William residents, these 13 churches went on to create an organization (ACTS). Fifty years later, ACTS continues to provide assistance to thousands of residents in the county. ACTS celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. So too did one of its founding members, the Lutheran Church of the Covenant (LCOC) of Dale City. Pastor Darcy Tillman has been the lead pastor at the Lutheran Church of Covenant in Dale City for the past seven years. “From the beginning, LCOC has had a heart of serving the local community,” said Tillman. This can be seen through the continued work with ACTS. “I have served on the ACTS board since 2014 and am currently the President of the Board,” said Tillman. And while Tillman contributes at the executive...