OUR MISSION
We assist our older community members in maintaining independent and safe lifestyles in their own homes, by providing free rides to medical & therapy appointments and grocery stores. As an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to serving seniors in need in Northern Virginia.
OUR HISTORY
The Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC) was founded in 2006 by Ed Schrock and is an affiliate of Aging Forward (formerly the Shepherd’s Centers of America). Ed believed that providing transportation service was the key to enabling seniors to remain in their homes.
Ed recruited clients and drivers and arranged for drivers to select requested rides. In 2012 he established a Board of Directors, incorporated the Center, and established its nonprofit status. Subsequent Board Chairs have established committees to recruit, screen, and train drivers and clients. Ride coordinators post the ride requests electronically for drivers to select. As of 2026, we have 80 active drivers and 125 active clients, with well over 4,000 rides provided each year.
If you are not in our service area of McLean, Arlington, or Falls Church – reach out to one of our partner organizations:
- Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield
Phone: 703-941-1419 | shepherdscenter-annandale.org - Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke
Phone: 703-323-4788 | scfbva.org - Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia
Phone: 703-260-9568 | www.scnova.org - Shepherd’s Center of Western Fairfax County
Phone: 703-266-3548 | www.scwfc.org
The first
Shepherd’s Center
was created in
in Kansas City, Missouri!
All across America, older adults are socially connected, growing and giving to their communities, and living happy, healthy lives through Shepherd’s Centers of America.
Our focus is on aging well in the community with enriching opportunities for lifelong learning, volunteer service, healthy living, community connections — all the things that give life meaning. It’s what Shepherd’s Centers have been all about for nearly 50 years!
Shepherd’s Center of America Impact
older adults provided with services at no cost
active volunteers across the national network
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Office: (703) 506-2199
1205 Dolley Madison Boulevard
McLean, VA 22101 – Map
Email: contact@scmafc.org
SCMAFC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 46-0997432.
