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SHEPHERD’S HERALD: Winter 2023 (Volume 9, Issue 1)
In this issue: Volunteer Brunch Highlighted; Client Bruce Flatin Remembered; Volunteer Michael Lerner Recognized; 2022 Ride Statistics; Individual and Organizational Donations Honored
Available Resources
The Center provides transportation for medical and therapy appointments, grocery, pharmacy, and general shopping trips. For other services, we recommend:
- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: aarp.org/taxaide or 804-819-1923. Trained volunteer preparers can help you work through your taxes and find tax credits that apply to you.
- Crisis and Support Hotline: 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). Connects you to behavioral health care and support 24 hours a day.
- The Virginia Department of Social Services: 211virginia.org/consite/index.php or 211 (800-230-6977). This referral program has a wide range of resources, including food, housing, clothing, and healthcare. Specialists are available 24/7, year round.
Staying Healthy During Flu Season
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, limit contact with others.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu.
- Stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities.
SHEPHERD’S HERALD: Fall 2022 (Volume 8, Issue 4)
In this issue: Sarah Jane Knight honored as Featured Client; Medicare Open Enrollment Information; Fall 2022 Ride Statistics; David Smith named New Board Member
Election Day is Nov. 8, 2022
There are a number of federal and state candidates that will be on various ballots in November, so make sure your voice is heard. To find hours for early voting or get details about your polling place on Nov. 8th, visit:
vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation
Arlington County — vote.arlingtonva.gov/Home
City of Falls Church — www.fallschurchva.gov/135/Voter-Registration-Elections
Fairfax County — www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/
SHEPHERD’S HERALD: Summer 2022 (Volume 8, Issue 3)
In this issue: Betty Douglass honored as Volunteer of the Year at Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon; New Volunteers Welcomed and Feature Volunteer; Laurie Clark named Newsletter Editor; Client thank-you Note;
Recent Client Thank-You Note
“What a wonderful service you all provide and it meant so much to us. After Mom’s last accident when she decided to give up driving, it was a relief to her to find a reliable, compassionate and free service. And what a relief to me as well since I live out of town and can’t always be there to drive her.
You are a blessing to the community.”
SHEPHERD’S HERALD: Spring 2022 (Volume 8, Issue 2)
The 2021 Ed Schrock Volunteer of the Year Award*
The Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church is pleased to announce Betty Douglass as its 2021 volunteer of the year. Betty began driving for the Center in 2013 and remains an active driver today. Over the years, she has performed in many roles in the organization including Secretary and Chair of the Board of Directors, Ride Coordinator, Volunteer Appreciation Committee member, and Nominations Committee Chair. Although Betty stepped down from the Board at the end of 2020, in 2021 alone she drove over 432 miles providing 82 rides. And, in 2022 she continues to be among the “high drivers”.
Betty has lived in northern Virginia since her family moved from Texas when she was a teen. Beginning in 1980 she and her husband Bruce made Falls Church their permanent residence. Betty received an undergraduate degree from William and Mary followed by a masters in sociology from Duke University. Betty for almost 20 years held the position of Executive Director for the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education at Johns Hopkins University. She subsequently served for 11 years as the Director of Admissions in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. This was followed by a special project for American University until her retirement in 2011, permitting her to devote more time volunteering at her church, Lewinsville Presbyterian in McLean.
In 2013 Betty volunteered her services to the Shepherd’s Center and has worked tirelessly to help the organization provide transportation and other services to area older adults. As Board Chair she provided strong leadership during the challenges of the pandemic to assure services were continued. We are grateful to Betty for her continued dedication to our organization and for her many contributions. In between the many hours Betty continues to devote each week to the Center, we hope she and her husband are reserving time to enjoy their son and daughter, each of whom has two children – all live in the area. Our warm wishes and congratulations Betty!
Carol Edelstein, Secretary
*The annual award is named for Edward Lee Schrock. He founded the Center in 2006 after retiring as a U.S. Naval officer, serving as a Virginia State Senator, and finally as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In this issue: Betty Douglass named Volunteer of the Year; Featured Volunteer and Feature Client; Client Memorial; Q1 statistics; List of Donors
Recent Client Thank You Notes
Liz McRaney: You are an inspiration to all. Your kindness is the blossom which springs from my spirit. You touch us with caring, service, and humility.
Maura Bouillot: I truly and deeply appreciate every- thing you have done by providing assistance preparing my tax returns.
Terry Lim: My daughter Grace and I extend a heartfelt thank you for helping her move to my retirement residence where she will be able to provide me with daily support. We are truly awed by your generosity and quick response to our request.
Office: (703) 506-2199
1205 Dolley Madison Boulevard
McLean, VA 22101 – Map
Email: contact@scmafc.org
SCMAFC is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. EIN: 46-0997432.
An affiliate of Aging Forward
