About FACETS

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FACETS offers a full spectrum of services including basic needs assistance, financial assistance, counseling and outreach, educational enrichment programs, permanent supportive housing, and transitional supportive housing.

In addition, FACETS serves low-income and impoverished families living in three public housing communities in Fairfax County in a unique effort to prevent homelessness in the future. Please click here to read more about FACETS' programs.

Mission

Our mission at FACETS is to build strong families and safe communities by improving the quality of life for impoverished men, women and children through comprehensive programs addressing physical, spiritual and emotional needs.

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Vision

Our vision at FACETS is to be the trusted, primary catalyst for bringing together those who have a need with those who can help meet the need to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in Fairfax, Virginia.

Guiding Values

  • Dignity of our clients — FACETS values the dignity of our clients, accepts people wherever they are – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Whenever possible, FACETS works one-on-one with clients. Consistent with our Christian roots, FACETS makes a heart connection, listens and guides but does not judge.
  • Commitment to our staff, volunteers, partners and donors — FACETS values our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners and donors as our most important assets. They provide, manage and leverage all of our resources.
  • Integrity and professionalism of our operations — FACETS values excellence of management and professionalism of service delivery and is a superior steward of the resources of the community.

History of FACETS

FACETS was founded in 1988 to respond to the diverse and multiple needs of homeless and low-income people living in Fairfax, Virginia. It began as an outreach project by its founder, Linda D. Wimpey, and three Episcopalian churches. Today, more than 95 local faith communities, as well as numerous businesses, schools and organizations actively serve as FACETS' Partners.

Initially, FACETS' work consisted of delivering hot meals to homeless families three nights a week and personal outreach by Ms. Wimpey. In the past year, nightly meals and Sunday morning breakfasts were served by a core group of 35 faith partners and 1000 volunteers who cooked and delivered more than 42,000 meals to men, women, children who are homeless in Fairfax.

With the help of an additional 400 volunteers, FACETS also provides social work services, housing, and supportive programs for individuals and families that are homeless or living in four government-subsidized housing sites in Fairfax County. More details about our programs are on the FACETS Programs page.

FACETS' history has been one of growth in the number of people served and in quality services. The organization is led by a 15 member Board of Directors who are responsible for strategic planning.

To contact our staff, please visit the Contact Us page.