Impact on our Community

In 2008, FACETS made a difference to more than 3,000 lives through its programs and services. 

FACETS Facts and Numbers in FY08:

• FACETS is the only nonprofit in Fairfax County to provide services to families awaiting placement into one of the four family shelters in the county.
• FACETS’ volunteers prepared and delivered 35,121 nutritious meals in FY08 to an average of 93 people each night.
• 16 individuals were moved into the Home Connections Permanent Supportive Housing program.
• 24 people participated in the Home Connections Transitional Supportive Housing program.
• 3,036 individuals from 1,107 households received services from FACETS’ Client Resource Center, Outreach to the Motels, and the Community of Faith food pantry.
• Adults in 95 households, representing 297 clients took 3 or more steps toward self-sufficiency OR achieved affordable, stable housing.
• Adults in 165 households, representing 514 clients took at least one step toward self-sufficiency.
• More than 400 individuals were given shelter and meals at 11 faith community venues and a permanent site in Seven Corners during the Hypothermia Prevention Response Program, which ensures that everyone has a warm place to sleep throughout the winter, as well as nourishing meals, and the fellowship of friends. In its fourth year, the program involved 33 faith partners, more than 1,200 volunteers, and a partnership with Fairfax County and Volunteers of America, Chesapeake, which staffed the Seven Corners site. FACETS’ volunteers provided nutritious meals throughout the program for guests staying at the permanent site, as well as those staying at faith community venues.
• 12 households (23 individuals) began vocational training- with four households completing a program.
• 8 households (25 individuals) began process of obtaining GED; and, 3 households (10 individuals) attended ESL classes. Several households completed resumes with the help of the SAIC Success Academy! at FACETS.
• 69 households (228 individuals) secured a new job or position, or maintained employment.
• 49 households (152 individuals) achieved affordable, stable housing or maintained housing with help from FACETS case managers.
• 264 households (830 individuals) engaged in case management services through Motel and Outreach family shelter waitlist programs, single adult services, supportive housing, and former client follow up.
• FACETS gave out backpacks and school supplies to 293 youth.
• 37 youth were able to attend summer camp.