Alexandria City Women’s Health Fair
Margarita Baquero attended Alexandria City Women’s Health Fair on Saturday, March 25.
Margarita giving out informational fliers to two Hispanic women.
Rosalia Fajardo at the White House
A group of Latin women and U.S. Treasury Chief Lynn Malerba (green jacket) and U.S. Mint director Ventris Gibson (Blue Jacket ) at the American Women quarters event, in which they spoke about what representation means for Americans with disabilities.
Alexandria Assistance
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, ECNV continued to help Alexandria residents with disabilities by supporting them with rental assistance and access to resources.
Director of Multicultural Families Rosalia Fajardo, pictured with a boy who has muscular dystrophy.
Maya Flores on WJLA7 to Discuss STAR Paratransit
Former ECNV Board President and former ECNV Board Member, Marion “Maya” Flores appeared on WJLA on March 13, 2023 to discuss STAR, Arlington’s paratransit service.
Advocate Maya Flores appearing on WJLA
ACT for Alexandria
Cherie Takemoto (third from left) participated in an ACT for Alexandria focus group on March 9, 2023 with other Alexandria emergency assistance grantees…
Annandale Community Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Rosalia Fajardo attended the Annandale Community Center ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 4, 2023…
Other February Activities
Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee Summer Resource Fair (February 4, 2023).
We Love Health and Wellness Fair
We were delighted to be able to be a part of the We Love Health and Wellness Fair in Falls Church on February 11, 2023.
We Love Health and Wellness fair attendees.
COVID-19/Flu Vaccine Events
On February 14, 2023, ECNV, in partnership with Giant Pharmacy, provided COVID-19 and Flu vaccines to residents of the Fields of Old Town.
Expansion and Outreach Senior, Pansy Walker with our Giant Pharmacy partner at the Fields of Old Town.
Emergency Assistance in Alexandria
On February 2, 2023, Rosalia Fajardo, Multicultural Families Director was able to provide emergency assistance to Latina mothers of children with disabilities at the Spires Apartment.
Rosalia with three Latina mothers at the Spire Apartments in Alexandria.
Himalaya Free Clinic Vaccination Event
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, Ruchika Lalwani and Andrew Shaw helped vaccinate 20 people at the Chantilly-based Himalaya Free Clinic.
MLK Day of Service
Cherie Takemoto celebrated the Martin Luther King Day (January 16) of Service as an ECNV representative of CARRT: Community Advancing Resilience and Readiness Together – an Arlington County-appointed committee of community leaders who help build resilience and preparedness.
Cherie holding up instructions for preparing the bags
ECNV at One LCPS: United for Wellness Conference
On January 28, 2023 ENCV was invited to be an exhibitor for ONE LCPS: United For Wellness, Mental Health and Wellness Conference hosted by Loudoun County Public Schools, Department of Student Services.
Andrew Shaw, Lea Kundratic and Rosalia Fajardo
Walter Reed Event
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Andrew Shaw presented to a group of approximately 20 attendees at the Walter Reed Senior Day Center about travel training and explained various transportation options such as fixed route, Metro Access and Arlington STAR.
ECNV Returns to the Durga Temple in Fairfax
On December 18, 2022, ENCV hosted a vaccination clinic at the Durga Temple, that serves the Hindu population in the Northern Virginia area with more than 20 people getting the flu and COVID vaccine.
ECNV staff, Ruchika Lalwani, helping a Hindu male wearing traditional clothes
Hybla Valley Community Center
On December 17, 2022 Rosalia Fajardo Multicultural Families Director distributed COVID home tests and information about ECNV and disability.
A Latina woman with a Latino adolescent in a wheelchair, and Rosalia Fajardo
Human Services Agencies Exchange Info and Explore Intersectionality of Poverty + Disability
On December 14, 2022, DARS invited ECNV to Community Academy to exchange resource information and learn more about the intersectionality of poverty and disability.
Turkey Dinner Distribution
On November 20, 2022, ECNV was invited to a turkey distribution event hosted by El Corazón a nonprofit serving the Bolivian community in Northern Virginia.
Rosalia Fajardo distributing COVID-19 test kits, energy saving light bulbs, and goody bags
Durga Temple Outreach
On November 19, 2022, Ruchika Lalwani and Rosalia Fajardo represented ECNV at a meeting of seniors and people with disabilities at the Durga Temple.
Ruchika Lalwani sharing information at a resource table
ECNV Delaplane COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach
Rosalia Fajardo (second from left) assists Independence Empowerment Center of Prince William in their Covid-19 outreach initiative in Delaplane, Virginia