ECNV Donates COVID-19 Tests to BPSOS at Eden Center
ECNV partnered with BPSOS for a vaccination clinic at the Eden Center on April 21, 2023.
An Asian woman on the left and an Asian man on the right. Staff from BPSOS receiving a box of COVID-19 home test kits to be distributed to the community at the event
Culmore Resource Center
On April 13, 2023, ECNV staff participated in the health and resource fair held at the Culmore Resource Center organized by Second Story, distributing COVID-19 home tests.
Rosalia Fajardo and Margarita Baquero
FCPS Flash Forward Postsecondary Options Fair
Rosalia Fajardo, Director of Multicultural Families and Pansy Walker, Outreach and Expansion, represented ECNV, Inc. at the Fairfax County Public Schools Flash Forward post-secondary options event at Woodson High School in Fairfax.
ECNV at Arlington Central Library
On April 10, 2023, ENDependence Center of Northern VA staff (Pansy Walker, Ruchika Lalwani and Rosalia Fajardo pictured with families) spent time at the Arlington Central Library to bring awareness to the programs and services being offered by ECNV to the disability community and families.
ECNV and the Korean and Hispanic Community
April 8, 2023, Rosalia Fajardo, Director of Multicultural Families, participated in the community fair of health and resources organized by the Korean Community of the Presbyterian Church and Legal Aid Justice center for the Korean and Hispanic Community.
Rosalia Fajardo giving a woman wearing a pink sweater and hoodie COVID-19 test kits.
Eaton Square Apartments in Alexandria
On April 7, 2023 Rosalia Fajardo provided emergency rental assistance to Latina mothers with chronic disease conditions, and children with disabilities in the Eaton Square apartments.
Rosalia with two Hispanic women from Eaton Apartments.
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.