Congratulations Beneficiaries for 2025-2026
Thank you to all who voted for our beneficiaries. We approved the selection committee recommendations.
We look forward to supporting our beneficiaries this year as well as providing in-kind support to all our other worthy nominees. Kudos to Jamie Teufel for spearheading this effort and thanks to the Beneficiary Nominating Committee as well.
McLean-Falls Church Children's Center
The McLean–Falls Church Children’s Center provides high-quality early childhood education and childcare for families in the local community. With a focus on nurturing learning environments, experienced educators, and age-appropriate programming, the center helps young children build strong academic and social foundations. Their work supports both child development and working families.
Hope for Grieving Families
Hope for Grieving Families provides compassionate support for children, teens, and families navigating the loss of a loved one. Through peer support groups, counseling resources, and community programs, the organization creates a safe space where families can share their experiences and find healing. Their work ensures no child or parent has to face grief alone.
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome homeless dogs and cats. Through foster networks, adoption events, and community outreach, the organization has saved thousands of animals and connected them with loving families. Their mission is rooted in compassion, responsible pet ownership, and second chances.
Safe Community Coalition
The Safe Community Coalition works to promote the health and well-being of youth and families by preventing substance misuse and supporting positive decision-making. Through education, community partnerships, and outreach programs, the coalition equips parents, schools, and young people with tools to build safer, healthier communities. Their collaborative approach strengthens resilience and awareness across the region.
Second Story
Second Story supports children, youth, and families facing homelessness, abuse, and poverty across Northern Virginia. Through emergency shelters, counseling, mentoring, and youth development programs, the organization helps young people build safe, stable, and hopeful futures. Second Story’s programs empower vulnerable youth to overcome challenges and thrive.
New Dominion Women's Club bestows grants on Beneficiaries
During our September 2025 meeting, NDWC provided grants to 4 community organizations that are doing terrific work right here in our neighborhoods. We are proud to support Homestretch, Safe Community Coalition, the Falls Church-McLean Children's Center, and Second Story.
This photo shows NDWC co-presidents Katie Hanusik and Debbie Witchey with representatives of these important groups.
This photo shows NDWC co-presidents Katie Hanusik and Debbie Witchey with representatives of these important groups.
Congratulations NDWC 2024-2025 Beneficiaries
Thank you to all who voted for our beneficiaries. We had 29 votes which approved the selection committee recommendations:
Falls Church-McLean Children's Center, Homestretch, Safe Community Coalition; and Second Story.
We look forward to supporting our beneficiaries this year as well as providing in-kind support to all our other worthy nominees. Kudos to Debbie Witchey for spearheading this effort and thanks to Kim Marinus, Dorothy Schilder, and Melissa Snyder for participating in the Beneficiary Nominating Committee as well.
Thank you to all who voted for our beneficiaries. We had 29 votes which approved the selection committee recommendations:
Falls Church-McLean Children's Center, Homestretch, Safe Community Coalition; and Second Story.
We look forward to supporting our beneficiaries this year as well as providing in-kind support to all our other worthy nominees. Kudos to Debbie Witchey for spearheading this effort and thanks to Kim Marinus, Dorothy Schilder, and Melissa Snyder for participating in the Beneficiary Nominating Committee as well.
New Dominion Women's Club bestows grants on safety-net groups
Beneficiaries received checks at first meeting of the club year
The New Dominion Women's Club recently presented local organizations, including the English Empowerment Center, with donations to support their missions.
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Other beneficiaries this year are: L to R:
Safe Community Coalition – provides programs and resources to reduce stress, foster mental wellness and empower youth to thrive and make responsible choices about their health and safety.
Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center – provides a comprehensive, high quality early childhood program designed to give all young children, regardless of their family’s economic resources, a strong foundation on which to build the rest of their lives.
Homestretch – a non-profit organization designed to address the root causes of homelessness for each family and reverse it.
Safe Community Coalition – provides programs and resources to reduce stress, foster mental wellness and empower youth to thrive and make responsible choices about their health and safety.
Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center – provides a comprehensive, high quality early childhood program designed to give all young children, regardless of their family’s economic resources, a strong foundation on which to build the rest of their lives.
Homestretch – a non-profit organization designed to address the root causes of homelessness for each family and reverse it.
2023-2024 Beneficiaries
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To nominate an organization for 2024-25, simply send Debbie Witchey an email with a contact name and email for the organization you are nominating. Debbie will take care of reaching out to them to complete the application (a new, and hopefully easier, process this year!).
Nominations must be submitted no later than September 30, 2024.
2022-2023 Beneficiaries
Last September's kick-off meeting included the presentation of checks to the 2022-23 beneficiaries. From left to right: Nicki Watts, SHARE, Kitty Gonzalez, Safe Community Coalition, Jane Bohlin, NDWC President, Barfonce Baldwin, Executive Director Homestretch andHallye Smith, Director Falls Church McLean Children's Center.
Falls Church McLean Children’s Center
FCMLCC provides a comprehensive, high-quality early childhood program designed to give all young children, regardless of their family’s economic resources, a strong foundation on which to build the rest of their lives.
"We are thrilled to be one of the four organizations to receive funds through your fundraising efforts this year!"
-Director FCMLCC
Homestretch
For more than 30 years Homestretch has helped homeless families in Virginia become self-sufficient by giving them the skills, knowledge, and the hope they need to become productive participants in the community.
"This is wonderful news! We are grateful for the support."
-Grants & Communications Manager
Safe Community Coalition
The Safe Community Coalition is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to helping the students in McLean make smart choices as well as manage stress and anxiety. SCC also strives to help parents gain the knowledge necessary to raise their children in today’s world.
"Happy New Year! This is fabulous news. We so appreciate it."
-SCC President
SHARE of McLean
Share provides assistance to neighbors within the zip codes of 22101, 22102, 22066, and the Pimmit Hills section of 22043 with food, clothing, linens, furniture and emergency funding.
"We so much appreciate the longstanding support the New Dominion Women’s Club and its members provide to Share. We are deeply honored by the affirmation local organizations provide for our work. Thank you so much."
-Board Member, Share of McLean
Falls Church McLean Children’s Center
FCMLCC provides a comprehensive, high-quality early childhood program designed to give all young children, regardless of their family’s economic resources, a strong foundation on which to build the rest of their lives.
"We are thrilled to be one of the four organizations to receive funds through your fundraising efforts this year!"
-Director FCMLCC
Homestretch
For more than 30 years Homestretch has helped homeless families in Virginia become self-sufficient by giving them the skills, knowledge, and the hope they need to become productive participants in the community.
"This is wonderful news! We are grateful for the support."
-Grants & Communications Manager
Safe Community Coalition
The Safe Community Coalition is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to helping the students in McLean make smart choices as well as manage stress and anxiety. SCC also strives to help parents gain the knowledge necessary to raise their children in today’s world.
"Happy New Year! This is fabulous news. We so appreciate it."
-SCC President
SHARE of McLean
Share provides assistance to neighbors within the zip codes of 22101, 22102, 22066, and the Pimmit Hills section of 22043 with food, clothing, linens, furniture and emergency funding.
"We so much appreciate the longstanding support the New Dominion Women’s Club and its members provide to Share. We are deeply honored by the affirmation local organizations provide for our work. Thank you so much."
-Board Member, Share of McLean