Neeb Family Foundation

Special Hockey Northern Virginia exists for the enrichment of the athlete with a developmental disability. In addition to physical hockey skills, the program emphasizes the development of desirable individual characteristics such as dependability, self-reliance, concentration, willingness to share and personal accountability. The game of hockey is used by Special Hockey Northern Virginia to develop within each player the characteristics that will help the player to be more successful both inside and outside a hockey environment. Male and females of all ages are welcome.

Through the YMCA’s various programs, we nurture children in a playful academic environment, support seniors and families, and partner with various community leaders and organizations to make an impact in the communities we serve.

What Is Oyster Gardening?

Oysters are the Chesapeake Bay’s best natural filters. They also provide essential habitat for fish and other Bay creatures. Unfortunately, though, today’s oyster population is estimated at only two percent of its original level. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Oyster Gardening Program gives people the opportunity to help bring back this vital species by growing oysters alongside their docks. Once grown, the adult oysters are returned to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for planting on sanctuary reefs.

Want to become an oyster gardener? Sign our volunteer registration form. Have questions about CBF’s oyster gardening program? Send an e-mail to MDOysterGardening@cbf.org.

Since 1978 New Hope Housing has been providing a comprehensive, innovative array of services to homeless families and single adults. New Hope Housing is the oldest and largest provider of shelter beds in northern Virginia.