New Year’s Newsletter
Happy New Year! I hope your holiday season has been filled with good cheer, and that you're just as excited as I am to head into 2024.
Community Events and More
Affordable housing waitlist applications for select locations will go live at 8 AM on Monday, January 8. For more information, visit this website.
Herndon Parks and Recreation’s winter schedule for classes and events has been released! Whether you’re looking to pick up a new hobby or stay fit, they’ve got programs for everyone.
INOVA blood donors are sorely needed, especially those with O type blood! Consider scheduling an appointment at 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or visit inovablood.org.
ENDependance Center support programs like their Travel Training Program can teach individuals with disabilities to travel safely and independently using public transportation in the Washington Metropolitan area. Travel Training is 1:1 and highly individualized. Feel free to ask questions by emailing info@ecnv.org, or to schedule your first Travel Training!
Christmas Tree Collection in the Town of Herndon will take place Jan 3 - 5 and Jan 10 - 12 on your trash day only.
NOVA Community College has recently developed their Interactive Labor Market and Career Dashboards to help guide students’ and university efforts to align skills-based education with the demands of the regional job market; check it out to learn more about different job sectors and their predicted growth and employment rates.
Election officers are needed for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary! Those who speak Korean or Vietnamese and English are especially encouraged to apply. Help your community and get to know your neighbors while also earning $250 as a thank you!
Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) of Fairfax County’s next public comment meeting will be January 10 at 7:15 p.m.! Share your thoughts on the environmental issues that matter to you by emailing a written testimony or a link to a max three minute video to EQAC@fairfaxcounty.gov by 5 p.m. on January 5 with your full name, address and phone number. Or, you can sign up to speak at the public meeting in Conference Room 4/5 of the Fairfax County Government Center. Please email EQAC@fairfaxcounty.gov by 5 p.m. on January 5 to speak and for more information.
For FCPS Families
Snow days will no longer be online this winter for FCPS Students! ❄️
Therapy for FCPS students can be completely free through Hazel Health. As school stress resumes in the new year and the cold weather keeps everyone inside, mental health can suffer. Parents/caregivers can refer their children for weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the Teletherapy webpage for information on how to opt in.
What I’ve Been Up To
While I was traveling to Korea, I had the opportunity to visit the Mason Korea campus and meet with Dean Matz, administrative staff, and students. The Mason Korea campus is a wonderful extension of the Fairfax-based George Mason University.
Recently, I was elected Chair of the Virginia Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus. I am honored to have the trust of my colleagues, and look forward to building on the work first started by former Delegate Mark Keam and Delegate Kathy Tran. We had a wonderful fundraiser the other week with New York Times best-selling author, Angie Kim, discussing the importance of diverse narratives and voices, both in arts and politics.
I finally got to visit the brand new General Assembly building and see our new office. Our team has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming session and we are eager to return to Richmond this month.
As 2023 comes to a close, I wish that the new year will bring you peace, good health, and joy.
Thank you for the honor of representing and serving you.
Resources
Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Elections Information
Mental Health Resources
County Family Resources
