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Why donate to OAR?

Supporting our mission means playing a positive part in restoring former offenders to full participation in their community. We help them become contributing members of society once more. We help stay out of jail. We help their families avoid crisis. Through our diversion program we keep people from becoming incarcerated in the first place.

Recidivism is costly and a waste of human potential. That’s why we work every day to rebuild lives and break the cycle of crime with Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources.

Our Background: OAR of Fairfax County History

Our qualifications:

•  A 38-year history of providing pre-release and post-incarceration services for a safer community
•  An approved charity of the United Way of the National Capital Area Selected by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as “One of the Best” small charities in the region for “distinction, merit, cost effectiveness, and accomplishment”
•  An approved Virginia Neighborhood Assistance Program organization
• More than 100 active community volunteers are involved in our work each year
• OAR is supported by individual donors, faith communities, local businesses, foundations, and government agencies For details see our most recent annual report; Click here.

Virginia Tax Credits for Donating to OAR:  As an OAR donor you may be eligible for Virginia State Income Tax Credits.
For more click here: Neighborhood Assistance Program

How Your Contributions Help Those in Need
Donations, no matter the amount, count so much. How does your gift help OAR’s families and individuals?

• $1 buys deodorant, soap or shampoo for someone just released from jail
• $5 will help buy school supplies for children
• $10 can be used to replace identification so clients can find work or obtain training
• $20 provides transportation to  job interviews and medical appointments
• $25 can buy food for a family in need
• $50 buys uniforms, hard hats or boots for newly employed clients
• $100 will help purchase tradesmen tools for carpentry, masonry, or welding
• $200 can be used to supplement a rent payment to prevent eviction or pay utilities for a family

 Accountability: Our IRS non-profit verification letter, financial statement, and IRS 990 filing are available on our web site. Click here for details.

Recent Foundation Support

Community Foundation for the National Capitol Region
Apex Foundation
Gannett Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Foundation

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