OAR has been nominated for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Business Awards! This is an annual event and will take place on October 21st this year. The following link has more information about the event and the other nominees: http://bit.ly/1UiYVC5
OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, VA
Individual and Family Services
Arlington, VA 280 followers
About us
Founded in 1974, OAR is a community-based nonprofit organization working with men and women returning to the community from incarceration and offering alternative sentencing options through community service to youth and adults. In Fiscal Year 2017, OAR served 2,035 individuals. This includes 695 individuals who were served pre-release and post-release while they are incarcerated in local detention centers, with services such as case management and life skills courses or after incarceration, with services such as case management, employment advising, emergency services, and intensive reentry coaching. For post-release services, we work with individuals who are returning to live in Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. Additionally, OAR oversaw 1,403 individuals in the Community Service Program for court-mandated individuals needing to complete community service hours through the Arlington County and City of Falls Church courts. In 2015, OAR was honored as Nonprofit of the Year by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce at the Best Business Awards. In 2016, OAR was honored with the Nonprofit Award by the Leadership Center for Excellence. Additionally, OAR is featured in the Catalogue for Philanthropy for the 2012-2013 and 2016-2017 editions as "One of the Best" nonprofits in the DC metro area.
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http://www.oaronline.org
External link for OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, VA
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Case Management, Restorative Justice, Community Service, Re-entry, Jail Based Programs, Nonprofit, Fundraising, Employment Coaching, Community Development, and Community Outreach
Locations
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Primary
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1400 N. Uhle St.
Suite 704
Arlington, VA 22201, US
Employees at OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, VA
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David Butenas
Reentry Professional, 5 Years Experience, Served in Multiple Roles at Leading Reentry Non-Profit
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Elizabeth Jones Valderrama
Executive Director at OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church
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Stephannie Ku
Director of Events and Communications at OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church, VA
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Beata Krembuszewski
Doctoral Candidate
Updates
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🌟 Thank you, everyone, for your incredible support of DOMORE24 and OAR! 🌟 Your generosity and dedication spread love, liberation, and radical joy throughout our community. Because of you, we can unite families, uplift individuals, and work toward a future of empowerment and equality. Together, we're making a real difference! 💙 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #SpreadLove #Liberation #RadicalJoy #Family #OAR
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There is still time to support OAR for #DoMore24 today! We are joining United Way NCA in spreading love and joy to individuals and families we are on the journey with with the goal of making our communities a better place for all to live and thrive. Help us reach our goal of $6,000 in support of OAR's direct services fund, which provides critical programs and services for individuals currently experiencing incarceration and who have been recently released alongside their families. To make your DoMore24 gift to OAR visit us at https://buff.ly/3HWQ0Cg.
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#DoMore for your community with OAR today for #DoMore24! We are partnering with United Way NCA today for this very special giving day that supports nonprofits like OAR with the mission of spreading positivity to all. Your DoMore24 gifts this year will support OAR participants and their families we are on the journey with who are impacted by incarceration. We need your help to ensure that we can provide critical services and resources needed for a safe and thriving reentry. Donate online now https://buff.ly/3HWQ0Cg.
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Celebrate 12 years of DoMore24 with OAR today! You can support OAR for #DoMore24 today, powered by United Way NCA to uplift nonprofits like OAR with the mission to make the DMV region a better place for all to live and thrive. This year OAR's goal is to raise $6,000 for DoMore24 in support of our direct services fund in support of OAR participants and their families through the reentry journey. Your DoMore24 gifts will help us provide critical services and resources such as assistance for housing, food, transportation, clothing, technology, employment services, connections to mental health resources and treatment, and so much more. We wouldn't be able to do this without the community's support! You can give online at https://buff.ly/3HWQ0Cg.
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🌟 Did you know we're actively engaged in advocacy work as part of OAR's "Upstream" efforts in social justice and liberation? 💪 At OAR, we're committed to challenging systemic racism and breaking down barriers for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. Through our Action Network, participants and those with shared experiences drive the conversation and generate ideas for change. We collaborate with a lobbyist to track bills, conduct research, and advocate for impactful legislation. Together, we're working towards a more just and equitable future! #SocialJustice #Advocacy #Liberation #OARActionNetwork
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🌟 Embracing the wisdom of Yuri Kochiyama as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month! 🌟 "Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another." Let's honor the diverse voices, cultures, and contributions of the AAPI community and recognize the interconnectedness that binds us all. 💖 #AAPIHeritageMonth #Unity #Community #Interconnectedness #YuriKochiyama
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🌟 Help support OAR's Emergency Services! 🌟 Our Amazon Wishlist for Reentry Emergency Needs is constantly updated with high-demand items essential for those in need. Simply visit our wishlist at https://buff.ly/3igPu9r and send your donations directly to our office at 1400 N. Uhle St, Suite 704, Arlington, VA 22201. P Please remember to only donate new, unused items. Your generosity makes a difference! 🎁 #SupportOAR #EmergencyServices #CommunitySupport
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Our Annual Virtual Liberation Celebration is one of our favorite events of the year! One of the great things about it being virtual now is that our friends and supporters can join from anywhere in the world! Also, those who weren't able to attend live can watch the replay! You can now view it live on our website if you missed it. Link in bi0!
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🌟 Celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American Heritage Month! 🌟 Throughout May, we honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American communities. OAR embraces diversity, cultivates understanding, and stands in solidarity with our AAPI and Desi brothers and sisters. Help us celebrate the rich tapestry of heritage that enriches our world! 🎉🌏 #APIDAHM #Diversity #Inclusion #Unity
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