Our Services
NVFS services range from the assisting with the most basic of human needs, to helping families and individuals find paths to stability, to helping children, adults and families realize their full potential.
Celebrating the Stories: We address our local communities' needs with a wide range of programs designed to deal with the current problems of today.
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Unemployed because of lack of reliable and affordable childcare, a woman came with her two young children looking for emergency shelter assistance through NVFS. Feeling overwhelmed, isolated and hopeless, she had trouble moving past her fears to accomplish the next step.
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NVFS youth groups offer more than psycho-education and a supportive network. They offer teens experiences and opportunities that they may not have had otherwise, whether it’s the opportunity to foster friendships or to have an adult male role model whom they can finally count on.
![Cesar, NVFS Youth Initiatives client](https://www.nvfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cesar-web-feature.jpg)
When Cesar was 14 years old, he came to the United States hoping for a brighter future and the opportunity to pursue his dreams. But he immediately came head-to-head with various obstacles, such as a language barrier, adjusting to a new climate and becoming acquainted with a new community.
![Ony Rafamantanantsoa - Training Futures](https://www.nvfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ony-Rafamantanantsoa.jpg)
Moving from Madagascar to the United States and leaving behind a 15-year career as a lawyer, Ony and her husband’s decision to give their daughters better opportunities in the U.S. came with a price. It took longer than anticipated to begin working in law and Ony was desperate to provide for her family.
![Meridith Davis - Training Futures](https://www.nvfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Meridith-Davis.jpg)
After becoming homeless in another state, Meridith moved to Virginia with her children with no financial assistance. After landing a job at K-Mart, Meridith still needed to supplement her income with food stamps and Medicaid. That’s when she found NVFS’ Training Futures.
![Kamina Ellington - Training Futures](https://www.nvfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Kamina-Ellington.jpg)
Kamina discovered NVFS’ Training Futures while working at Home Depot and raising her newborn daughter and longing to be more financially stable to provide for her growing family. Kamina shared: “Since Training Futures simulated an office environment, they helped me understand what it meant to be on time and manage time effectively.”
![Ilshat - Training Futures](https://www.nvfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ilshat-Kokbore.jpg)
Before Ilshat found Training Futures, he was working two jobs to make ends meet. He was looking for an opportunity to streamline his career while gaining knowledge in business culture in the States, as well as sharpen his English language skills. When he found Training Futures, he immediately immersed himself in learning.
![Hana Tsige - Training Futures](https://www.nvfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Hana-Tsige.jpg)
Hana Tsige moved from Ethiopia to the United States in 2015 in hopes of having a better life and career, but her experience and leadership in the hospitality industry wasn’t enough to equip her with a stable career. It wasn’t until a social worker mentioned Training Futures that Hana had a glimmer of hope in utilizing her skills in the workplace again.
![Fatine - NVFS Training Futures](https://www.nvfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Fatine-Mamouni.jpg)
After leaving her home country of Morocco, where she obtained her Master’s Degree, Fatine found herself working minimum wage jobs in the U.S. because she lacked a U.S. Diploma. NVFS’ Training Futures provided Fatine with job training that helped to kick off her career in the U.S.
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With Escala’s assistance, Octavio completed his business plan for a full-service electrical contracting company and had the guidance he needed to successfully move forward. His salary has increased by 50 percent, and he has been able to successfully send two of his children to college.