Make a Difference Day is about doing something good in your own community. We’d like to suggest a difference that keeps going long after Oct. 24 (and doesn’t cost a dime): becoming a volunteer driver.
“It’s Just Like Being With a Friend”: How SCNOVA’s Free Rides Turn Everyday Trips into Lasting Friendships
One free ride to a doctor’s appointment turned into a weekly gym date and a lasting friendship. See how SCNOVA volunteer drivers change lives in NOVA.
A friendship “stitched” together through SCNOVA’s Friendly Visitor Program
Dorothy is 101. Wanda has visited her weekly for five years. Their quilting friendship shows how the Friendly Visitor program in Northern Virginia connects people.
Connection Goes Both Ways: Inside SCNOVA’s Friendly Caller Program
SCNOVA’s Friendly Caller program pairs Northern Virginia neighbors for weekly phone calls — real connection that works even without a car.
More Than a Bucket List: SCNOVA Volunteers Find Successful Transitions for Retirement
Big life transitions, like retirement, can raise a new question about purpose. For many, the question isn’t just “What do I do with my time now?” It’s “Who do I do it with?”
Aging in Place & Independence: How SCNOVA Helps Seniors
SCNOVA helps older adults in Northern Virginia age in place with free rides, home help, and social connection. Read the research.
One Ride Leads to Another: Barbara’s Story
SCNOVA Volunteer Barbara was waiting for a participant at a medical appointment when she struck up a conversation with a woman named Shelby, who was waiting for a cab.
A SCNOVA Volunteer Driver’s Story: Every Ride, Every Connection, Matters
For Wolf and the SCNOVA participants he serves, every mile is a connection, and every ride is a reminder of what community looks like in action.