The
economic
impact
of
Covid
has
left
members
of
the
community
without
many
of
the
necessities
needed
to
care
for
and
feed
their
families.
Vineeth
Lagouit,
assistant
principal
at
Featherstone
Elementary
School,
requested
Unity
Church's
assistance
to
help
families
in
the
school
community
in
need
of
groceries.
The
Unity
Church
congregation
rallied
together
and
donated
food
to
all
those
families."We noticed there was a greater need in the community, so we sought out county resources and partnered with the Prince William County Emergency Food Assistance Program." shared Danny Griffin, outreach director for Unity Church. This program has enabled Unity Church to be one of the county's food hubs, distributing nonperishable and perishable food each month.
"They have been such a gift during this pandemic, and I know many community members go there to support the needs of the family," said Lagouit about Unity Church.
Unity Church's efforts have continued throughout the pandemic with monthly distribution to the community. The announcements are listed on the Prince William County webpage, Featherstone Elementary Facebook page, other local schools and community websites, and the church's webpage. The church provides donations to support an average of 250 families each month.
"Unity Church considers itself part of the community, and we endeavor to be a place of refuge. Ultimately, we will do our best to help and impact the community," shared Griffin.