We are excited to invite you to Yappy Hour, Britepaths' fall fundraiser to support our
Food Security Program! Join us for an evening of great company, craft brews, and food
as we celebrate the expansion of our Food Program to include pet food for families in need. Too many families must make heartbreaking choices between caring for themselves and their pets. Together, we can fill this critical gap and help families stay whole.

 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital support for

families facing food insecurity. However, proposed federal changes could significantly reduce its reach. Urban Institute analyses show that expanding work requirements

to adults up to age 64, parents of teenagers, and veterans, along with restrictions on immigrant eligibility and new requirements for states to help cover food benefit costs,

would result in significant losses of assistance. Their modeling projects that more

than 22 million families nationwide would see reduced SNAP benefits, with over 5 million families losing at least $25 a month in food support. Of those, 3.3 million families include children. Britepaths knows that access to food is the foundation for household stability.

As national policies shift toward limiting benefits, community-based support becomes increasingly essential and urgent. With your partnership, we will continue to fill the gap

for families in Northern Virginia, ensuring they have the nutrition they need to move

towards brighter and stronger futures.

Britepaths is once again proud to partner with Fairfax County's Stuff the Bus Food Drive, a vital community effort to stock local food pantries and ensure that families facing hunger in our community have the support they need.

 

Financial Empowerment is at the heart of what we do. Through coaching, workshops, and personalized guidance, we help individuals and families gain control over their money, build stronger credit, and plan for a more stable future. When members of our community learn how to budget, reduce debt, and set long-term goals, the results go far beyond dollars and cents. Families experience less stress, greater confidence, and the ability to focus on building stronger futures with dignity and hope. Every gift and partnership allows us to continue providing the financial tools and support that transform lives in our community.