WINNER

Didlake Inc.

8641 BREEDEN AVE., MANASSAS, 20110 didlake.org

Top local executive: Donna Hollis, CEO

Founded: 1965

Employees: 1,400

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Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William

9073 CENTER ST., MANASSAS, 20110 alliancegpw.org

Top local executive: Peggy Kimmey, interim executive director

Founded: 2019

Employees: 4

Description: Didlake is a nonprofit rehabilitation services provider based in Manassas. Initially established as a school for children with disabilities in Manassas, Didlake now serves more than 2,000 people with disabilities annually in the Baltimore-Washington and Greater Hampton Roads areas.

2022 accomplishments or challenges: We made significant progress in the construction of our new headquarters building, which will allow us to consolidate our Northern Virginia team members and give us more capacity to serve people with disabilities in Prince William County and surrounding areas. We continued to expand opportunities for people with disabilities through our programs and services, including our new Business Advisory Council and a new internship program in partnership with George Mason University’s Mason LIFE Program.

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2022 accomplishments or challenges: Our biggest accomplishment of 2022 was partnering with Prince William to administer the funds the country received from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Starting in April, we distributed those funds to 32 local nonprofits, and through them the underserved in our community received 15,732 bags of food and 2,715,295 meals. Over 16,700 households received mental health care, childcare, utility aid and emergency housing. Benefits navigation and employment education services were provided to 119,081 individuals. We look forward to finding new ways to serve those who serve our community.

Description: The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William is a 501(c)3 nonprofit association of traditional and non-traditional human services providers that aid the residents of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.

Legacy Impact

9213 CENTER ST. MANASSAS, 20110 thelegacyimpact.org

Top local executive: Felicity DiPette, executive director

Founded: 2021

Employees: 1

Description: Legacy Impact is a nonprofit that exists to end generational poverty cycles through considering the areas of health, education, housing and employment. We are driven to go beyond crisis response and create an environment where families transform their narratives from poverty to possibility.

2022 accomplishments or challenges: One of Legacy Impact’s biggest accomplishments in 2022 was starting a Women Empowerment Workshop for underprivileged women in the Manassas community. These workshops brought in the pillar of health, specifically mental health for women. They discussed the idea of worth and value and unique ways that women can invest in themselves so that they can better invest in their family and community. Legacy Impact’s Women Empowerment Workshops were the first time something like that had ever been done in the neighborhood.

Life First / First Care Women’s Health

New Creatures-in-Christ Ministries Inc.

4213 DALE BLVD., WOODBRIDGE, 22193 helpingothersthrivepwc.net

Top local executive: Madlin Edmonds, CEO

Founded: 2009

Employees: 4

Description: New Creatures-in-Christ Ministries Inc. is a faith-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit, an integral partner of the greater Prince William area continuum of care serving the homeless, marginalized and underserved with emergency and supportive services. 2022 accomplishments or challenges: The biggest challenge New Creatures overcame in 2022 was sustaining operations and offering critical services despite economic challenges. We have continued to make a positive impact on the lives of those living on the treelines, providing emergency assistance, housing, food, abating evictions and homelessness among the underserved and marginalized. We have been able to affect and participate in steadily chipping away at the plight of homelessness alongside other community stakeholders and keeping families facing tough times from becoming unsheltered.

Northern Virginia Food Rescue

10535 BATTLEVIEW PKWY nova-fr.org

(See write-up, Excellence in Small Business category)

Northern Virginia Veterans Association

P.O. BOX 10253, MANASSAS, 20108 novavets.org

Top local executive: Angela McConnell, CEO/president

Founded: 2015

Employees: 6

Description: The Northern Virginia Veterans Association’s mission is to help our local most vulnerable veterans who are not able to help themselves. Help us help them. 2022 accomplishments or challenges: NOVA Vets identified a gap in need around transportation years ago that prompted a needs assessment. We assessed over 60 local mobility programs that we used or wanted to use. The elderly and underserved have barriers that include hearing, vision, memory and mobility and they require direct care coordination to find, apply for and receive services like transportation. In 2022 we completed a transportation proof of concept, which was a huge success. From September 2021 through December 2022, over 1,600 were given rides. We are both grateful and humbled for this opportunity to serve those who served.

Prince William Cardinals

15129 HUMBOLT BAY COURT, GAINESVILLE, 20155 pwcardinals.com

Top local executive: Adam Lesson

Founded: 2019

Employees: 0

Description: Our mission is to provide the best sporting environment that encourages growth of participants on and off the field, as we continue to learn the game of baseball. We will work to develop respect for self, respect for others and respect for the game.

2022 accomplishments or challenges: Our biggest accomplishments in 2022 include giving back to the local community and encouraging good sportsmanship and respect for our players.

The Oasis Alliance

4196 MERCHANTS PLAZA, #536, WOODBRIDGE, 22192 theoasisalliance.org

Top local executive: Danielle Woodhouse

Johnson, founder and executive director

Founded: 2018

Employees: All-volunteer

Description: The Oasis Alliance brightens the lives of trauma survivors by co-curating beautiful personalized interior spaces that promote mental wellbeing.

2022 accomplishments or challenges: Completing the design of a food hub that serves thousands of families, bringing together artists and volunteers from across the region to make the act of shopping a food pantry a dignified, hope-inspiring experience.

Virginia Soccer Association

4583 JAMES MADISON HIGHWAY, HAYMARKET, 20169 vsaonline.org

Top local executive: Matt Lacey, executive director

Founded: 1977

Employees: 37

Description: Virginia Soccer Association (VSA) is a Prince William County-based soccer club that is committed to providing players of all levels and backgrounds the opportunity to play soccer.

2022 accomplishments or challenges: In 2022, VSA excelled on and off the field. Our teams represented Prince William County at a national and regional level:

• US Club National Champions '08 Girls

• US Club State Cup Winners '08 Girls, '07 Girls, '11 Boys

• ECNL RL Champions '07 Girls

• ECNL RL Finalists '08 Girls and '06 Boys

Our programs experienced growth with a 10% increase in total players. We were featured on NBC4 in conjunction with FH Furr about our joint efforts of community involvement. VSA is also a supporter of TopSoccer, which provides an inclusive environment for children with learning or physical disabilities.

Volunteer Prince William

9246 CENTER ST., MANASSAS, 20110 volunteerprincewilliam.org

Top local executive: Bridget Mullins, Executive Director

Founded: 1981

Employees: 4

Description: Our mission is to build a stronger community by connecting volunteers with opportunities to serve.

2022 accomplishments or challenges: Our organization increased its visibility in the greater Prince William community by appearing at events such as Prince William County Fair, Prince William County Police Community Fair, chamber events such as MegaNetworking and the Manassas Christmas Parade. We also increased our visibility on social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In July, we were awarded a $50,000 grant from the Potomac Health Foundation to increase services for our Veterans Enhanced Transportation Service (VETS), which provides local veterans/spouses with rides to medical appointments and retail shopping trips.