Stafford Junction

Where Lives Connect

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Welcome to the Stafford Junction ministry website. 

   Stafford Junction, Inc. is a growing partnership of Olde Forge residents/homeowners, local churches, service agencies, businesses, and individuals. The mission is to transform lives through faith and action.
    Our motto is "It's About Love." Partners share the love of God by meeting physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs. We work together to connect lives, build relationships, and foster understanding across socio-economic and cultural barriers. 
 

Serving the Olde Forge Community located in south Stafford, Virginia since 2003.


Would you like to work for Stafford Junction?  Click here to see job openings.

 

Interested in working with us to transform lives this summer?  Click here to summer volunteer possibilities.

 

See our latest newsletter.
 
Ways to give:
  
Give to Stafford Junction through Potomac Combined Federal Campaign         Agency Code:  27094 
 
 
Give to Stafford Junction through United Way's Local Government Campaign           Agency Code:   7025
 
 
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Do you want to make a difference in a child's life?  We have 32 elementary students and 10 middle school students in Brain Builders and 22 children/16 Adults in our HUGS (Helping Us Grow Strong) program.  We need more adults to assist children with learning activities and homework.  Go to the Volunteer page for more information!
 
 
 


Transforming Lives

1.    Developing and operating programs to nurture Olde Forge youth and children

 

 

2.    Hosting activities to build community

 

 

3.    Linking Olde Forge Residents to existing services

 

 

4.    Serving as a training ground in community service

 

Making a Difference
 
"Olde Forge Junction is directly responsible for the many positive changes for the residents of the Olde Forge neighborhood... Residents have sustained a better quality of life, which is a winning situation for everyone involved."
 
-Charles E. Jett, Sheriff of Stafford County
 
"Olde Forge Junction has been selected to receive one of the 2007 "Excellence in Prevention" awards for its outstanding service to youth and families in Planning District 16. This award recognizes your vision for the future, your dedication to our community, and your commitment to action to ensure a bright future for all our residents."
 
-Mike MacNamara, Prevention Planning Partnership Chairperson
 
"Olde Forge Junction has helped open many eyes to see that great things can happen if we just take the time to care and love others."
 
Cessie Howell, Volunteer